Braised Rabbit with Pears

Rabbit Braised with Pears

In most parts of the country, rabbit dishes are not as popular as other game animals. Big game, upland birds and waterfowl seem to be to quarry of choice for most American hunters. I suppose that doesn’t upset the rabbits all that much. I suspect they would rather hang out with their buddies than in…

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Smoked Quail Salad

Smoky quail, just cooked and still tender, tossed with a spirited vinaigrette and served atop a mound of crisp lettuce – delicious! To smoke your game, use a Camp Chef smoke vault to get mesquite, hickory or other flavors into your meats.

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Easy Caesar Salad with Pheasant

Caesar Pheasant Salad

Great way to use up leftover upland game birds like pheasant, quail or dove. If smoked, even better. If you have leftover pheasant that you end up not using, then freeze it using a FoodSaver vacuum sealer – try their outdoor editions, especially made for hunters.  

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Smoked Wild Turkey Lettuce Cups

While you can prepare this recipe with raw, not smoke-flavored wild turkey breast fillets, a mild smoke really does make it mo betta. We soaked our turkey breasts in a brine of 1 quart water, 1/4 cup garlic salt.

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