Cooking Special: Giving Thanks | S2E08 | MeatEater

The Pilgrims didn’t get their turkey at the store and neither does Steven Rinella. On this special Holiday episode Steve cooks three enticing dishes: Wild Turkey Galantine, Smoked Black Bear Ham, and his take on the traditional Mincemeat Pie. Appetites will run large as Steve makes a special meal for his family and friends.
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[@TheGreenCouncil]

I absolutely cannot get enough of Steven Rinella

[@joemckevitt9319]

Iv never hunted in my life and live in the uk but I’m the same 😂

[@DallasRSnider]

100% agree

[@0BRAINS0]

"Work that breast,just like this." Steve Rinella

[@christophergarcia636]

@@0BRAINS0 🤣🤣🤣

[@jordanpowell228]

Hes genuine, relatable, approachable, hes someone youd want your daughter to marry

[@danoham10]

Watching Steves lack of baking skills makes me feel better about my lack of hunting skills

[@sixwacks]

So trueeeee lol

[@limeybonesjones7395]

legend has it that baking is significantly more challenging then hunting

[@Jamikeus]

Truth lmao

[@ecs3821]

@@limeybonesjones7395 as long as math is involved it will stay like that for me 😂

[@deadlink1137]

what ya mean?! hes just makin a globe!

[@DialedN_07]

I love this guy. He wears easily $1,000 worth of camo/gear, hunts with a $2k rifle, and has an oven in his kitchen from 1985. He's got his priorities straight!

[@shotgunsam23]

Well more like a $600 rifle but you’re not wrong

[@That_Cajun_Guy]

@@shotgunsam23 Pretty sure he carries a Mark V Weathermark, so pretty close to 2k. I could be wrong but looking at it on video, I thought thats what it was.

[@shotgunsam23]

@@That_Cajun_Guy they use savage rifles since they are sponsored by them.

[@kellogg2185]

Definitely hunts with a Weatherby, as far as rifle goes, 90% of the time. And if you think he's wearing only $1k worth of hunting clothing... 😳😂 $1k got me a Sitka early/mid season setup, no heavy outer layers. But then $300 got me a full set of Huntworth Disruption camo, and it's every bit the quality/warmth of Sitka. For the price of just a Sitka jacket, I got Huntworth's heavyweight bibs & parka, hooded base layer, light and heavy gloves, light and heavy hats, and a muff hand warmer, lol.

[@AlphaQHard]

@@kellogg2185 Sitka is way overpriced

[@Jeff1337]

I'm 21 years old. As I continue to grow older I want to continue to make myself a hunter and family man like Steven Rinella. A true role model.

[@Anybodyelse2294]

Not a bad role model

[@robertlinton5966]

They say it's safer to make sure all your heroes are dead.

[@ecs3821]

@josh carrera well put my man

[@casperg7700]

@@robertlinton5966 why?

[@robertlinton5966]

@@casperg7700 Make sure all your heros are dead is an old saying. It means that living folks always have the potential to let you down. Jim Zumbo was a well respected outdoor writer and public face of hunting. He was a lot like Steve. He made one blog post and became the most hated sportsman in the country.

[@ErichEats]

Imagine having Steve Rinella as a neighbour. You are peeping over the fence and then he hands you a slice of bear ham. The world needs more people with his way of communicating and sharing his culture.

[@drakoinx]

I come from a big city and went to newbrunswick last year 10 miles from town and into the woods in a wood cabin off grid, no running water or elctricity in the winter. Three people lived in the 10 mile area and most are related. (not to myself) first day my wife and I where walking through the snow a dude trailed us and we confronted him.he immediately handed us a bunch of canned moose stew from an old hunt and eexplained he didnt reconised us but looked hungrey and wasnt sure what to do.best stew I've ever eaten and I have never said an I'll word about that man. Point being yes you are way right. And thanks to him for probably saving our lives an few times.

