Grinding Deer Meat with the Right Fat Ratio for Burgers

[@alabamawildman26]

Just a handy thing i learned doing my own deer and other stuff. Flatten out the ground before sealing it. It makes it easier to label it and it stacks way better in the freezer and thaws out 10 times faster when you ready cook it.

[@mikerhodes2972]

Awesome. I’m 61 and have hunted all my life. Purchased my first grinder and looking forward to some good clean food. Great video!

[@oberfarmskeepingitcountry8347]

I do the same thing with the labeling. My girls are so happy when they see it's one of their deer going to the table. I mix two pounds of bulk box bacon to ten pounds of deer. It works great. Keep these videos coming. We love them.

[@michaelquillen2679]

Good video! I've been processing my wild game for the past 37 years. Getting ready to butcher an elk this weekend that I got last weekend. Grinding meat for burger and breakfast sausage is always an ongoing experiment for me...but that's the fun! Straight-ground venison or elk has never appealed to my family. We do beef or pork fat in our grind. My wife likes a mix of elk and 80/20 ground round beef (2/1 ratio) from a custom butcher (grass-fed elk and grass-fed beef). We experiment with the ratio of elk to beef each year. The son and I really like a mix of say, 50% elk, 25% ground round beef (90/10), and 25% ground Boston butt (we call it bacon burger). We still tweak these ratios every year in a quest for the perfect ground elk! As for the killing of wild game, always believed it was part of the circle of life. At least hunting is more humane, as the wild game got to live a normal life. Thanks for the video!

[@donnerpartyof1839]

70-30 beef 80-20 pork

[@escapetherace1943]

elk tastes good on its own in my opinion but yeah right on

[@scotttomlinson5689]

Brother that's what I'm doing all day. Good Ole snow days here in southern KY. Right now just finished a back ham and after this video I'm going back to finish a front shoulder. KY season ended Monday night and I was blessed again this year to take a deer the last weekend of the season! Now it's time to bust some coyotes! God bless!

[@bobdittloff5966]

Smoke a pack a day. Lol

[@mikeraney2256]

Great video and perspective, especially comments for people that may hate hunters. Tagged two this season and as always butchered them myself and vacuum packed for the freezer to use throughout the year. Agree absolutely that it promotes respect for how we feed our families and gives a deep appreciation for what it takes to take the resource from field to table. Please tell Waylon congratulations!!

[@stevekeller8818]

Georgia boy here thanks for bringing us along.

[@CJ-jk1tz]

Brother I love your explanation of the reals of life. I cant wait to retire to do this year round. stay blessed!

[@michaelweber4384]

Atta boy Waddy! Been watching you since I was a kid in the 90s at deer camp every November! Still love that Michael attitude when it comes out!

[@jerryroesener5937]

Great video. You nailed it. There are a hundred different ways to do this. Just do it the way you like it. I had the opportunity to help out the preacher at our church with some deer for his family because there youngest can not eat beef but can eat deer. It was a good time and feeling.

[@BCNichols]

I freakin love this dude. He is a no bs dude who simply figured out how to market himself! Awesome Michael!!

[@sheepdogoutdoors2181]

Great video, and great job to your little guy for putting meat in the freezer for the family to enjoy!

[@tarussmith37]

You absolutely told the truth and someone will get upset because they have been given everything and don't understand what country living is all about. Thank you

[@aidanharvey738]

Great video I love working on my deer my daughter is 12 and loves helping

[@stitch4785]

Absolutely an amazing video. My dream is to have a processing shed just like this! Thank you for such a great video

[@pamelapelech3249]

I got my first deer this year and we processed it ourselves and you are soo right. We enjoyed it tremendously. I am still trying to get one more deer for venison summer sausage

[@garrettstraffon608]

I love when Waddell speaks the truth and tells it how it is! He always has some great points that I can take with me in a debate with some anti hunter. Or great lessons for life in general. 👍🏻🦌

[@jimmyshockley2128]

