Making critters into food

[Mrs Boilerman]

Yes, maybe this belongs in the recipe section, but here I am nonetheless. A few years back I started helping with the butchering of deer, and used the vacuum packer to add a bit of spicy Italian dressing to the steaks. Since we tend to marinate the goose, duck and pheasant breast before we eat it, could I just freeze it with the marinade vacuumed in? Has anyone ever tried this? I think I may try it this year, but would love to hear sucess/fail stories on your parts.

[merkman]

It works great... I do it all the time.

[pushbutton]

try poking the meat with a fork first....allows the marinade to penetrate better.

[harvey lee]

Yes, it works great Justine.

[glenn57]

love your line........critters!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[tunrevir]

This method works well for most critters. The vacum sealer also helps to drive the marinade into the meat. There are tons of commerciaql marinades that work great or you could try a little something of your own. I have always liked to do a marinade with garlic salt, orange juice concentrate and captain morgans with a bit of nutmeg and onion powder on birds and use the marinade as a glaze while it is grilling.

Tunrevir~