Recipes for antelope

[jtn]

For game recipes, honest-food.net.

Hank Shaw has never steered me wrong. Every recipe a hit so far.

Agreed, steak Diane is always a winner. And, he has a new book coming out in the next month(?) titled 'Borderlands' I believe.

 

[Marshfly]

Season a length of it with Alpine Touch Prairie Fire. Smoke at 230 until it hits about 115 or 120. Then sear in a cast iron skillet or on a hot grill. Cut like a prime rib. Risotto with asparagus and morels you foraged in the spring.

 

[kcm2]

Agreed, steak Diane is always a winner. And, he has a new book coming out in the next month(?) titled 'Borderlands' I believe.

Yes, I pre-ordered Borderlands, and it has shipped. Looking forward to some new, great recipes.

 

[jtn]

Yes, I pre-ordered Borderlands, and it has shipped. Looking forward to some new, great recipes.

Just got it in the mail, looks like it's organized by region rather than type of food -- can't wait to try it!

 

[jtn]

Season a length of it with Alpine Touch Prairie Fire. Smoke at 230 until it hits about 115 or 120. Then sear in a cast iron skillet or on a hot grill. Cut like a prime rib. Risotto with asparagus and morels you foraged in the spring.

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Nice! Do you think it matters what smoke pellets you use? I hear about 'apple wood this' and 'hickory that' but don't know if it makes an actual difference to a smoker newbie.

 

[Marshfly]

Nice! Do you think it matters what smoke pellets you use? I hear about 'apple wood this' and 'hickory that' but don't know if it makes an actual difference to a smoker newbie.

I can't tell the difference in pellets even on super long smokes for ribs and pork butt. I just buy whatever Costco has in stock. Just don't buy cheap pellets. Stick with a good brand from a company that makes grills. The cheap ones don't hold together as well and you end up with a lot of dust in the hopper which screws up the temp consistency.

 

[WRO]

Hate to hijack this thread,

But those who've had foul experiences with antelope meat... What do you think was wrong?

I've only killed 2 antelope and both have been tasty, but I'm always hearing folks say "my dogs won't eat it" or "I had to throw it all out it was so bad"

Both goats I've killed I made sure to break down and get cooled off as fast as possible, perhaps people with negative experiences are letting them sit around in the sun for hours? I'm genuinely curious.

Didn't get the wrapper off them quick enough and left hair on the meat.

 

[kcm2]

Borderlands looks like Hank's best cookbook yet. Big time winner for those of us that want to use game meat for Mexican recipes.

 

[ncstewart]

Thanks for the heads up on Shaws new books. Got one in the mail!


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[wytx]

Butterfly it long ways, stuff it with filling you like. I use sautéed mushrooms, panko bread crumbs and parmesan cheese.
Tie it up and season the outside with steak seasoning of your choice.
Bake it until done to your liking, 325-350 degrees.

 

[kcm2]

Didn't get the wrapper off them quick enough and left hair on the meat.

2 things. One, they need the hide removed quickly. Two, if the antelope has been run a lot that day or gut shot and chased, it could be "gamey."

Diet also plays a part. The one I shot that was living off cholla flowers and those who are finding winter wheat, will be better than sage fed. But a sage fed pronghorn that was well cared for by the hunter will be delicious.

 

[WRO]

2 things. One, they need the hide removed quickly. Two, if the antelope has been run a lot that day or gut shot and chased, it could be "gamey."

Diet also plays a part. The one I shot that was living off cholla flowers and those who are finding winter wheat, will be better than sage fed. But a sage fed pronghorn that was well cared for by the hunter will be delicious.

We’ve had some die not as quickly as we’d like that we’re good still but we skin them within 20 minutes and hose them clean.


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[Onehorse]

Hate to hijack this thread,

But those who've had foul experiences with antelope meat... What do you think was wrong?

I've only killed 2 antelope and both have been tasty, but I'm always hearing folks say "my dogs won't eat it" or "I had to throw it all out it was so bad"

Both goats I've killed I made sure to break down and get cooled off as fast as possible, perhaps people with negative experiences are letting them sit around in the sun for hours? I'm genuinely curious.

Well, I am coming up on two dozen antelope and have never had a bad-tasting or anything but tender one. The guys who complain are the guys who don't cut them up and get them on ice right away. Antelope is a tender, delicate meat, and it's often killed during warm weather. So, be smart and take care of that meat!

 

[long hunter]

I head out in the morning to try and fill my doe antelope tag. Been several years, but can't wait for the antelope food in our house again. Like others have said, I find antelope easy to make amazing. But I honestly found a very simple, olive oil, Salt/Pepper and maybe a little garlic powder makes it wonderful. I came across this photo from several years ago. We found a stray package of lope steaks in the freezer and decided to enjoy the warm spring evening around our fire pit. Hot dog roasters and some steaks led to some wonderful food. View attachment 776436

Here’s the skinny good recipe less is best.

 

[long hunter]

Hot bed of hickory coals bit of salt and pepper rare to med rare good to go, no hickory no problem a bit of post oak or mesquite works too