The Huntavore

On this episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined by recipe guru, Adam Berkelmans. Adam is the author of hundreds of recipes and dishes, however our focus isn't on the recipe itself, but a mastered dish. The guys talk about a couple of their favorites where they have made changes and different variations to make the dish their own. Mastery is more than following the list, but tweaking the list, going w...

On this episode of Huntavore, Nick continues to talk in 3rd person tense even after 6 years of making podcast episodes. He shares his gratitude and thanks to the listeners, followers, friends, and even the critics of the show. Nick also explains his plans for a triple seared style backstrap at the campground this weekend. A bit of reminiscing and celebration on this episode of Huntavore.   6 years...

On this episode of Huntavore, Nick gets into the weeds of making a perfect burger. Well, burger patties that is. He provides detailed insights into the process of preparing and grilling a burger, emphasizing the importance of proper patty formation and cooking techniques. Nick also lays out his bow and arrow setup for Michigan TAC, and is excited to share about his shoulder mount of the buck he go...

On this episode of Huntavore, Nick discusses his love for outdoor cooking and the simplicity and joy it brings. He shares his experience of cooking a birthday meal on his charcoal grill, emphasizing the pleasure of cooking over live flame and the control it offers. He also talks about the wear and tear that outdoor cooking equipment experiences and the importance of replacing consumable parts. Nic...

On this Episode of Huntavore, Nick attempts to give some credit to the Venison Mid-Shoulder Roast. Between the blade and the shank, this primal cut is a BBQer and Stew maker's dream. However, it can get overlooked, but longer is going to be the last cut out of the freezer. Get your smokers lit, and your humerus roasts thawed for an in depth episode of Huntavore. In this episode of Huntivore, Nick...

On this episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined by newcomer to Sportsmen’s Empire, Brian Halbleib of the Migration Waterfowl Podcast. Nick is a novice waterfowler but does love a quality prepared duck or goose. Nick probes Brian about some details around getting on birds. For waterfowlers, their pursuit can be as addicting as whitetails, Brain shares some of what he's doing during the offseason. To f...

On this episode of Huntavore, Nick tells the tale of 4 fellow podcasters meeting in SE Oklahoma to shoot hogs off a friend’s cattle ranch. Armed to the teeth with firearms, and truck beds full of coolers, the short 4 day adventure came with just as many stories, as it did pounds of meat. So buckle up for some storytelling and maybe a few pointers on DIY pork processing on this episode of Huntavore...

In this episode of Huntavore, Nick is on a wild ride of life, work, and family. Spring Break is around the corner, and plans to put more pork away is coming up fast. For many of us who have spring hunts and future bounty to store, consolidating and organizing our freezers is a must. Is it by species, or is it muscle specific? How to handle odd shaped cuts? Can I make accessing specific pieces easi...

On this episode of Huntavore, Nick takes his expertise to Wild Turkey. Coming from the domestic poultry world, Nick breaks down getting the most yield through some systematic steps. Nick stays in the processing lane, not getting too distracted by recipes quite yet, he lays out gutting, aging, plucking, and processing the bird. Not just into a whole finished bird, but into several broken down varia...

On this episode of Huntavore, Nick climbs out of a winter funk. Living absent of sunlight for what seems like forever, running from practices to games, having little time to cook meals. Family living off fast food for a week did not sit well. Time to shake things up and get wildgame back into his everyday diet. Creating sliceable roasts for the purpose of making sandwiches brought back excitement....

On this episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined by James Zandstra of The Fair Chase Podcast. This past fall, James went on an epic adventure, hunting a Moose in BC, Canada. On top of that, determined to bring the whole moose back to his own freezer here in Michigan, all by driving. While finding and shooting the moose was one way up the mountain, getting the prize back home is the way down. If you ar...

On this episode of Huntavore, Jeff Benda joins us from North Dakota for a great conversation on Butchering animals for the freezer. We dive into two schools of thought, whole muscle vs pre-cut freezing. Nick and Jeff also go off on a few tangents about freezing cuts in a marinade for quicker meat to meal transition. The guys finish up on some soup ideas for warming you up in the dead of winter. Tr...

