Carne seca is Mexican jerky, but they typically pound it into threads to make machaca, with you eat in a sauce.
How-To (DIY stuff)
Venison Marinades
I don’t always marinate venison, but here’s when I do, why I do it and how to go about it.
Mexican Chorizo
Mexican chorizo is very different from its Spanish cousin. Mexican chorizo is softer, spicier and more floral than Spanish chorizo. Making an authentic one is tricky if you don’t have some of the ingredients, but even if you leave some out, it’ll still be good. You should also know that there is no “One True”
Fireweed Tea
Fireweed tea is a fermented, black tea like store-bought, only made from the leaves of fireweed, Chamaenerion angustifolium.
Wild Hog BBQ
Wild hog BBQ is a little bit different from regular pulled pork because a wild pig takes longer to barbecue. Here’s how to make your own wild hog pulled pork.
On Plucking Birds
To pluck or skin? It’s a question all bird hunters face. Most of a bird’s distinctive flavor is in its skin and fat, but plucking can be tricky. Here’s how to go about it.
How to Fillet a Flat Fish
My method for filleting a halibut, fluke or other large flat fish will get you every bit of edible meat.
How to Make Mesquite Bean Syrup
If you live where mesquite trees do — and that’s much of the Southwest from California to Texas — you can make a fantastic mesquite bean syrup very easily with a slow cooker. Here’s how to do it.