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The Best Wild Game Recipes for the Holidays

Nov 20, 2025
45 mins

Episode Description

Summary

In this conversation, Justin Townsend and Adam Berkelmans explore the creative and experimental aspects of cooking, particularly focusing on unique roasts that combine various meats. They discuss the idea of a 'Frankenstein roast' and encourage adventurous cooks to embrace the unexpected in their culinary endeavors.

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Links:

Adam’s Guide to Making a Venison Sirloin Tip Roast

Brad Trumbo’s Guide to Making a Sous Vide Venison Roast

Dustyn Carroll’s Recipe for a Slow Cooked Venison Shoulder Roast with Veggies

Justin’s Guide for Making a Neck Roast in the Slow Cooker

Chase Waller’s Wine-Braised Antelope Shoulder Roast Recipe

Justin’s Indigenous-Inspired Recipe for Juniper Braised Arm Roast with Wild Mushrooms and Hominy

Justin’s Guide to Making the Best Mississippi Pot Roast from Scratch - No Store-Bought Fillers!

Justin’s Citrus Smoked and Braised Venison Shanks

Natalie Auer’s Marry-Me Venison Shank Osso Buco

Don’t Forget New Years! Justin’s Hoppin John with Venison Shank

Amanda Altman’s Venison Wellington Recipe

Jeff Benda’s Jackalope Wellington Recipe, Made with Pronghorn and Jackrabbit

Brandon Dale’s Beer Can Smoked Venison Crown Roast Recipe

Adam’s Guide to Making a Turducken

Brandon Dale’s Teriyaki Glazed Duck

Quincy Milton’s Smoked Duck with Apple Maple Mop Sauce

Amanda Altman’s Spicy Pomegranate Glazed Duck

Adam’s Guide to Spatchcocking, Dry-Brining, and Roasting a Turkey to Perfection

Matt Dollenbacker’s Recipe for Smoked Carp Dip

Dustyn Carroll’s Recipe for Mushroom Stuffed Venison Tenderloin

Adam’s Recipe for Seared Mallard Breasts with Stewed Plums

Danielle Prewet’s Dijon Roasted Hungarian Partridges

Justin’s Wild Turkey Breast Kiev

Adam’s German Christmas Goose Breast for Two Recipe

Justin’s Roasted Quail with Corn Bread Stuffing

Adam’s Beer-Braised Goose Legs on Egg Noodles with Red Cabbage

Ben Burgholzer’s Pan Roasted Halibut Over Wild Mushroom Risotto

Lindsey Bartosh’s Venison Steaks with Whiskey Cream Sauce

Justin’s Seared Duck Breast with Pumpkin Cream Rigatoni

Lindsey Bartosh’s Pheasant Pumpkin Cornbread Stuffing

Gunnar Emberg’s Wild Game Sausage Stuffing

Adam’s Hen of the Woods and Wild Rice Autumn Salad

Adam’s Baked Wild Mushroom Rice

Adam’s Baked Black Walnut Brie in Puff Pastry

Adam’s Guide to Making Your Own Spruce Tip Syrup

Brandon Dale’s Recipe for Wild Sumac Negronis


Takeaways:

Culinary experimentation can lead to unique and memorable dishes.

Combining different meats can create exciting flavor profiles.

Creativity in the kitchen is essential for culinary growth.

Not every experiment will succeed, but the journey is valuable.

Embracing the unexpected can lead to culinary fame.

Beginners should start with simpler recipes before experimenting.

The concept of a 'Frankenstein roast' embodies kitchen creativity.

Cooking is as much about science as it is about art.

Adventurous cooking can inspire others to try new things.

Every great chef has had their share of kitchen failures.


Keywords:

Cooking, culinary experimentation, roast, kitchen science, venison, elk, antelope, caul fat, creativity in cooking

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