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! Leave a Review of the Podcast Buy our Small Batch Wild Fish and Game Seasonings Join our Field to Fork Wild Pig Camp 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices