Cook Supper with Matt and Me: Fresh Deer Back Strap, Roasted Okra, Green Beans, Kraut, & Cornbread

We had a wonderful supper! Deer meat straight from the icebox, roasted okra, a pot of green beans, cornbread, a jar of kraut, and some of Matt's hot tomato pickles-it was delicious!
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[@bobmiller9967]

Does Matt stalk or sit up in a deer stand / tree ! 😊 Looks good - love fries okra !

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

@@bobmiller9967 both but mostly a stand 😊

[@mikeanderson7165]

@@CelebratingAppalachia y’all are my favorite KZbin family absolutely love y’all’s content Matt is a lot like me except he’s a heck of a lot smarter.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

@@mikeanderson7165 Thank you! We appreciate you!!

[@MrRainking98]

Hi Matt, do you hunt public land or private? Congrats, You are blessed with your harvest every year. Cooked my last tenderloin in a stir fry last week with some bell pepper, onions, soy sauce and little garlic and sugar. Give it a try. Was excellent over white rice.

[@TexasBlueBonnet61]

I commented once already, but wanted to say, I freeze leftover cornbread to use for making dressing. We like cornbread dressing year round, so instead of buying the boxed mixes like Stove-Top, I just crumble and freeze leftover cornbread, then pull it out, add butter, onion, celery, herbs and spices, and broth, then bake it. Or I'll toast the crumbled cornbread in butter as I saute onion and celery, then add herbs and broth for a top of the stove version.

[@ShadowsMommy741]

My goodness this takes me back to my childhood days ! I’m 65 but vividly remember the hunting days of my daddy & brothers! Daddy would get so excited about hunting he was beside himself! We always had a big deep freezer full of all game & vegetables from daddy’s huge garden. He watered it with pump water & we always said it made it all better! ❤

[@sharonaskew2873]

I'm 65 and I'm blessed with me and my husband still hunt every year.

[@ShadowsMommy741]

@@sharonaskew2873 amen! We are so richly blessed! 🥰

[@deborahgrillo9733]

My husband and I are in our sixties and we still hunt and garden as well. We can all of our vegetables and fruits. It's so wholesome for you.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Wonderful 😊

[@sandydee8003]

Matt is trimming the meat like a true chef. Y’all are the sweetest couple in the Kitchen.❤❤I can smell the cornbread now!

[@Maria-ql3fc]

My son is a hunter and he does his venison the same way Mat does it. His meat never has a gamey taste, and he also makes deer sausage by mixing pork fat and seasonings with it and packing it in sausage casings and smokes it and it's delicious .

[@garybrunet6346]

What a wonderful thing, to eat fro the bounty of your garden and the game that roams the forest! Thanks Tipper and Matt! ❤️🙏🇨🇦

[@melissafields3376]

Everything y'all do just touches my heart ❤. Not only brings back some good memories but I always learn something new! It's been about 15 years since I had deer meat and even longer since I went hunting. The last time, I was 17 and my Daddy took me to a friend's land just north of Chattanooga. We both drew on a 4 point buck. Lots of family argued over which one got it(both shots hit, pretty close too). Daddy and I decided it was a win for each of us!! Less than 7 years later; he left this world. He did get to meet his first grandchild, my daughter ❤.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Love those memories! Sorry you lost your sweet daddy!!

[@maryhenley7059]

My mom made cornbread for supper everyday even if she made biscuits. She loved cornbread.

[@Rhino2075]

Growing up in Georgia, my Grandmother made a loaf of cornbread (iron skillet) every work day. We ate it hot at lunch, ate it with buttermilk or sweet milk that night and the leftovers went to the chickens the next day. Great memories!

[@tonistephens4068]

That is a delicious looking meal! I remember meals like that as a child. How wonderful that you can grow some the food your family eats, and harvest the fresh deer. Congratulations to you both on providing for your family. Blessings to you always.

[@lisabeal8615]

What a fine meal. Nothing better than venison and vegetables from the garden. We eat from the garden and get venison from my brother, who generously shares with us. Have a blessed evening.