[@GregScholfield]

As Norm MacDonald said, “It’s one thing to make people laugh, it’s another to make people smile.” That’s what this show has always done for me, especially episodes like this one.

[@jacobisraelforever]

Add in salivate, I'm over here like, how have I never tried that?

[@MTGMitch]

Rinella uses the mangrate

[@boyarvalishin9565]

@@MTGMitch HAH!?

[@drakoinx]

Read norm and didn't even need to read your comment to give a thumbs up lol

[@jeremyblackwater439]

RIP Norm

[@hobocan22]

shot my first black bear this weekend and cannot wait to try out smoking a ham for Christmas!

[@StabbyJoe135]

How was it my guy?

[@hobocan22]

It was outstanding. I left it for a bit , came back and the fam had finished it off! I recommend!!!

[@TheAlexfooooo]

Late to the party, but I'm happy for you man!

[@austin5060]

“You could put a old dog in here ‘n no one would notice” Yote mince meat pie

[@aloberdorf4579]

episode forthcoming.......accompanied by Fox Fritters......w/Wasabi.........

[@TylerO_O.]

right. I was coming down here to put that one on the record too

[@mikemcdonald2755]

Yuck!

[@stephanielee-diaz9022]

Holy moly, Steve with his son is the cutest thing.

[@thekid9152]

I really wish we’d see more of him and his kids, they’d be awesome to see hang out with their dad. Who knows maybe 6 years from now they’ll come out with Hanging With The Rinella’s.

[@peterk5712]

Nice ratio. 1.4K likes to 10 dislikes. MeatEater is a great show. Nice to be able to watch the first few seasons as we watched the Netflix released seasons first. Getting people into and accepting hunting, as well as setting the standard for hunters everywhere. Respect the law, the animal and embrace the contradiction of love for the animal and hunt and the sadness that comes from taking a life. Thank you for the entertainment, information and inspiration. All the best to you Mr. Rinella and the MeatEater team.

[@8.21productions9]

watching steve in dad mode is awesome. I mean we’ve seen him in sad mode when he’s talking to Rogan, but here he’s really in dad mode. so dope.

[@Mm-hmmm]

Sad mode, when? Think I missed that part on the times he's been on.

[@8.21productions9]

@@Mm-hmmm well I mean, we all get sad. but I had a typo so i’ll just go with it.

[@Mm-hmmm]

@@8.21productions9 Agreed.

[@RileyRossMr]

I love seeing the journey from the older, 80's vibe kitchen with the older appliances to what he's going now. The kitchen has changed and reflect where Steve has come in his life, but the methods are the same.

[@rwilson208]

Your son is so great. He is not a picky eater like most kids. Thank you for sharing your adventures in life with us. I remember my granddaddy hunting , fishing , and raising a garden. I was always excited to see what he killed whether squirrels or rabbits, or bass or brim. Whatever he killed is what grandma fixed for us to eat.He raised chickens,hogs, etc... He made is own dishes like sous meat, or liver pudding, We lived in the winter whatever he killed and whatever grandma could can or preserve. We never went hungry. I am 59 and those years are long passed as are our grandparents. But watching you hunt,fish,trap,etc reminds me of those great times of so long ago. thank you again for sharing your life with us. That little guy is in for an amazing life.

[@michaelbeaulieu2475]

This was the most beautifully rustic meal that I have ever seen put together.

[@Iceman259]

7:05 "You gonna be able to help me again later?" "Yeuh" Definitely some Michigan blood in that boy, lol.

[@stevenstovall9668]

This guy is the real deal. I love watching his show, and I love that he never apologizes for being a hunter and using the resources God gave us. Keep up the great work, Steven

[@artful1014]

If steven rinella told me to jump off a cliff I would.😂😂

[@tnelly1295]

Bc you’re an idiot

[@artful1014]

@@tnelly1295 U ain't wrong. MERRY CHRISTMAS

[@thekid9152]

Steven rinella is the Top Bar for the outdoor industry. Here's a man with Midwestern roots, he's been everywhere and has done almost everything and he still hasn't forgotten where he came from. It's moments like this where he has his kids with him enjoying the end result of every hunt like this that make me happy he made it mainstream.