On this episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined by Joseph Jones, the creator of the youtube channel Outdoors in Color. Joseph has gone about capturing his passions for both the outdoors, being a sportsman, and also being a father. Our talk has Joseph getting into why he captures his hunts on video, he replays a recent epic hunt for black bear, and how he enjoys bringing new members into the hunting f...

On this episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined by Justin Spruiell of the Armed Forces Initiative of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. Justin is a volunteer who dedicates his time toward his passion for the outdoors and being able to explore the amazing landscapes of our public lands. Not only are the lands important but Justin shares my passion for wild harvests becoming amazing table fare, He gives...

On this episode of Huntavore, Nick and his buddies have a standing tradition of a one night only deer camp at a cabin in the woods.  The night is as much about getting together as it is actually hunting for deer.  Hitting whitetail season hard in archery, the more social and less stressful feel of firearm season is a reprieve.  Along with a healthy dose of beer and booze, the food spread is always...

On this episode of Huntavore, Nick is #sorrynotsorry for calling out your freshly cut venison tomahawk steaks.  Like our popped polo collars from highschool, the cut needs an update.  First Nick walks through some best practices to get a proper Tomahawk on the plate.  Then he offers his update to the cut by taking advantage of the colder season to make it into a crusted roast that will be sure to...

On this episode of Huntavore, that time old topic of; what are you keeping from the gut pile comes up.  Nick employs the help of Poldi Weiland, a traditionalist foodie, homesteader, and host of the Year of Plenty Podcast.  Poldi gives some points in why adding organ meat into our everyday diet is worthwhile.  In addition, the guys open up about bone stock and its uses more than just soups and stew...

On this episode of Huntavore, Nick is ecstatic about his recent big buck kill.  He doesn’t hold back on the details and drama of that Saturday here in early October.  So sit back and enjoy a good ol’ buck story on this episode of Huntavore. How about that!  13 years of hunting a small farm in Michigan that butts up to state land, and Nick finally connects on a brute!  Taking tips and tricks along...

On this episode of Huntavore, Nick tries to get to the bottom of a few cast iron myths that have been circulating around the internet.  Smooth vs rough finish, expensive vs cheap, and folks still think using soap is ok.  Kyle puts these myths to bed along with a ton of info about our favorite cookware.  So preheat that skillet, and let the facts cook on this episode of Huntavore. Kyle Seip has bee...

On this episode of Huntavore, Things are down to the wire on opening day for whitetails.  Weapons are checked, packs are loaded, and preparations for butchering that animal have been arranged, right?  If DIY hunts are your thing, then lets take it to the full circle in bringing the animal to the plate.  Nick hopes to challenge and encourage folks looking to process their own deer this year.  He an...

On this Episode of Huntavore, September is here and the final push to season opener for whitetails is here upon us.  Nick walks through his archery equipment and how he checks the condition of very vital gear.  Later he breaks down the contents of a recovery bag and his own kill kit for making life easier and cleaner when bringing home the harvest.  Lots of good tasks to add to your to do list on...

On this episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined by fellow Michigander and new Host on MichiganWild Podcast, Nate Rozeveld. Nate is a family man who lives and breathes the outdoors. Nate has conditioned his life around seasons, so he can maximize the right time. The guys talk about several topics, and eventually settle on the meat vs antler chat, where they are able to agree some very foundational ter...

On this episode of Huntavore, Nick sits down with Jeremiah Doughty, the man behind From Field to Plate.  Jeremiah and Nick have very similar views on wildgame and life even though they are on opposite sides of the country.  Jeremiah shares stories from the field, and his passions around food.  This episode is an absolute must listen as we prepare for our upcoming seasons,get ready to be fired up ...

On this episode of Huntavore, Nick has been placed on injured reserve for a few days due to a procedure.  While he's icing up, Rob Chippone joins the show to share some tricks or moves when frying fish and cooking whole piglets.  Rob is a big fan of the sous vide and we brainstorm how using that can prepare all kinds of meat for an outdoor intactactive barbecue.  Join us on an inspiring chat, on t...

On this episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined by Jesse Griffiths; Author, Restaurant owner, and champion of local eating.  This episode jumps right into seasonal food preparation, and of course we pick the brain of the author who wrote The Hog Book on how Nick can keep enjoying his wild hogs.  A lot to harvest and hold onto on this episode of Huntavore. Nick had the pleasure of digitally sitting do...