Wild Game and Game Birds

Rattlesnake is a lean meat that... yep, tastes like chicken. This pan-fried version provides a nice texture and your favorite dipping sauces bring home the flavor.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with orange zest, Cornish game hens, sherry, balsamic vinegar

Method:   convection oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with salt and pepper, goose, sage, garlic, dry white wine, beef stock

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with celery root, calf's head, onion, bay leaf, whole cloves, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with lettuce, egg, cornstarch, sugar, soft shell cicadas, peanuts, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, fresh ginger, chili paste

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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Made with tomato soup, black pepper, salt, muskrats, bacon, celery, onions, oleo, cayenne pepper


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with flour, shortening, rice, onion, bell pepper, celery, chicken bouillon cubes, water, mushroom soup, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with black peppercorns, red onions, fresh ginger, garlic, hot peppers, goat thighs or shoulder, ground coriander, cumin, turmeric, cayenne pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with shortening, salt, rabbits, egg yolks, milk, flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with raisins, cornish game hens, butter, onion, celery, garlic, pine nuts, cinnamon, chicken stock, rice

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with salt and pepper, butter, red onion, carrot, celery, red potatoes, chicken stock, lima beans, basil, chervil, lemon thyme, tomato concassee

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with salt, broth, flour, grouse, white wine, pear halves, whipping cream


Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with butter, shallots, vanilla bean, white wine, heavy cream, pear cider, preserved ginger, salt, black pepper, dry red...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with fat, black pepper, salt, rabbit, onions, tomatoes, garlic, parsley and onion tops, hot pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with chili powder, onions, eggplant, green pepper, mushrooms, pimiento, garlic, olive oil, bay leaf, dried thyme

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with alligator meat, onions, green onions, celery, green bell peppers, garlic, fresh basil, fresh thyme, oregano, bay leaf


Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with dried chili peppers, duck breasts, oil, vinegar, garlic, ginger root

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

This hearty hash features a mixture of beef or venison, potatoes, and spices, cooked up in bacon drippings for an extra savory touch.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with honey, toothpicks, duck, wine, salt, green onion, root, five-spice powder or pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with soy sauce, white wine, lime juice, cornish game hens, stuffing mix, butter, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with whole rabbit, flour, butter, salt, black pepper, onion, red wine, lemon, sprigs parsley, celery

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with flour, water, butter, salt, kangaroo tail, beef, carrots, onions, herbs, pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with sesame oil, brown bean sauce, oil, noodles, duck, green beans, garlic, ginger, soy sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with carrots, celery, turnip, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, bay leaf, red wine, chicken stock, pearl onions, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with venison steaks, Dijon mustard, purple plums, frozen lemonade concentrate, butter or margarine, onion, chili sauce

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with shortening, flour, alligator, white vinegar or lemon juice, salt, red pepper, corn meal

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with cayenne pepper, venison, barbecue sauce, liquid smoke, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   oven, dehydrator
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with water, all-purpose flour, bay leaf, venison roast, red wine, onions, black peppercorns, whole allspice, whole cloves

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with bacon, mushrooms, onion, celery, flour, butter, sage, salt, black pepper, garlic salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with onion, cornish game hens, butter, garlic, salt, vinegar, lemon juice, oil, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with ground allspice, salt, lemon juice, Cornish game hens, stuffing mix, water, butter, red currant jelly, dried red cherries

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with lard or butter, salt and pepper, alligator tail meat, flour, paprika, eggs, lemon, garlic powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with fresh parsley, fresh cilantro, Cornish game hens, salt, black pepper, seasoned salt, garlic, tomatoes, green onions

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with crow breasts, sauerkraut, bacon, onion

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with butter or margarine, onion, celery, cornbread, fresh sage, chicken broth, dried sage, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with vegetable broth, wild rice, bay leaf, vegetable oil, onion, celery, fresh sage, egg white, walnuts, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with butter, thyme, red wine, duck breast, salt and pepper, vegetable oil, fingerling potatoes, rosemary

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with tortilla chips, rattlesnake meat, ground beef, kidney or pinto beans, stewed tomatoes, diced jalapenos, red onion, garlic, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with salt and pepper, yellow rice, brown sugar, venison, bacon, red onions, garlic, ketchup, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with oil, beef base, deer meat, onions, flour, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with all-purpose flour, celery, chicken stock, white wine, parsley, green apple, whole cloves, bay leaf, dried thyme, dried porcini mushrooms

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with olive oil, carrots, celery, red onion, parsley, duck legs, salt and pepper, white wine, bay leaf, fresh thyme

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with chives, olive oil, red wine, chili oil, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, orange, whole duck breasts

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with cornstarch, ready-to-cook duckling, onion, tarragon, orange juice, salt, dry mustard, currant jelly, orange peel, port wine

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with salt, black pepper, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, Cornish game hens, lemons, olive oil, white wine, Dijon mustard, garlic

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with salt, garlic, ground elk meat, onion, celery, beef bouillon, water, baked beans, ketchup, mustard

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with turmeric, salt, vegetable oil or ghee, cinnamon, mace, black cardamom pods, black peppercorns, whole cloves, green cardamom pods, onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with pepper-jack cheese, ground buffalo, white onion, green onion, habanero peppers, garlic, salt, pepper, enchilada sauce, flour tortillas

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with bay leaves, butter or margarine, sugar, Cornish hens, salt and pepper, oil, lemon juice, angostura bitters, blueberries

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with quail, black peppercorns, salt, Chablis wine, scallions, honey, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, dry mustard, ancho chile powder

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes