Recipes

If you like Swedish meatballs, you’ll be sure to enjoy Danish meatballs. While the former is round and smooth, Danish meatballs are football-shaped. They are notably full of onions and can be eaten with or without gravy, cold or hot, however you fancy. Leftover frikadeller may be sliced and served...

This recipe comes from the “Fall” chapter of our newest book release—Wild + Whole: Seasonal Recipes for the Conscious Cook by Danielle Prewett. To preorder a copy of the book, click here. When I was learning how to process deer, I did it all by trial and error. I looked at a lot of butchering...

Saltimbocca, meaning “jump in the mouth” in Italian, is a dish that originated in Rome and consists of thin pieces of veal wrapped in prosciutto and sage. Although American versions often substitute veal with chicken or pork, hunters can make this dish with venison, preferably from a young deer. I...

Tomatoes are at their peak right now, so take advantage of the season’s bounty. Homegrown or farmer’s market heirloom tomatoes are best for this recipe. Their sweetness is unmatched by anything grown in a greenhouse. If making this recipe the same day, choose tomatoes that are soft and just about...

This recipe comes from the “Into the Smoke” chapter of our newest book release—The MeatEater Outdoor Cookbook: Wild Game Recipes for the Grill, Smoker, Campstove, and Campfire. To purchase a copy of the book, click here. This jerky recipe is reliable and tasty, with just a hint of heat. It’s not...

Bobotie pie—a casserole made of curried minced meat and topped with egg and milk—is a South African favorite. The dish is savory, sweet, and tangy. It was created by the Cape Malay, whose ancestors were Javanese slaves brought by the Dutch during the colonization of the Western Cape region. Bobotie...

The patty melt is my perfect iteration of a burger. To begin with, buttered and griddled rye has far more gusto than your standard burger bun. Caramelized onions meld swimmingly with melted cheese. And a thin, flavorful, bacon grease-cooked burger patty (or two or three) really brings it home. My...

Nothing is more comforting than meatloaf, and even better is the meatloaf sandwich. For this recipe, we're focusing on the Italian version called polpettone. The resulting sandwich is the ultimate meatloaf melt. Lots of flavors? Definitely. Do they work together? Absolutely. Everything about this...

Brimming with fatty sausages, bacon, aromatic leeks, and creamy potatoes, this Irish, one-pot meal is so warming and satisfying in winter. Make it ahead to enjoy after a cold, long day afield, because Dublin coddle reheats well. While Dublin coddle is traditionally prepared with pork sausages, you...