[@stonecreek1929]

Just seems like yesterday , Matt was enjoying his first tomato sandwich … season almost gone … lights out

[@potter514]

Yes, I freeze my cornbread. I save the piece I am going to eat, then I take the rest in slices and wrap them in plastic wrap and the tin foil. When I take it out of the freezer, I microwave it, and it taste like I just baked it. Try it sometime.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Wonderful!

[@papaw5405]

I do the same but I freeze it after it cools and then vacuum bag it. If I try to vacuum it before I freeze it, the machine will draw out all the air and I'll end up with a corn pancake. I break the seal when I take it out of the freezer, before it thaws, for the same reason.

[@GrannySwimmer]

I live alone so I freeze my leftover cornbread all the time. I simply cut in portions and put each in a snack or sandwich bag then but these in a gallon storage bag and put in freezer. Take out of the bag to reheat in microwave. Delish!

[@pcalch]

It’s just my husband and I at home now, so this is how we do our leftover cornbread, too. I put the plastic-wrapped and foiled cornbread triangles into a freezer bag, which keeps them all together. I used to just stick the individual wrapped wedges in the freezer, but they’d get separated and it was sometimes a bit hard to find some of them. When I heat the cornbread up in the microwave, I wrap them in paper towels and that keeps it from getting soggy on the bottom. I have also done “baptized” cornbread. I sprinkle the cornbread with a bit of water and heat them up in the oven. I also do that with leftover homemade biscuits, which keeps them from getting too dried out in the oven.

[@LauraThiry]

What a great feast!! Harvest duo. The garden and the woods.

[@dianad4633]

I usually watch your videos by myself but when my hubby sees Matt cooking, he’s always willing to watch. 😉

[@rosemarymartinez5416]

I was taken aback when you commented at the plate in you and Matt’s hands from the tomatoes to the deer was all harvested and hunted from your home anyone watching your videos seen the work and care that goes into that bounty! Bravo thank you

[@reconstructinglove]

In case helps, I have some of those expensive glasses. They've lasted almost 7 years with few scratches. My eye dr told me a trick --not to touch them with any material when dry, even the microcloths, as they all push the dirt across the lens and leave micro scratches that add up over time. He suggested rinsing them under room temp water to get dust/dirt off, use a little mild soap to gently wipe off any oils and smears, rinse well, then pat, not wipe, dry with a soft cloth. It has extended the life of many of my glasses over the years and the new dr was surprised to learn how old my glasses are! So glad you found them in the woods!!

[@janetnga3234]

I use leftover cornbread for breakfast. I put butter in a cast iron skillet, crumble the cornbread and crack a egg, stir around and add a hand full of shredded cheese. I do that alot, it's great!

[@chelseabrandy]

That sounds like something that I need to try. Thank you!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Sounds great!

[@EMBERS-BECAME-BRIGHT-JOY]

Every bit fresh from the garden and the woods 😋

[@carole0302]

I’ve got to stop watching your cooking videos late at night because now I need a pan of hot cornbread!

[@mamawfrancy]

Matt is much like my son so I have a personal theory when it comes to taking care & preparing deer meat because being a perfectionist takes way more time and would be dreaded more. Their dedication reaps a tasty reward to those partaking in eating it. Well Done Matt.

[@deborahhopkins7763]

I haven’t ever seen okra fixed this way. Looks good. I love it.

[@patsynewby2162]

I love that sound when you , pour the dough in the hot pan.❤️

[@shirleypoplo-ej7lz]

Very nice meal ! I grew up in a hunting family and miss all the stories about hunting my dad has passed on miss his stories!!

[@TanaRoyal-i9k]

Grew up on venison. Momma always used to marinate the backstrap in Italian dressing and it was SO GOOD!!!

[@RickKizzia]

I would give 50 bucks for that plate Matt fixed. I grew up here in Oklahoma eating Deer Meat and brown beans and fried tators , and corn dodger and ice tea. You folks know how to eat. Good Job ! Matt and Tipper

[@michale539]

"Matt has Whims"... I love that! Hahaha. Cooking by Whims

[@KaronNowalk]

Freezes wonderfully! I have even froze it (usually leftovers) and used it at Thanksgiving for my dressing. Works.

