GRILLING WILD BOAR with Meateater’s Jesse Griffiths! | Makin' It! | Brad Leone

If you like piña coladas and cooking pork is your aim... then you're gonna LOVE this episode... And we'd probably get along real nice. Speaking of nice, let me introduce you to Jesse Griffiths, a friend, a James Beard Award winning author, talented hunter, butcher, renowned chef, and an incredible teacher. Jesse joined me last May at The Coop to cook up some beautifully brined Wild Hog Coppa Steaks on the Grill. Sit back, relax, make sure your grill is hot enough... and let's get hog wild with Jesse Griffiths.
Special Thanks to:
YETI
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Jesse Griffiths
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Dai Due
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The New School of Traditional Cookery
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If you find yourself in Austin, TX be sure to check out Jesse's restaurant Dai Due, created in 2006. They strictly use ingredients that are present in the region and do an amazing job representing and preserving local culinary traditions. From their website: "We only use food that we can find in our region, so the bounties and scarcities of the seasons are always the theme; we have asparagus for three or four glorious weeks, look forward to the apples in August, and are grateful when we are blessed in the rare year that apricots arrive. We marvel at fall flounder, and miss our South Texas limes and lemons when they disappear in the Spring., but know they’'ll always come back next year." - www.daidue.com/
If you yourself are interested in experiencing first-hand the hunting and harvesting of wild game but aren't sure where to start, I couldn't recommend more taking a course at Jesse's school - The New School of Traditional Cookery. Founded concurrently with the Dai Due Supper Club, the School's aim is to educate, train and empower people to utilize local foods to their fullest. Their main focus has been on animals, both domestic and wild. Butchery classes, roaming Hunting and Fishing “Schools” and various cooking courses devoted to meat and fish cookery have become their mainstay. These events are open to all, with any experience level, and are designed to be immersive, usable and adaptable to any students prior knowledge. Check them out and book a course with Jesse here: www.newschooloftraditionalcoo...
Featuring:
Flatware by Local Legend Jono Pandolfi
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Skillet restored by Local Legend Cast Iron Kyle
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RECIPE
🥩 Jesse’s Wild Boar Steaks
- Wild Boar Coppa Steaks from a certified trapper/distributor
OR ask your local butcher about high-quality Coppa pork cuts
OR check out these sources below to order some pork online
Campo Grande - eatcampogrande.com/
Y-Kers Acres - ykeracres.com/
- Brined in Jesse’s one-and-only sweet brine (find it in his book, The Hog Book!) - thehogbook.com/
Sear on medium/medium-high heat in a cast iron skillet from Cast Iron Kyle until the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 145 degrees (center should have a touch of pink, but less than a medium-rare steak)
Let rest for 10-15 minutes before cutting
🥙 Brad’s Chimichurr-ish Sauce
- Dried persimmons OR dried apricots
- Sour cherries, dried
- Pecans, TEXAS OR BUST
- Wild ramps OR leeks OR green onions, pull-cut to ribbons
- Pickled chopped up capers
- Salt & pep
- Za’atar
- Sauvignon blanc or white wine vinegar
- Ollie oil
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Shot by: Ian Deveau
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Edited by: Hobson Feltus
Assistant Editor: Molly Miller
Produced by: Brad Leone, Carolyn Gagnon, Ian Deveau, and Hobson Feltus
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Jesse looks shell shocked by Brad‘s golden retriever energy haha. Funny episode

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You’re only the 700th person to say the same thing.

[@emptygarbagebob1875]

@@marcusaurelius652 hey buddy! Isn't it crazy how intense the golden retriever vibes Brad gives off?🥲💜 So adorable

[@abbshurz]

He does look extra movey next to the stoic Texan.

[@justinguitarcia]

Thats texas energy against jersey energy

[@craigmitchell8892]

Brad paired with someone this dry is always so funny! Jesse seems like a sweet guy

[@Ryan_Rides]

His face when Brad told him about the ramps!😂

[@thermonuclearwarhead]

"I'll get the coal" and then Brad suddenly just biking past is utterly great.

[@dm1763]

Even better.. “wanna get some coals?” -“throw a piece on there” Ssssssssssssss -rides bicycle Point for Brad. Lol

[@Domdrok]

I absolutely LOVE Jesse's measured, reserved bulldog-like energy vs Brad's hyper golden retriever energy.

[@bartman64]

Man, I wouldn't have guessed in a million years that Brad had a Team Edward tattoo on his ankle. I always saw him as a Team Jacob kinda guy

[@Castiron_Kyle]

You can really tell how excited Brad is for this episode!! Total Bradrador Retriever energy

[@adamking1924]

"You ain't dying like Elvis" commentary keeps me coming back.

