EPISODE · Sep 1, 2025 · 39 MIN
Episode 101: Don’t Ruin Your Wild Game – Cook It Right with Brooks Hansen
from Harvest Your Own Podcast · host Brad Fenson
You brought home the harvest—now what?In this episode, Brad Fenson is joined by Camp Chef’s Brooks Hansen to break down the most common wild game cooking mistakes—and how to avoid them. From thawing your meat too quickly to skipping the resting phase, these small missteps can lead to tough, dry, flavourless meals that do your harvest a disservice.Brooks, a lifelong outdoorsman and meat-smoking expert, shares advice on:· Proper thawing techniques to preserve flavour and texture· Why overcooking is the #1 wild game mistake· Choosing the right wood and temperature for your smoker· The importance of letting your meat rest before slicing· How to cook for flavour—not just donenessWhether you’re cooking your first deer or trying to impress with smoked goose breast, this episode is your go-to guide to doing wild game right.Like the episode or let us know another topic to cover.Find Brad at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradfenson/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brad.fensonFind Harvest Your Own at:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HarvestYourOwnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/harvestyourownaca/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@harvestyourownacaX/Twitter: https://x.com/harvestyourownWebsite: https://www.harvestyourown.ca/
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You brought home the harvest—now what? In this episode, Brad Fenson is joined by Camp Chef’s Brooks Hansen to break down the most common wild game cooking mistakes—and how to avoid them. From thawing your meat too quickly to skipping the resting phase, these small missteps can lead to tough, dry, flavourless meals that do your harvest a disservice. Brooks, a lifelong outdoorsman and meat-smoking expert, shares advice on: · Proper thawing techniques to preserve flavou...
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