[@JanGrimm-s2y]

That supper looks sooo delicious, my mouth is watering!!!! 😋 ❤❤❤❤

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you 😋

[@ninjanana102]

This brings back wonderful memories! Thank you. ❤

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@EMBERS-BECAME-BRIGHT-JOY]

I learned just now from Matt what to say when people tell me that I never cook something the same twice. I'll tell them that I get whims 😉 Thanks Tipper, I have your's & Jim's cookbook. I now know what to do with my balsamic vinegar, which I bought on a whim. Boni Petite 😁

[@sherriesha]

Looks Delicious as Always, Thank you Tipper and Matt! Take Care!

[@wandagordon6453]

Fine looking meal! Love you guys! God bless y’all! 😀❤️🙏🏻

[@hereigns7221]

You keep me such great company when working or cooking/baking in the kitchen, every. Single. Day. ❤❤❤ It’s a true blessing.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

That is so nice! Thank you 😊

[@benitastevens612]

A beautiful supper!

[@Tonytherf]

Hey Matt and Tipper, what a fantastic supper. Those tenderloin medallions look out of this world. On the rare side is the way to go. I have a hankering to drink that brine out of the kraut jar. Tipper If I'm not mistaken, I believe you were giving thanks while Matt was preparing the meat. You looked so appreciative. Love you guys!

[@davidhalldurham]

Okree vs Okray. I had a great-aunt from Ashe County. I always knew her as Alfee. It wasn't till she died that I learned her name was actually Alpha. It's that beautiful Appalachian dialect: a final "A" (or just a shwa) turns to "EE". "Virginia" turns into "Virginiee", for instance. I love this channel so much!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Love that! Thank you 😊

[@elizabethm5422]

The deer looks delicious. What a feast. Yum!

[@okiejammer2736]

This. Definitely a WIN. 🍁

[@henryphilipvige777]

Looks awesome!! I had filet of venison in Nashville one Christmas and it was off the charts!! Okra is one of my favorites as a side dish with beans & cornbread!! Yumm!! Fantastic having such nutritious food...fresh & delicious!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@Jean-ko4xv]

T meat is beautiful. Enjoyed our visit very. God Bless. 💤💚&🙏🙏'ers for all. Jean

[@maryhenley7059]

I saw the comment about freezing cornbread. We’ve done that too and used it for dressing. I put it in freezer bags and it worked great.

[@meltcmelinda4012]

Wonderful meal to share for supper. Thank you for bringing us into your kitchen and inviting us to have a plate of good home cooking. Everything looked so good , I couldn’t make up my mind what was the top choice, I’d just have to say the entire meal, but the company was the crown of gold. All my love, Always

[@mistyt2703]

Best folks on KZbin! By far the best wholesome content!! ❤

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Wow, thank you!

[@kathylane5934]

Good country meal

[@This_Old_Man_68]

Mmmmmm, that's just so good. 😊 Ain't it amazing that we blessed Appalachians eat better much of the time than the kings of old. I saw a herd of 17 deer yesterday near Skeenah Gap. I sat in my truck with my grandson daydreaming about supper. Y'all have a nice night.

[@gretchenryan8344]

I’ve said it before, it’s been years since I’ve had deer and elk growing up in Colorado. I wasn’t crazy about it. BUT the way Matt cleans and seasons the meat, it looks so tender and tasty.

[@sandrasmith7091]

Go sit and enjoy😊

[@donnamartin2580]

Miss Tipper I had a 45 min MRI last night. I just kept telling myself Granny can do this, Granny can do this! Please tell her that she was an encouragement to me! Supper looks delicious 😋 Thank you for sharing ❤

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Oh I know that was rough!! I hope all is well. And I will tell her 😊

[@lauraleebaird9729]

What a wonderful supper!

[@sandyhenson5875]

wonderful supper deer meat so delicious my aunt when she was living she cooked deer meat it was so tasty her husband when deer hunting God bless yall and your sweet family ❤️

[@ohyou812]

I wish there was such a thing as smell-o-vision. It all looks delicious! Loved watching you both make this wonderful feast! ❤

[@bethmichaud3209]

Each selection 🍽️ of delicious food here is pleasingly healthful ! The fork tenderizing does perfectly for me also.

[@christinej2358]

Tipper, it’s always better when someone else cooks the meat, or anything really. It taste extra special because it’s Matt who takes the extra time to ensure that dear meat is cut just right. It all looked like a great meal! Y’all are eating like kings!!!