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the screenshot timer is the best thing ever. since i watch Brad, i'm taking screenshots of literally everything and it was so hard to skip back and wait for the perfect moment to take them. thank you guys making it easier for us ❤

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That user experience baby. You know they love ya.

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This is my most favorite series on KZbin rn 😭😭

[@Silocky]

20:11 my favorite part

[@kek2628]

Comedy golddddd

[@roblarssen249]

especially how Jesse stops chewing for a second and looks alarmed

[@hannahcollins1816]

The "Silly Dingus" frame made me giggle - solid editing as usual 😂

[@zkablam4121]

Tha goat returns. Had no idea you got your own show. Was missing the it’s alive

[@paullmight42]

If ADHD had a picture, it would be Bushel Boi Brad...

[@krazykid664]

Amazing duo. They could have a series I’d watch every ep. Jesses glances at the camera after Brads antics were hilarious

[@eminah.2688]

jesse is so sweet and brad is so good at talking through the video. if i had to film it i'd be silently grilling with my dog in the BG

[@MatthewTheWanderer]

Yeah, I find it difficult to keep talking while cooking, too, especially when I am alone while doing it.

[@TashJansson]

Brad's energy is absolutely unmatched ❤

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Brad vs Matty 3 rounds.

[@vetoland92]

The flashback to Brad saying "Ice cream man!" on the e-bike took me out 😂😂😂

[@cpmow831]

The “they know how to hide; this one not so much…” got me. 🤣🤣🤣

[@matreames]

Two people that give off absolute opposite energy and I’m totally here for it

[@colinwilliams7019]

The wild ramps draino comment had me crying 😂

[@ohhowfuckingoriginal]

Loved this one. You gotta go visit him and show us Brad hunting, butchering and cooking down in Jesse's world.

[@ToniBoordane]

Brad is me when I cook. The adaptation and the honesty when cooking doesn’t go well is why I love him. He’s real. Cooking is real. You deal with things in the kitchen, and you prevail.

[@NicoleMcGuey]

It was the Elvis joke at the end that got me for this episode 😂😂😂😂 and Jesse's face almost literally the whole video 😂😂😂 omg lmao ❤

[@urcphoenix]

Really enjoy the ending shot of everyone enjoying the food and chatting, feels like we are there with yall

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5:30 this is why we love Brad so much 😂

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This has to be the gold standard for cooking shows.

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Brad is honestly giving alot of us hope a genuine happy man i don't think I've ever seen such genuine happiness ❤

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Brad’s charisma is really charisma-ing in this video

[@TheApatheticMike]

This is giving Basset hound and golder retriever vibes

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Love the energy and the realness. “Ice cream man!!”🤟

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Brad’s tattoo is the license plate of NJ and something like “north side boys”. Something he got when he was young and he got it with the boys he grew up with.

[@marooples]

You can find wild boar in supermarkets sometimes here in Germany! I'll have to try it sometime. I suspect Brad has a silly, hand-poke pot leaf tattoo 😁

[@Locane256]

Jesse's bewildered reactions to this absolute psycho he's hanging out with is the funniest shit. Love you Brad 😂

[@EExplores]

Love seeing the crew enjoy the food too. Always thought that would be great to show.

[@Fuhrious]

Brad Leone is my spirit animal. WWBD

[@madebylamodernique]

I am so happy Brad his own channel now! Looks like Vinny is back as well! I swear I almost smelled that pork smoke for a second! So glad the best of BA is now solo without any limitations. So happy for you Brad! ♥️🥳

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Yessssss let's go! Always the highlight of the week when we get a Brad video

[@juurviljasupp]

OMG those scapes next to Brad when interviewing are just... MAMA MIA.

[@Ab.Stat.]

the most entertaining food related production in internet history

[@fleetadmiralhazen]

Jesse Griffith got that Bray Wyatt vibe so cool.

[@linteau]

This one legit made my mouth water. My god.

[@shamarkwoodward1587]

that looks way better and more tender than typical pork we get at stores....

[@sonofablitch]

This was a very fun segment. Jesse is my favorite wildgame chef, and I can't recommend his cookbooks enough (The Hog Book & Afield). Brad - your shows are absolutely entertaining and educational. You two were so much fun to watch together. Thanks!

[@andremoore810]

Found your channel through MeatEater and buddy, i'm a happy feller, I got a lot of video to catch up on.

[@18Rhapsody]

I love this! I feel like he was blindsided by Brad but I love it 😂

[@ventanasolutions]

First, I love your energy Brad. Secondly, I think this is the first time I saw legit fear in one of your guests. So funny.

[@mweinz]

Never knew feral hogs could be that tender, TIL.

[@kristinmason8953]

🎉another winner

[@JSxxxxxxx]

One of the best episodes so far for sure … up there wth the sea weed kimchi lady episode

[@marypeplin8132]

Great episode!! I love that you always feed your Crew - they looked like they were really enjoying the food at the end! I would love to see you go to Texas and showcase Jesse and his school on Local Legends!

