Episode 175: Don’t Kill it Twice: Best Methods for Cooling Down Wild Game Meat
In this episode, Justin and Adam Steele dispel the myths of soaking wild game in ice water, a common practice among hunters across North America. They discuss the proper methods for cold storage, cold shortening, bacteria in water, bone sour, and so much more!
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Show Notes:Coolers are really good these days
Side-by-side comparison
Rumors of meat soaking
Cold shortening
Brining vs. soaking in water
What do you do with the white part of the meat after soaking?
No good steaks without trimming
Bacteria in the water
Safe temperatures for meat storage
Bone sour
Working with wet meat vs dry meat
Alternatives to soaking in water
Hanging outside
Ice barrier method
Milk jug method
Homemade walk-in cooler
Dry ager
Renting space in meat lockers when traveling
Wet aging
Time for dry aging
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