Processing questions

[dennishoddy]

We used to buy discounted near-expiration-date meats at a local grocery store (they're no longer in business, or we still would).

The majority of those meats were gray, and we never had a problem.

Me too. The red dye is reaching the expiration date. Take em home and put them in the freezer.

 

[makeithappen]

So I’ve had my deer deboned on ice since Saturday around noon. The meat has mostly turned a slight grayish color. Is this a good thing?

Yes! That's the meat beginning to breakdown and become more tender. I age mine between 4-6 days. The grey color starts showing around day 3 from my experience.

 

[Coach_1]

Thanks guys. I’m going to try and smoke the ball roasts from the rear legs. Hamburger the rest from the legs and grill the back straps and tenderloins tomorrow! My belly is already growling.

 

[deerwhacker444]

Thanks guys. I’m going to try and smoke the ball roasts from the rear legs. Hamburger the rest from the legs and grill the back straps and tenderloins tomorrow! My belly is already growling.

Post pics, let us know how it works out. I turned both back legs into jerky meat this year. Besides the backstraps, turned everything else into hamburger. This will be the first time actually making deer jerky. Hope it turns out as well as beef n pig..

 

[makeithappen]

Coach, I'll say you're missing out some with not keeping a roast or two. Throw it in the crock pot after aging and you'll hardly notice a difference from beef.

 

[tslabaugh]

If any of you guys have Netflix, the "Meat Hunter" series has a pretty good episode on processing a deer from gutted to freezing. Its in the first season that's available on Netflix. He doesn't cover aging though.

 

[Buzzgun]

I think you are referring to Meat Eater not "Meat Hunter'.......

 

[dennishoddy]

If any of you guys have Netflix, the "Meat Hunter" series has a pretty good episode on processing a deer from gutted to freezing. Its in the first season that's available on Netflix. He doesn't cover aging though.

I tuned into that show tonight. Incredible. Non stop hunting or cooking with no commercials and no infomercial BS.
Highly Recommend.
(Yes it is meat eater) Thank you buzzgun

 

[Buzzgun]

Yep, MeatEater is one of the best shows on the outdoor channel.....glad to see it's on Netflix.

 

[tslabaugh]

I think you are referring to Meat Eater not "Meat Hunter'.......

Yes, Thanks Buzz for correcting me! (face palm)