I for one enjoy processing my own deer and look forward to making some sausage in the near future. I'm even thinking about building a Smokehouse this year so I can start cold smoking my meats. How about the rest of you guys and gals?
So who processes their own deer?
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Wow that's pretty impressive right there. Most of the time I take my dear to a processor. I have processed a dear before and thats some serious work. Processing your own definitely makes for a more complete and rewarding experience. Kudos to you
I do sometimes, depends on what my schedule looks like. Sometimes I wind up dropping em off at a processor. I do my own hogs, because none of the processors around here will touch em. Not that there's many opportunities for swine around here anyway. I highly recommend Old Plantation sausage seasoning. ...what seasoning do y'all prefer?
It can be a lot of work but like you said very rewarding. I also like to get the kids involved so they can appreciate where there food comes from.
I have never used any ready made seasonings as i try to stay away from artificial nitrates . i will usually make a big batch of Cajun flavored and a batch of maple flavored
and use celery powder as a curing agent
Cool, I've never tried making my own, my culinary skills are not that impressive.
I always process my own deer. Used to grind most of it up, till I got a smoker. Now I just quarter it and toss it on the smoker for 6 to 8 hours.
Easier, faster, and the best tasting venison available.
I am not even sure where my meat grinder is right now.
Easier, faster, and the best tasting venison available.
I am not even sure where my meat grinder is right now.
I do a most of mine, sometimes I'm lazy and drop them off but that's usually only 1-2 a year.
its mandatory here! going to the processor is like getting a girl pregnant and then not raising the kid.