[@williamwhittenburg3212]

A beautiful episode. The message contained is one that encompasses my enjoyment of hunting and fishing. It isn’t about the trophy, it’s about the meal shared with loved ones.

[@SouthFloridaRealEstateGuru]

So awesome to include the family. Awesome video, thank you for sharing

[@Ccthomas-ks1hn]

I don't hunt or cook, yet I find this video incredibly satisfying to watch for some reason lol

[@wesleybullock814]

Your inner person is begging you to become a hunter and learn how to cook

[@robertdwilliamsjr4781]

I would give anything to hunt with you Steve. My friend Nate who is retired military and I retired volunteer fireman talk about you when we hunt together. I know hunting with you ,I would eat like a king. Watching you cook all this wild game is awesome.

[@donaldmcgregor8152]

I love you! I love what you do, how you do it! And everything you've ever put out has resonated with me to the core of my humanity. Thank you for working so hard and making something absolutely amazing!

[@mikeveramendi2103]

Beautiful Child!

[@mikeabell4893]

If aliens showed up and said, "Take me to your leader!" I'd drive to Steve's house in Montana with little green men in the Ford. Well done young man.

[@zajagter2888]

😂😂😂

[@fudhailmuhammad8590]

Maybe steven would shoot it and it'll be on the menu on thanksgiving

[@themilepodcast1132]

I just got back from the whitetail woods bored, wanting something to watch. And here this episode pops up. MeatEater understands me❤️

[@sir_brix_alot]

Lol same here... Opening whitetail 4 me no shooters this a.m. just a few doe's and fawns

[@Hurleytube]

I'm sitting in the woods right now after a long day out. Tomorrow is the last day of rifle and this was a perfect way to end the night and get ready for the morning

[@joshhead9368]

I sat all day and saw absolutely nothing. Didnt even hear anything

[@josephfudala2614]

Im another one that came in from the whitetail woods and is watching this. Saw couple nice buck but no shots, still hunting archery.

[@Hurleytube]

Just got back home from my last night of rifle. No luck. Back to archery for now hopefully get it done then.

[@joshsinglefooter]

Me: wow new cooking episode! Meat Eater: turkey gallon of tea. Me: 👀 what!

[@caddisfly9651]

Ah, the before times. Sharing a meal with friends.

[@BezmenovWasRight]

Before times for democrats.

[@donaldsharp3682]

Nothing better than a Father teaching his child how to live!#

[@roddammit5510]

Bro, you're the best. That can do spirit is what we need right now

[@matthewcummings5322]

My cousins husband just won Montana Governor's Cup. Thank you for sharing.

[@lynnroberge1886]

Thank you so much for sharing this with us! I really enjoy watching you cook meat you caught

[@jonah988]

there is nothing stronger than the love of a dad

[@macrolfing1787]

That's awesome Dadding Mr. Rinella. You're the best man.

[@bedeliadumaurier444]

What an adorable child. And that teeny finger. ❤️. You may feel that your pastry skills aren’t up to par, but trying to make pie dough from scratch is more than anyone of us would venture to try. BTW, your apple dice is phenomenal. Happy Thanksgiving to you, your family, friends and subscribers. 🦃🦌🐻 🍎

[@mohunter68]

Love Steve Rinella. Master chef for cooking wild game!

[@pahanin2480]

He’s in a different kitchen every cooking episode

[@JohnBlaze505]

3:07 *Me at the bar @2am with a lady of the night

[@revalation64]

lol shouldn't have read this while drinking coffee lol

[@charliet.sanford2495]

This is one of those comments that I will remember at Christmas dinner and spit dressing across the room from laughing and be unable to explain to my family.

