The Meateater Fish and Game Cookbook

Recipes and Techniques for Every Hunter and Angler
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The Meateater Fish and Game Cookbook by Steven Ridella offers a comprehensive guide to preparing and cooking wild game and fish. The book blends practical cooking techniques with Ridella's rich storytelling, providing readers with a deeper appreciation for harvesting and enjoying their own food. It is an ideal choice for outdoor enthusiasts and culinary explorers looking to enhance their skills in the kitchen.
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This book may appeal to you if you have a passion for sustainable hunting and fishing, enjoy preparing wild game and fish, or are interested in learning new techniques and recipes for transforming your catch into delicious meals. Its collection of unique culinary ideas and practical advice might enhance your outdoor cooking adventures.

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The Meateater Fish and Game Cookbook

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From the host of the television series MeatEater, the definitive guide to cooking wild game (including fish and fowl), featuring 100 new recipes and more than 100 colour photographs.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author and host of the television series and podcast MeatEater, the definitive guide to cooking wild game, including fish and fowl, featuring more than 100 new recipes.

"As a MeatEater fan who loves to cook, I can tell you that this book is a must-have." - Andrew Zimmern

When Steven Rinella hears from fans of his MeatEater show and podcast, it's often requests for more recipes. One of the most respected and beloved hunters in America, Rinella is also an accomplished wild game cook, and he offers recipes here that range from his takes on favourite staples to more surprising and exotic meals.

Big Game - Techniques and strategies for butchering and cooking all big game, from whitetail deer to moose, wild hogs, and black bear, and recipes for everything from shanks to tongue.

Small Game - How to prepare appetisers and main courses using common small game species such as squirrels and rabbits as well as lesser-known culinary treats like muskrat and beaver.

Waterfowl - How to make the most of available waterfowl, ranging from favourites like mallards and wood ducks to more challenging birds, such as wild geese and diving ducks.

Upland Birds - A wide variety of butchering methods for all upland birds, plus recipes, including Thanksgiving wild turkey, grilled grouse, and a fresh take on jalapeΓ±o poppers made with mourning dove.

Freshwater Fish - Best practices for cleaning and cooking virtually all varieties of freshwater fish, including trout, bass, catfish, walleye, suckers, northern pike, eels, carp, and salmon.

Saltwater Fish - Handling methods and recipes for common and not-so-common species of saltwater fish encountered by anglers everywhere, from Maine to the Bahamas, and from Southern California to northern British Columbia.

Everything else - How to prepare great meals from wild clams, crabs, crayfish, mussels, snapping turtles, bullfrogs, and even sea cucumbers and alligators.

Whether you're cooking outdoors or in the kitchen, at the campfire or on the grill, The MeatEater Fish and Game Cookbook is an indispensable guide for both novices and expert chefs.

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Reviews for The Meateater Fish and Game Cookbook by Steven Rinella highlight its appeal to both hunters and non-hunters interested in field-to-table cooking. Readers appreciate the superb, simple recipes and substantial learning opportunities, praising Rinella's culinary expertise and respect for the ingredients. The book is noted for its variety, clear instructions, and global recipes, making it an insightful resource for anyone looking to explore game cooking.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780399590078

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 20 November 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House USA Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 211.0mm

Height: 262.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 368

About the Author

In addition to being an expert chef known for working with wild game, Steven Rinella is an outdoorsman, writer, and television and podcast personality with an exceptional ability to communicate the hunting lifestyle to a wide variety of audiences. The host of the television show and podcast MeatEater, he is also the author of two volumes of The Complete Guide to Hunting, Butchering, and Cooking Wild Game; Meat Eater- Adventures from the Life of an American Hunter; American Buffalo- In Search of a Lost Icon; and The Scavenger's Guide to Haute Cuisine. His writing has appeared in many publications, including Outside, Field & Stream, The New Yorker, Glamour, The New York Times, Men's Journal, Salon, O- The Oprah Magazine, Bowhunter, and the anthologies Best American Travel Writing and Best Food Writing.

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