Side dishes to be eaten with venison, geese, ducks, wild pigs, squirrels, rabbits, and more.
Pickled mushrooms are a simple “set it and forget it” fridge condiment. The brine is bright, herby, a little sweet, and built to work with burgers, smoked duck breast, charcuterie, sausages, and pâtés. You can experiment with adding other ingredients to your pickled mushrooms, as I did here in the picture above. I added sweet […]
This venison gravy recipe gives you two options: make a quick broth from scratch using neck, shank, or shoulder meat, or use your already-made Venison Stock (Bone Broth) for a restaurant-style version. Both have great flavor; the main difference is time commitment. If you’re starting fresh, you can make a quick broth right in the
This squirrel gravy recipe is the same one I grew up eating in the foothills of North Carolina. It’s old-fashioned, Southern cooking at its best. Just like my grandma used to make for me and my dad. A whole squirrel, roasted, simmered until tender, then folded back into a smooth brown gravy. Make this recipe
There’s nothing quite like a hot piece of homemade fried cornbread straight from a cast-iron skillet. Around here, we call this old-fashioned fried cornbread “hoe cakes” or “Johnny cakes,”. And after living in the south for over 40 years, I’ve learned that it changes depending on who you ask. Regardless, these humble little patties are
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If you’re looking for a punchy little Southern snack with just the right kick, Cajun Pickled Quail Eggs check all the boxes. These spicy, tangy bites are made with apple cider vinegar, jalapeño peppers, and a bold Cajun spice profile that makes them addictively snackable. The perfect snack to eat alongside of smoked deer summer
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If you’re looking for a crisp, cold side dish that adds bold flavor and vibrant color to the table, this Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad, also known as Oi Muchim, is a go-to recipe. It’s crunchy, spicy, tangy, and incredibly refreshing. Whether you’re pairing it with grilled meats, a bowl of white rice, or setting out a spread
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This homemade Chinese duck sauce recipe is one of the easiest condiments you can throw together. And by throwing together, I mean it literally takes around 5 minutes to make. So why would you want to make homemade duck sauce instead of buying it from the grocery store? The main reason is that the store-bought
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This homemade Southern tartar sauce recipe takes 10 minutes to make and elevates any fried fish! If you’re looking for something to dip in it, try my fried catfish, fried bluegill, or fried speckled trout. Also, check out my collection of shellfish recipes to use this sauce with oysters and shrimp. It’s worth passing on the
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Parker House rolls have been around for decades and have a massive cult-like following. They can be found in diners, steak houses, and fine dining restaurants throughout the United States. Good bread is something that has and will always stand to the test of time in the world of food. And to make sure that
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Crispy rice is one of those mythical dishes that very few know how to properly make. Most of the people that are actually blessed with the experience of eating said rice, seem to have done so through happenstance. The happenstance of leaving the rice on the stovetop too long and magically stopping the cooking process
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