Extra Fat Acts as a BinderWild game is a really lean protein. So, if you plan on making sausage or burgers, you need to add extra fat to your game meat to act as a binder. Watch and learn as we partner with Discount Meats to explain what percentage of fat is needed when processing game.Video TranscriptionHi! I'm Ben with Discount Meats. I'm here with North 40 today. What I want to do today is help you guys out, figuring out the percentage of fat you want to put into your wild game meats. It doesn't matter, really, if you want to use beef or pork fat. Some people have health reasons that they're going to use one or the other, or preference on which ones last longer. There's also recipes or family traditions that are bound by one they don't want to switch it up, which is all good. Processing your own game? Shop game processing HERE. I'm j...

Processing your own game is an enjoyable, practical, and cost-effective way to bring your hunt full circle. It gives you a feeling of satisfaction that you’ve been able to control every step of the process from; choosing your seasonings, to controlling the portions, to being certain that your meat -is your meat. And, not to mention, you are defiantly saving yourself the expense of sending your game to the butcher. (There are no extra costs here for add-ons like summer sausage or jerky.)   From adjusting the table height to using heaters to keep your hands warm, there are many tips and tricks that make game processing easier. In this video, we share our game processing techniques to make the job a whole lot easier, faster, and more efficient.    Video Transcription Tips and Tricks for Processing Game Here's ...

Processing your own game is an enjoyable, practical, and cost-effective way to bring your hunt full circle. It gives you a feeling of satisfaction that you’ve been able to control every step of the process from; choosing your seasonings, to controlling the portions, to being certain that your meat -is your meat. And, not to mention, you are defiantly saving yourself the expense of sending your game to the butcher. (There are no extra costs here for add-ons like summer sausage or jerky.)   Processing your own game is easy but you will need a few tools to get started such as; a clean cutting surface, a grinder, a sharp knife, and a way to sharpen your knife. In this video, we explain the tools you’ll need plus, we’ll help you figure out how big of a meat grinder you should use and what type of knife is best for game processing....

Processing your own game is an enjoyable, practical, and cost-effective way to bring your hunt full circle. It gives you a feeling of satisfaction that you’ve been able to control every step of the process from; choosing your seasonings, to controlling the portions, to being certain that your meat -is your meat. And, not to mention, you are defiantly saving yourself the expense of sending your game to the butcher. (There are no extra costs here for add-ons like summer sausage or jerky.)   Depending on how long you plan on storing your game meat in the freezer, you will want to either vacuum seal it or wrap it in freezer paper. In this video, we explain the pros and cons of using vacuum sealing and freezer wrapping to package your meat for the short term or the long haul.   Video Transcription Freezer Paper for the...

Processing your own game is an enjoyable, practical, and cost-effective way to bring your hunt full circle. It gives you a feeling of satisfaction that you’ve been able to control every step of the process from; choosing your seasonings, to controlling the portions, to being certain that your meat -is your meat. And, not to mention, you are defiantly saving yourself the expense of sending your game to the butcher. (There are no extra costs here for add-ons like summer sausage or jerky.)   When making hamburger, summer sausage, bulk sausage, and snack sticks, at a minimum, you’ll need a grinder. In this video, we explain the tools and accessories, mixes, and kits you’ll need to get started.   Video Transcription Getting Started: Summer Sausage and Snack Sticks Here's what you need to get started making ham...

Processing your own game is an enjoyable, practical, and cost-effective way to bring your hunt full circle. It gives you a feeling of satisfaction that you’ve been able to control every step of the process from; choosing your seasonings, to controlling the portions, to being certain that your meat -is your meat. And, not to mention, you are defiantly saving yourself the expense of sending your game to the butcher. (There are no extra costs here for add-ons like summer sausage or jerky.)   A subjective question, how much meat should you expect to get when processing… depends. Typically, you can expect to get a 40-50% yield from boned-out meat. However, there are other factors that will affect this percentage too. In this video, we explain those factors and what you can expect.   Video Transcription How Much Mea...