Put them deer burgers in the oven with brown gravy bed of rice and cornbread um um good and that's why we do the same thing we put 4 r 5 up every year love ur videos Jimmy from south east Mississippi

[@alvinbarrett741]

I know its an old video but I still enjoyed it as if it just dropped yesterday. I was brought up processing our own deer with my dad , grandpa , and uncles . It truly puts it in a more appreciative perspective when doing it yourself. Michael Waddell I process my own and do the ol taxidermy work on them jokers also . It puts that much more icing on the cake . Great video 👍🏻

[@dipstick5869]

I'm even later to the Party. There's nothing like bringing home the bacon, as they say and feeding Family and Friends. We need to do more of this than ever before with the Country and World crumbling apart every day! 🙏🇺🇸

[@keithalbrecht4785]

Amen Michael, I couldn't have said it any better brother!!! I love making my own sausage & smoking it in the smoker, mmm nothing taste better! I'm very blessed living here in Wisconsin! My brother lives in northern Wisconsin where we hunt, I got a buck in November. I'm thankful I got 4 deer a year ago & still have some left. The prices at the stores are crazy, it's so nice to go to the freezer pull some of God's goodness out & mmmm yummy!!!!!!!!! Good video Michael!!!

[@stevecampbell4980]

Hi Michael. You said it just as it is. Love that . Been watching you for a long time and really enjoy your content. We too process our own meat. Have done so for many years now. Can't beet feeling you get from processing your own meat' Knowing it's going too feed your family. It gets even better when you can share that process with friends or family that may not have the means to do this themselves. I farm and ranch in North central Kansas so I know full well what it takes raise food and take great pride in knowing that grains and cattle I raise go to help feed the world. I grew up hunting and fishing and continue to do so . It's too bad that the plant people are too stupid too realize just how much death happens just too feed them. I thank the good Lord we live in a place that we can live how we want. Hey if you ever get out this way look me up and maybe we can do a little hunting or fishing together. God bless you and your family. Steve Campbell

[@ronnieschaeffer3726]

We are close to the same age and it seems like we grew up together. Keep preaching what we learned to the next generation.

[@rbljackson]

LOL....Waddell jumped up on the soapbox there towards the end....BOOM...love it man! Just ramped right on up there! LOL.... I just happen to be eating some fried doe backstrap and prepping to cut up the remaining quarters for burger. You know it! I dont pay processors to take care of my animals. Hunting deer and trapping hogs makes for some fine burgers and sausage! And like you said...i know where it came from and how it was cut/cleaned/ and processed. Hey....for some great breakfast sausage, try the Leggs #10 blend...its my fav for a breakfast sausage.

[@Niceynaturalshomestead]

I love this video! My husband injured himself this year and he was going to hunt for the first time but ended up not being able to so our friends shared a deer with us and I was really looking for a video on how to do Burger because we get beef fat for free from the farm that we buy our beef from. I especially love your little

[@Niceynaturalshomestead]

Explanation out of how veganism kills more animals than hunting does. And you are absolutely right about the good Lord. Amen!

[@scotthowell1356]

We label our bags of deer meat when we are processing when our two kids kill them. That lets them know they are feeding the family. Good video!

[@billhall9415]

What up boys .good to see you guys again...

[@1_fishin_magician153]

Thumbs up !! great video I love the reference to Uncle Ted ... I decided to grind up all my deer meat from now on an while looking at different grinders on line I came across this vid... Good Luck everyone from Lake George, NY !!! * happy hunting !!!

[@tracyhumphries3545]

As always Michael does a great job of being the common man! Videos are very educational and informative. Keep up the great work!

