Posts by Mike Bolton
Wild in the Kitchen: Backstrap and Berries
No hindsight ip unit displayed. Scott Leysouth, better known as “The Sporting Chef, lives in California, but traces his roots back to Grand Bay, Ala. He is the Cooking Editor of Ducks Unlimited Magazine and appears on numerous television shows cooking wild game. This is one of his favorite wild game recipes. I’ve eaten his…
Read MoreWild in the Kitchen: Crockpot Venison Stew
There’s not much better on a cold day than coming home from work to a hearty stew. 2 pounds venison stew meat 1 tablespoon Moore’s Marinade 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 onions, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 bay leaf ½ teaspoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon salt 3 cups chicken broth 7 small red…
Read MoreWild In The Kitchen: Venison Fingers
If you have some picky eaters who won’t eat anything but chicken fingers, they will love these tender venison fingers. This recipe is great with either hindquarter or shoulder meat. 2 lbs. venison hindquarter 2 cups Moore’s Marinade 1 12 oz. bottled beer 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour Montreal Steak Seasoning Peanut oil for…
Read MoreWild In the Kitchen: Mr. Miller’s Venison Roast
Outdoor writer John Phillips and his wife Denise have written: “The Best Wild Game and Seafood Cookbook Ever: 350 Southern Recipes for Deer, Turkey, Fish, Seafood, Small Game and Birds.” A particular favorite of their family is Mr. Miller’s Venison Roast. They say not only is it delicious, but it is also easy to prepare.…
Read MoreWild In the Kitchen: Next Level Venison Stew
If you’re a wild game cook, you’ve probably attempted some form of venison stew before. This recipe takes venison stew to another level. I’ve been making it for about 6 years with nary a complaint. 1 lb. venison shoulder meat 3 cups diced potatoes 1 stick of butter 3 cups diced onions 2 tablespoons minced…
Read MoreWild In The Kitchen: Beer-Battered Freshwater Drum
Don’t laugh. The freshwater drum is a close relative to the saltwater redfish, which is considered a delicacy. I tried this and told everyone it was redfish, and everybody thought it was pretty danged good! 2 lbs. drum filets 2 qts. peanut oil for frying 1/2 cup flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp salt…
Read MoreFisherman Killed By Lightning Strike On Bartletts Ferry
An avid Chambers County, Alabama fisherman was killed on Bartletts Ferry Lake on Friday night, July 21, after being struck by lightning, authorities said. There were four others in the boat at the time of the lightning strike. Two required medical attention for minor injuries, and two others did not. Those who were not injured…
Read MoreWild In The Kitchen: Bream Egg Rolls
Bream Egg Rolls 6 large bream, filleted 6 cups cabbage, shredded 1 carrot, shredded 1 celery stalk, diced 2 tablespoons chopped onion 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder Black pepper to taste Cornstarch 10 egg roll wrappers Vegetable oil for frying Pour vegetable oil into a deep frying pan, and heat to 350…
Read MoreWild In The Kitchen: BBQ Turkey Sliders
BBQ Turkey Sliders This is a great recipe for that turkey leg and wing meat you always end up with and aren’t sure how to utilize. 2 pounds deboned turkey 1/2 cup favorite BBQ sauce 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs 1 large Vidalia onion, sliced 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup water salt and pepper…
Read MoreWild In The Kitchen: Grilled Gobbler Kebabs
Grilled Gobbler Kebabs I stumbled upon this recipe on the Outdoors Alabama website and thought I would give it a try. It was easy and much better than I expected. It was flavorful and juicy. 2-lbs. wild turkey breast 16-ozs. lemon pepper marinade Cajun seasoning 2 Vidalia onions, quartered 1 green bell pepper 1 red…
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