[@JohnBlaze505]

@@charliet.sanford2495 glad to be of service! Merry christmas

[@ThomasAndersonPhD]

20 seconds later: "pop a ball-joint" yup

[@angusgallacher2457]

Best comment I've seen in a long time, absolutely golden. Thanks for making my day

[@ycantwebefriends1]

I thank, and applaud, you for being able to share with us all of this great information and still have time to be a father to your children.

[@joeskewes9618]

Some of my best memories are cooking deer pheasant beer with dad and grandpa durning thanksgiving and Christmas. They always included me and my brothers even if we slowed them down or got them busted on deer hunts. Now my dad and I making those same memories with my sons. Great video 😊

[@tuddsmithers7101]

Great, some new techniques and some great stories along the way. Thank you! And thanks for sharing your son with us too!

[@rabbitchaser101]

Steve your narration is impeccable! I'm in awe of your writing ability.

[@bullgravy6906]

I’m jealous of the fact that his college education was all in writing, and he actually made not just a writing career of it but a hunting career. I wrote a short story in high school for a project and the teacher gave me a C- which she called an “effort” grade. So you do not, in fact, get A’s for effort.

[@TheKushmanz]

Steve. When did people stop drinkingout of water hose. Me. Ah yeah when times were simpler I mis those days....

[@amanwithouthope9475]

Wdym stop I still do

[@pudder68]

When Evil Kneivel was every kids hero.... they dont make'm like that anymore for sure ..

[@robertnoel2363]

Steve Rinella has to be the most wholesome hunting host.

[@brennancarr8109]

19:30 what a cute kid. That’s a good combination of Steve and his wife Catherine.

[@isaiahzuniga2475]

Nothings better then cooking for family/friends especially if its something they never had before!!!

[@nonograe5695]

Thanks for the invite to your table. Enjoyed it immensely

[@BWIL2515]

Enjoyed the cooking but y'alls little boy is adorable he reminds me of my son's at that age thanks for bringing back those memories GOD BLESS you and yours

[@tolaxu]

the little boy knew exactly what to do

[@TexasJungle]

My KZbin mentor right here folks! I’m building my channel around your style! God bless you man!

[@MrJbrew69]

Thank you Steve you are a true American patriot.

[@epsteined3899]

I don't even hunt but this is just wholesome.

[@nickwilson6602]

You’re the best Steven, you really are man.

[@nathanfries9007]

I love that I’m watching this in the field hunting turkeys thinking about thanksgiving. Your the best Steve keep doing what you do your awesome

[@theshadowpeople1493]

He is not only a awesome hunter but what a chef and these recipes are to be shared and enjoyed by all your subs thank you so much for this !

[@Trebono]

Phenomenal episode! Thank you for working so hard to take hunting out of the old “add a can of cream of mushroom soup” era. Wild game as fine dining is a game changer

[@whit3kongmurks818]

I love that he’s doing one with his family absolutely love this show so great to see him in his natural habitat lol

[@shanatinnin339]

Little man is adorable.

[@michaelcolombo5957]

That black bear ham looks phenomenal.

[@coltonargyle9614]

I love how he is still living in a plain old house, even though you know he could afford something much bigger/nicer. Speaks to his character.

[@nightfighter7452]

I mean, do we really know how much his house is though?

[@Wubzy66]

@@nightfighter7452 no but if that kitchen is any indication then it’s not that expensive. He could certainly do with a remodel

[@ElkinsEric]

I use all the deer rib cages I can get. I chop them up into 2-3 rib hunks, wrap them in wax paper with a rubber band around that, and freeze them. I give them frozen to my Great Danes and German Shepherd for treats throughout the year. They scarf them before they thaw so there’s no mess. I usually end up with around 10-15 rib cages as most just throw them over the hill...

[@garyjensen328]

From one hunter to another, thanks for making my soul feel good!

[@jkattau11]

Always thankful for a harvest

[@noyahbusiness6666]

Definition of s great man. So humble

[@lancet.346]

HEY MOM! THE BEAR HAM! WE WANT THE BEAR HAM!