[@kennyairheart894]

Brother, I’m all about that! First time my (20+ years ago) my wife got made at me was buying a grinder (a weeks worth of wages). It’s a big one. It has 10,000#s at least. And I have wore our 7 food savers vacs. I do briskets now for burger meat ( 80/20 ) and end up with 2 1/2 to 4 #s of fat left over. You can’t hardly buy ground at the store as cheap. I use that for my deer grind (70/30). Good eats!👍

[@zionsgateranch]

We add pork fat from our GOS hogs we raise and butcher. We do 80/20 and it’s the best we ever had. Lots of ways to do it 😊. Nice job

[@ybois3]

Pork fat keeps me happy and I’m not joking at all . 🥰😍😘😋

[@kaseycastleberry5066]

Tell’em Michael man you are absolutely awesome and it would be a dream come true just to spend an evening with you you seem like you are one of the most down to earth people I’ve ever watched

[@kevinheuker8476]

I add pork fat to my venison. I have access to pork fat chunks from a meat shop just down the road. Alternate chunks of venison and fat as I'm feeding the grinder, mixes it for you that way too. Lots of good methods to achieve the same goal. Good video!

[@jakemitchell1671]

Same here, although I often use ground pork and sometimes pork cutlets I buy on sale. Made burgers just last night and they were amazing. Pork fat tastes the best to me, although beef fat is excellent, too.

[@tommyperkinshuntingfishing8424]

Man thats an awesome video. Good job Waylon. I looked this up to see what ratio beef fat to add to my deer meat and what a bonus at the end. Your message to the vegan/haters was perfect. God bless and keep putting them on the ground. Again way to go Waylon, that's what its all about.

[@wadebartelini2170]

AMEN BROTHER AMEN WELL SAID !! GOD BLESS! CONGRATULATIONS TO YOUR SONS DOE HARVEST! 🙏

[@davehoward2791]

From a fellow GA boy, well done. Liked & subbed! 👍

[@dannpd1955]

Two things I do that you didnt cover, 1 Label all of my bags before I start, and 2 flatten the meat in the bag to about a 1/2 inch thickness then seal it. This really speeds up the thawing time. Good video. Thank you.

[@gdawg4ever119]

I always just mix my ground deer with ground beef when I make burgers and it just seems easier, faster , and it taste great

[@jakemitchell1671]

I've done that, but it sure does drive up the net cost since beef prices have soared during Brandon's admin. I usually use ground pork. It's much cheaper and accomplishes the same thing, although you do need to cook pork a little longer than beef.

[@gdawg4ever119]

@@jakemitchell1671 not a bad idea imo. I’ve never mixed the two but sounds good. I get ground beef fairly cheap and always have some at home so that’s why I usually mix ground beef with the deer meat.

[@israelsapp7863]

Amazing video my friend thank you!! Lol I live in Southeast Ga and I keep it 💯 Real just like you spoke it my friend I couldn't have a better name keep Rockin my Fellow Ga Brother ✌ 😎

[@brettlocklin8728]

This is kind of a cool coincidence. My son killed his first deer today "a nice Alabama buck", and I have recently purchased a meatyourmaker grinder along with other processing equipment. Planning to do what you just posted today. Great video!!! I love what you are doing and what you stand for. Keep it up brother.

[@andrewlyon4692]

I just eyeball it..... always comes out great! Had deer tacos last night!

[@calebbeverly9760]

Great content can’t wait to watch the next video. I’m a newer hunter and I’m taking in every single ounce of knowledge and everything I can find right now. The Bone Collector Crew has definitely taught me a ton so far.

[@BoneCollectorTube]

🙌 Happy Hunting brother!

[@NWHalibuthunters]

@Bone Collector well said in the video, I was raised on meat we killed cleaned butchered and did ourselves so I appreciate the words and being a voice. Great job shoot straight

[@d-rayphelps1630]

Good luck!!! Hope you have plenty of success in the future!!! Keep learning, we ain't never too old to learn. Have a good one and May God bless y'all!

[@bloodlines9610]

With deer season being over, I need any content I can get. Already signed up for therapy lol

[@OrionARS]

Gotta love that 'after season depression' lol. Finally starting to get over it by rabbit and squirrel hunting, then it will be turkey and fishing before long, and then deer again! Haha

[@garrettstraffon608]

Coyotes

[@ahoggard]

Thank you! I really appreciate videos showing how you process and use the meat!