[@jerryodell1168]

Try cornbread for breakfast instead of cereal with milk and sweetener and a little maple syrup on top. Sometimes with a sprinkle of cinnamon or sometimes with a little nutmeg. Also good with cream or vanilla ice cream. Yes, vanilla ice cream for breakfast. Who'se looking but you.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Sounds good!

[@karengibbs1764]

Hey Tipper. I say okree too. Grew up saying it. I love them anyway you cook them. We had fresh field peas tonight right out of the garden. They were soooo good! And put 5 bags in the freezer. My peas & okree have done the best in my garden this year. I enjoyed the video tonight, especially seeing how Matt does deer meat. My son in law is a hunter so we do get to have deer meat when they share some with us. I really enjoy your channel and your family. Thanks for sharing them with us.

[@okiejammer2736]

Love this! Simply delightful. 🎉 Good for you and yours to harvest meat from Nature like this. A full freezer halfway through September! 😊

[@tammyfunk4056]

Tipper, here in OK we say okree too! I’ve ate okree all my life. I don’t care for deer meat but Matt makes it sound good. God Bless Ya’ll!!

[@samuelschult985]

Thanks for sharing that wonderful recipe 👍

[@AuntMaryNC]

None of my family were hunters. I've had venison many times, but it's always been in a restaurant setting. The entire meal looks delicious! I do make homemade cornbread, much the same as you. We always have leftovers, I reheat by toasting it in butter on my Lodge cast iron griddle that usually is sitting over two eyes of my gas stove.

[@ericking9135]

Matt should start his own outdoor channel.

[@LoriCurtiss-xz6xm]

Oh my-fresh deer meat..wonderful. Deer is my favorite meat. On freezing cornbread-I freeze it and when I have a stash, I make chicken n dressing. It works great for dressing. During the holidays, it’s wonderful to have the cornbread done when cooking a lot.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Great idea!

[@CountryGal65]

I love your videos. I have lived in Northeast TN my whole life. I just ordered your cookbook and can't wait to receive it. Your channel reminds me of so many ways I grew up.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you so much!!

[@sherrywalton6258]

So good to enjoy the fruits of your labor. I noticed when Matt opened the drawer he left a blood spot above the handle. That’s a real cook, just like us.

[@benitastevens612]

I wish I was there, love deer meat! I do soak mine with a little vinegar, soy sauce, bacon grease, about an hour before cooking the meat.

[@Alicia652]

That meal did look like a feast! Looks delicious! So wonderful that you can eat off the produce of your garden and Matt’s ability to bring home the meat!

[@Philippians--vz1mi]

Matt is more than welcome at my BBQ anytime, if I wasn't hungry before, I sure am now, that looked truly delicious, Thank you both very much for sharing. God bless, keep, guide & protect you all. Take care.

[@VickyElyse]

I also think the secret to good cornbread is a hot cast iron skillet and that sizzle when you pour the mix into the hot grease. I have many cast iron skillets but one special one that I use only for cornbread. An older neighbor gave it to me years ago and it is one of my treasures.

[@tracylynn19719]

Oh yeah Tipper, freezing your leftover cornbread works great!!!! It's a fantastic way to get a headstart when you're making cornbread dressing.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Great!!

[@charlenethomas4239]

I could eat food like that every day.

[@DebraMorris-q6r]

My husband and I hunt elk/ deer in Oregon and blackstrap is the best ever, we also process our own, it’s a huge undertaking to process an Elk. But it’s so worth it.

[@kcj6236]

I haven't had deer in 20 years or so! This looked delicious, as always 😋

[@ckrtom2]

I’d totally be down for roasted okra. My dad was a butcher with his own ranch and slaughterhouse here out west. We had a big walk-in cooler and freezer. I grew up around that environment. He processed game/deer for hunters too! Love when you show the outtakes at the end and the fast-forward kitchen clean-up.

[@hollerlakehomestead3181]

God Bless you both!!! Yummy!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you 😋

[@Ozarksgirl]

We call it tenderloin too! Have your cookbook and your cornbread is wonderful! Thanks for all of the videos. My mom freezes her leftover cornbread to make cornbread dressing, usually not much leftover. My dad and my husband love cornbread and milk.