[@n8inc924]

I love these KZbin videos! I don’t have to wait anymore for seasons of the series to come out. Keep doing what your doing, we love it.

[@bc3ldr69]

Definitely my favorite video now!

[@j.oakley9588]

Deer antlers make great holders for kitchen utensils and other whatnots.

[@Puckerupbuttercup261]

Such a great production! Thank you! It inspires me to do so much more. Thoroughly enjoyed it!

[@MrLukePierre]

I loved this in so many ways. THANK YOU, Mr. Rinella. Not only do you make me want to hunt, but I look forward to having a son of my own one day.. knock on wood. God Bless.

[@DezertLTZYoutube]

Started out coming out of the bushes 😂 I like it 😂😂😂

[@gracedancurtis5160]

This must be from the archives from pre first lite times. Steve is rocking a Jetstream jacket in the intro and what looks like Wal-Mart camo while plucking. Good stuff! Thanks Meateater

[@TicckTock13]

I need more of this in my life! Post more like this haha! Much love from Australia

[@xxbpxpeanutxxx162]

I’ll give you a whistle when I need you. Yep. I’m using that one when I have a kid 😂

[@atlantic_fishing_pursuits]

What a man!! I for one didn't stop drinking from garden hoses!! 😂🙄

[@curtisthornton5280]

My mom,aunt and grandmother always made mincemeat pie with Maine white tail neck and in was so good. I miss it. Good memories.😅

[@4reelz9999]

Steven, you are a true outdoorsman. Thanks for sharing.

[@darrinmoneer8518]

Thank you for sharing a piece of your home life with all of us!! GREAT VID!!! THANK YOU AGAIN

[@armicksubba504]

This man is a real meat eater like his series.

[@matthewdoyle4418]

There is something to be sed about this man he is helping to bring wild game back into the lives of many and a family warmth that fill the hearts of all who discover the outdoors than you Steven

[@stefanpreiss2657]

NZ crew checking in

[@LeeC-rx9cb]

Texas 🤙🏻

[@thepracticaldad]

Sweet as!

[@captscrew336]

Steven is the man, man.

[@shanenorrington3330]

If you bone the ribs from back to front you can bone between ribs as you take them because of the natural angle of the ribs.

[@manbowmeat2624]

When he said "there's a garden hose." Made me think of my dad 😂

[@fabiancanada8876]

Wow, this show with Steven Rinella ist just outstanding. Down to earth, inspiring, enjoyable,.. Ok, I am off to the next one :-)

[@Chertoff88]

The good ole days of Meateater, I miss these episodes

[@arctichoundtv2823]

Townsend smiled hearing about the nutmeg

[@bigg7g]

I admire this man so much

[@saltedllama2759]

That kid is adorable.

[@skeetermalcolm1655]

Steve you just gave Thanksgiving a whole new meaning man,the pie crust thing was funny brother, one cute little guy you have

[@giorgiozampieri4352]

That damn orange knife follows him everywhere ahah

[@leebatt7964]

Steve, try a lattice crust on the too next time and use more flour when rolling out the crust. Your boys cheeks are adorable by the way.

[@richarddickens5346]

You indirectly helped me too. Thank you!!!

[@robertlockhart7632]

That was awesome Mr. Rhineland!

[@Lord_Sheshomeru]

Gotta say I'm impressed

[@andrewstraub131]

Alaskan bear winds up in carrol gardens Brooklyn in a pie … you made him fancy

[@lenmuel7736]

I've never gone hunting, im more of a fisherman. To me Steven Rinella is the Jeremy Wade of fishing

[@Eugenia_Farms]

i love your voice over steve. i see why now you wanted to be the one to read your own book. you sre well respected in my book man, thanks for this video.

[@kidchris197]

The timing of this release is absolutely perfect.

[@barbellsandbowhunting]

Meat pies! We'll have to make you an honourary Australian Steve 😉

[@monroeyodong82]

A true unselfish ambassador willing to share his thoughts and experience to his peers.