[@kevinnisen2020]

Hey Michael a true wisconsin deer tick here, use bacon ends and pieces for your grinds about 3 pounds of the bacon ends to 10lbs of venison for the best bacon burgers u have ever had goes great in anything chili, tacos etc.

[@BoneCollectorTube]

That sounds awesome! We've had some great bacon burgers in the past

[@mikeraney2256]

Kevin, totally agree, in a pinch I’ve actually just added packaged thick cut bacon at a 90/10 ratio and it comes out great.

[@calebcody7066]

Awesome video Michael! Good information

[@DanKlein_1]

I'll have to try that next time. we just go straight venison and use it all on your taco night, chili, or manwhich, or meatloaf kind of meals. I think the reason we don't just use it as a hamburger is because it is straight deer meat and has a different texture and won't stay together as well since it is so lean.

[@swagcitydrips2hard930]

That fat to meat ratio look perfect!

[@samsanfratello7549]

I make Italian sausage with my venison grind. I use fifty percent pork shoulder and add the spices.

[@jasonbillings2401]

thank ya Micheal for an educational video!!

[@Longtrailside]

I like to make my burgers with 10% pork belly. Just enough to hold it together and add a lil bacon flavor, mmmmmhhh good! Btw love that pressure sealer, but man that thing is huge. Love the channel!

[@patriciamesserschmidt166]

I shoot deer for the freezer every year , i agree with you 100 percent on everything , you have a great show and family ,thanks for the video

[@mikegreen8032]

Love the passion!! Screw PETA!

[@tater357]

Amen my brotha...Best Meat there is. Far better than anything in the grocery stores. And all those saying it tastes WILD, learn how to process it and don't hesitate about it. It all starts once that trigger is pulled.

[@davidsignor7931]

We always mix 20-25% beef fat in we run the fat and the meat through a breakdown plate then mix it all together and run it through a 3/16 plate and into the bag

[@scottnra]

I've done a couple videos similar. We like 20% beef steak fat for pattied burgers. (Divide original weight by .8 for a true 20%) Then I mix in 1 tsp/# of high mountain burger seasoning for some, Hi Mountain Venison rub, or zesty western for 3 different flavor burgers. Also do the same with McCormicks steak seasoning. $ different flavor burgers pattied, frozen and ready for the grill at a minutes notice. We have about 150 patties put up now!

[@joefaunda8049]

Keep it coming we love it up here in Ohio

[@justindaywoodworking8380]

loved how you took the time to tell the vegan/libs off.. subscribed!

[@outdoorztime2923]

Michael, what size of building were you processing your doe in? I'd like to build a place to process my deer in the future along with a good spot to hang and skin them. We have limited space in our small, cabin kitchen, so a place to process will be great (we'll probably keep a freezer in it as well). Thanks! Great content.

[@BrandonJohnson-sp5wk]

I work at a local meat store that's awesome I want a grinder of my own

[@kennethverkest6717]

There's nothing better than a fried tenderloin sandwich or deer burger 🍔

[@ellismusser4326]

Love ya brother !! Keep after them !!

[@pamelapelech3249]

Looks wonderful

[@terrychase6042]

Love you Mike. Let's go fishin!

[@denrizza]

I took roughly 1lb of venison and added a 1lb pack of Tennessee Pride Sausage to it. STILL tasted like burger and couldn't tell there was sausage in it. Also, I use a food processor as opposed to a grinder. Makes the meat more fine and mix well. At least for me.

[@edwardbuck8094]

Well said and demonstrated!👍

[@pamelapelech3249]

Looks fantastic

[@jrd8640]

I either do straight venison or will add pork. I don’t use beef because it overpowers the venison flavor where pork is more neutral

[@dewaynehamrick2906]

I am considering getting a Meat Your Maker grinder after seeing several KZbinrs using it. My hesitation was after researching the holding company American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) ESG report. Then again most companies are falling in line with the ESG global policies.

[@marybustamante6657]

Love this guy!!!