[@nunyabizznizz7326]

love your self sufficiency and even keeled demeanors.....so refreshing in today's america 👍

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you 😊

[@kimberlyking9947]

oh my word, that deer meat looked sooooo tasty, as did everything else, yep that was one beautiful feast for sure.

[@monicabrazil212]

All that food looks delicious!

[@swoodhaus]

Looks like a good healthy meal. Love everything on your plates. The lanyard Matt had on his glasses is exactly what I wear when I'm fishing on a boat or in the woods. They work well and I haven't lost my glasses while using the lanyard. Thanks for sharing the meal with us!

[@glendawaterfill1962]

I freeze cornbread all the time and use it in my dressing when I cook a turkey. it freezes really well. I so enjoy your videos on your cooking meals.

[@alex31p]

What a cruel cruel video. I could smell and taste the venison but when I opened my eyes my plate was empty.

[@appalachiancat]

Cornbread freezes just fine. I have done it a few times, I first did it before Thanksgiving one year when I was making a huge container of dressing for a family gathering.

[@alexisco23]

Back strap is my FAVORITE!! 😍

[@livvyweimar7362]

Goodness, I miss backstrap and eggs growing up. It was always the absolute best! Nobody was sad or hungry on that morning 😊

[@georgekucharo1960]

Backstrap is wonderful!

[@markmarshall2068]

Thank you for your work and efforts. MM

[@abbylandis2283]

Omg I can't wait for that first deer tenderloin of the year. I don't do bow so I have to wait till after Thanksgiving here iN Pennsylvania. But it's been on my mind and this video just made it worse lol. Beautiful plate of food. Thank you guys.

[@jackiegammon6854]

Tipper, i freeze cornbread all the time with no issues. i do find that a few drops of water sprinkled on it before reheating helps it to not dry out.

[@joannmiller3301]

I enjoy watching your channel! I love to garden and I love canning my harvest. I like to crumble up my leftover cornbread and freeze it. I use it to make dressing and corn bread salad.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you 😊

[@miseentrope]

Daniel Boone cornbread with Brer Rabbit molasses as second breakfast. Leftover cornbread makes fantastic dressing with roast chicken. Good eating! Matt and Tipper sharing their bountiful feast with us. Bless! 😋

[@markisom5971]

I like to put my cast iron pan in da oven when its cold, turn in up to 450 degrees, make my cornbread and when the oven is up to temp, pull da pan out and pour the batter in the hot pan. It gives the bottom a nice crunch when it done !! My favorite dessert is cornbread & buttermilk, but sweet milk is great also !!!!

[@phyllispitts6656]

That’s a good looking meal! When you were speaking of leftover cornbread, my dad use to crumble some up in a glass poured buttermilk over it, with some black pepper. He truly enjoyed it that way! We grew up saying okrie also. I’ve also heard it pronounced “okrir”.

[@deniseheins2133]

I used to roll our venison in flour and fry it in butter. Everyone said it was the best deer meat ever and I mean, really.....it is cooked in butter 😆

[@CindyWhopantsCarter3421]

You can’t beat back strap, my hubby hasn’t gotten a deer in quite a few years because all the deer around here have moved to town and become city folks pets

[@ShelbyBunten]

Tipper and Matt loved watching you cook such a great supper it looked so tasty you both did a great job 👍❤️ Shelby

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thanks so much

[@nurseamber4180]

Love watching your food videos! I'll probably make cornbread tonight. I freeze it a lot before the holidays when I'm going to use it for dressing. I worked nights for many years, and I had to cook ahead if I wanted to make everything from scratch. I don't find it loses quality if it is wrapped well.

[@janellkunkle5169]

Now you two gone and made me hungry for deer. My dear husband was a deer hunter, and a good shot. Missing him and deer since 2019.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

I’m sorry you lost him.

[@carolmarra1536]

Dinner looked delicious. I've never had deer meat but wouldn't be skeptical to try Matt's since he painstakingly cleans it. Hope you all have a wondeful evening.

[@robinhaupt9119]

That meal looks perfect! Thank you for sharing Tipper and Matt.