Okayest Cook

From Field to Table: A Turkey Culinary Adventure In this comprehensive episode of the Okayest Cook podcast, video now available on Spotify, the hosts embark on a culinary journey with turkey, covering everything from hunting techniques and turkey calls to innovative cooking methods. They share insights into hunting and preparing both wild and domestic turkeys, including a special citrus-based brin...

Elevating Sides: From Potatoes to Healthy Swaps This episode of the Okayest cook podcast features host Chris Whonsetler and his co-hosts Andy Heiser, Colton Heiniger and Corey Cole, exploring the world of side dishes, starting with a lighthearted debate about the number of shoes they own. The discussion quickly shifts to their culinary preferences, focusing on sides, particularly potatoes and the...

Cooking Steak: Tips, Techniques, and Chimichurri Recipe In this episode of the Okayest Cook podcast, hosts Chris Whonsetler, Andy Heiser, Colton Heiniger, and Corey Cole delve into the intricacies of cooking steak, discussing everything from processing wild game to the art of seasoning and cooking techniques. The team ranks their squeamishness levels when it comes to processing game, shares person...

Exploring the World of Chili: Controversies, Recipes, and Flavor Adventures In this episode of the Okayest Cook podcast, host Chris Whonsetler and co-hosts Colton Heiniger, Andy Heiser, and Corey Cole delve into discussions about chili, the most controversial stew. The co-hosts share their experiences and experiments with making chili, including unique ingredients like venison, orange juice, and e...

Are you browning your ground meat or steaming it?? The guys discuss improvements to their ground meat handling, cooking and moisture retention methods.  Danielle Prewett on browning meat: https://www.themeateater.com/cook/cooking-techniques/how-to-properly-brown-ground-meat Wild Game Cook thawing cup:  https://wildgamecook.com/product/wild-game-cook-cup/ Food52 on using baking soda to improve your...

In this episode, the crew discusses their top 5 gear recommendations. Some of the items on our lists may surprise you! Chris ranks the guys on most likely to cut themselves! The order is shocking. Notable meals of the week:  Corey Traveled and had a poor steak experience in Tampa. Colton, Enjoy smoked Canadian Goose Breast; it tastes like steak! Chris is HOT on some Burnt ends. The grits conversat...

In the inaugural episode of the Okayest Cook podcast, host Chris Whonsetler and his fellow cooks, Andy Heiser, Colton Heiniger, and Corey Cole, dive into their backgrounds and the shared love for food, hunting, and self-sufficiency. They touch upon their personal stories, their journey to becoming better cooks, and how they plan to use the podcast to share experiences, recipes, and the joy of the...