[@ryot340]

Would be a great Local Lengends episode!!

[@ScrapesDaFleur]

Brad be a good a boy a do an episode on olive oils, explaining flavor difference, how to use them, etc. Cheers!

[@gabejohnston153]

Yes take us to the ranch

[@onemightymill]

This is INSANE! Thank you so much for educating... Maybe someday we can educate you about the difference between stone-milled and roller-milled flour. Keep being BRAD babaaaaay

[@ScrapesDaFleur]

Brad is like a 5 year old on coke and this other chef is like what the faaack!!!! Too funny!!!

[@RonKhormaei]

Another fun episode by Brad. It's also great to see all the high-quality products especially Steelport knives used by Brad and Jesse. Keep these episodes coming! 🙌🙌

[@EthanCrawl]

I could watch these two together for the rest of my life

[@bando5959]

I miss the OG cast together on the other channel but I’m glad I finally came across your personal channel better late than never

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all hail the ingredient shrine! 🕯️🐗 🌰🍒🫒🧂🍄🏺🔪

[@kailawes175]

The combination of foraged food, free-range meat and home-grown essentials is something that we should all aspire to emulate. Too many of us, me very much included, are too dependant on multi-million dollar supermarkets for every aspect of our diets.

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Brad's tattoo is the sun, anthropomorphized, it's wearing sunglasses, but it has tipped the sunglasses down the bridge of its nose and is peeking at you over the top of the frames.

[@daemonk756890]

Got me salivating.

[@sauceokay]

Jesse could be the next Bob Ross of cooking

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I so enjoy your history lessons ✌️🎶🤘

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god i missed some quality brad content and this did not disappoint whatsoever

[@russ_kulus]

definitely a high school musical tattoo

[@F0XD1E]

That's a beautiful table by the way. Good taste!

[@sofiamandelertpracownik1668]

Amazing episode! Would love to see you talk about food preserving methods like you did with the persimmon 🤤 sounds wild good

[@yooperdog]

Great job both of you. Brad is just to funny sometimes. We call them leeks around here and we pickle them turmeric. And I love um.

[@annab3184]

Brad's tattoo is definitely Alex Delany's initials

[@Seannn1]

jesse the elderly buddha calm labrador vs brad leone golden retriever puppy is so funny to me

[@Redwoobacca]

yo man you really be bringing that community around cooking food vibe, like in a very deep primal human kinda way. and it's so goddamn beautiful. literally hanging out having great convo and connection with your fellow human and u get to watch some real slick knife work. best vibes.

[@RRckr910]

Just found out you made your own channel, but I am so ready for it!

[@nickcutler3802]

5:13 Yay the best part of the show

[@eharing0413]

Yes please a Local Legends with Jesse!!!

[@narbekalantarians6269]

Wild boar is def an iykyk deal in Texas

[@RottenlyMoodyChild]

Woah, this was a great educational episode! I learned so much. Kudos! Ice cream man! 🍦😂

[@zeveroarerules]

Brad: You ain't dyin' like Elvis - He died of constipation and drug overdoso. Well, we'll see where the night goes. Jesse: ... That was comedy gold though.

[@CalamusandSinew]

I want to see the Turkey hunt.

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best show on youtube....keep it up!

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1000% Brad's ankle tattoo is Tweety Bird.

[@macey463]

That looked so good.

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Only series I look forward to nowadays

[@outdoorloser4340]

Love this ❤

[@jeffb4612]

Unfortunately, but fortunately we don't have them in washington state. I would love to hunt these year round, so many regulations for native animals. Great show.

[@wit6665]

goes to get coals, comes back with bike and empty hands lol i know the feeling.

[@axr42]

Brad had a great Sativa that day :)

[@johannesr8709]

Love your kitchen man! I want it haha

[@deenaderrington1934]

GREAT episode. We just found out we have feral hogs in Wisconsin!

[@hunt_trap_fish]

Damnit Brad... I love this channel. Your ADHD / Dad Energy is the best. Soooo relatable. Brad's ankle tattoo is a really bad monkey riding a rocket ship that looks more like a football. Brad, please go to TX and do another pig video with Jesse!

[@F0XD1E]

Love Jesse.

[@DekarNL]

Love this video. We have wild boar in The Netherlands and we like us a good hog stew😊

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YAY THANKS JESSE

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I really love this channel

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Developing the internet for all u monsters on thanksgiving. The real Santa.

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@9:26 “Sovinyon Blonk” 😂😂💀💀

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we love you brad

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Brad's tattoo I'd say is something Grateful Dead related......dancing bear? Skull?

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18:01 killed me 😄