[@jerrodharper6508]

Right. I handle all our meat. I ground 8 deer this season. We eat deer. I don’t do fat though. Good job. Thanks for the vid.

[@larrybatenhorst3133]

Beef makes it better goes further

[@larrywarner9314]

I like my version at a 70/30 mix , and I use pork back fat or pork belly with my venison when making burger or sausage.

[@richardtrammell7521]

Love the content brother 😊

[@shanevision]

My personal taste is 80% deer/ 20% beef fat. I'v learned running 80% deer- 20%lean beef (chuck, whatever is on sale) then 80% meat, 20% beef fat. This mix usually pleases everyone.

[@texasghost-rider]

Well said, well done Wayloyn!

[@stormvet91]

Like your vac sealer. I've got a vac sealer from meat but smaller and it sucks.

[@BoneCollectorTube]

This one from Meat is really good! They have different options too

[@ryanwindham2997]

Preach it brother! Y’all should team up with MEAT! And give away some processing equipment.

[@KarlBAndersen]

Smash the burger flat before you vacuum it. It lays nicer in the freezer and vacs better when you expose more surface area. And label it before you stuff the bag.

[@freddiecade8994]

After first grind with beef fat mix and Grind a 2nd time looks delicious

[@jimquinalty8631]

I process my own deer and the other animals and fish I take. I like that I know that is clean and cared for right.

[@VincentConti-m5j]

A funny deer story...true...one night i was on my way to some friends house. A lonely country road. Saw a small fawn on the side of the road. Put it in the bed of my old pickup. I went into their kitchen with the fawn over my shoulder and dumped it on the kitchen table!!!!! My friend hung it in his barn. Then told me that we had to inform the police cause i had broken the law!!!!! We could vet a big fine. This was before cell phones. The person that hit deer had gone to call the police. He knew what the procedure was. And it belonged to him. In a short while he came to get his deer....no problem!!!!!

[@jasonrhoton1444]

Can you tell me where you found that beef fat in the pellet form?

[@quintenpuckett3399]

I enjoy hunting and fishing and I like fresh venison

[@jerrys2346]

The rant at the vegans was my favorite part!

[@jimparker3892]

70/30....venison/beef fat....the winning ticket!

[@adamandgretchengose4531]

Well done!

[@tommy1620]

I don't do any fat in my Vinson, and it is always great! But here in Michigan we have corn feed Deer. Sorry about your luck.!

[@blakemcdaniel5007]

Great video Michsel nothing like it !

[@Jerry0153A]

Just to clarify something for the viewers, a 80/20 mix means 8 pounds meat and 2 pounds fat. Enjoy!!!

[@gregoryskuhn1095]

Loved your video, There's nothing better..been doing the same for years and years.

[@claymcbunch1013]

Get some bacon ends n pieces thst come in the 3 pound pack or so. Mix 3 pounds deer to 1 point bacon pieces and grind up. Best burgers ever

[@lungbustercrnvr1384]

AMEN MIKE!!!!

[@bobkoval]

Preach it bro

[@ejsocci2630]

It’s the only way to go brother

[@wdtaut5650]

2:29 Your wife is right. Straight grind is best for chili, spaghetti, meat loaf, probably more. Those don't benefit from any extra fat. The added fat is needed for hamburgers and anytime you want it to stick together.

[@kmisercola7180]

I find 80/20 to be the most flavorful and the right balance of fat.

[@kesleycottrell1416]

I like mixing it with cheap hamburger. Another trick is if you have regular ground venison and are trying to make a burger put just a little instant potatoes in it.

[@rmd9032]

Write on labels before filling the bags and flatten grind out to the entire size of the bag before sealing so they thaw much more quickly

[@waltoncude748]

Like your video, thanks for making it. Just for grins...guess what? Beef fat is Organic Too!

[@edro3838]

👍 Aging if you have the facility. I always use the loin and grind the rest using beef or pork fat at 90/10 ratio. 😉

[@nuntawood]

Preach brother. Love ya!