Wild Game for the Big Game: Cooking Special | S2E13 | MeatEater

With a full freezer from a long and successful fall season, any big sporting event is the perfect opportunity to cook up a pile of game meat and invite over some friends to watch the game. Steven Rinella prepares a collection of killer appetizers from animals harvested on recent MeatEater episodes. Featured dishes include tahr chili, Dall sheep sliders, Javelina tacos, and caribou sausage. These recipes are easy to make at home. With Steve’s help, your next party will truly be a wild game.
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[@galamonkey]

Love the fact he has a real kitchen. No crazy $15k range, $10k fridge and deep freezer, or any other type of set that they usually do a cooking show on. Just regular, well-used appliances and a house that looks like people live in it, kids school projects on the fridge, a regular spice rack thats easy to get to, and just a genuinely honest kitchen.

[@rydogga6542]

You know he shopped around for that smoker though, priorities!

[@charlesandrews606]

He lives in a much nicer house now, and a much nicer kitchen. This is an old old old episode.

[@bradyb837]

That knife wall though!

[@JColeJ97]

@@charlesandrews606 that makes sense i almost commented steve is looking great like he got younger! Lol

[@jhamelin119]

whats a range

[@jimhardee9834]

Cooks for three days for his friends, serves wine in a Solo cup. Classic!

[@jedimasterjoe5386]

I love you red solo cup

[@russ.5179]

A real forest fuck. Gives meticulous work into getting food technique right and not one shit for pretentious jewelry utensils. Such as wine glasses.

[@10centuries32]

My guess is maybe so it didn't feel so formal

[@FVPS904]

2021 Steve would never step foot in that kitchen

[@hunt_trap_fish]

@@FVPS904 I literally laughed out loud at this

[@dallasedc2976]

This man is an artist in everything he does, master chef of wild game, writer, hunter , podcaster and tv....Steve Rinella is a legend

[@buntiangingo]

This is what its all about. Bringing home an animal from the bush and cooking it for the family is always a proud moment

[@randysparks1271]

Family, friends, and good food. Hunting and Thanksgiving are one in the same. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

[@user-mz2ow4ky7v]

It’s what makes me want to hunt 👌

[@daddydoc1115]

"There's no jokes you can make that I havent made or heard others made a thousand times" Wanna bet, Steven Wienerella?

[@wesleymiller4159]

😂😂😂

[@nmysights0185]

9 seconds later: “I just thought of a new one I hadn’t thought of before.”

[@bongieger7871]

I wonder how his luggage looks like when he flies home from a shoot. TSA: Anything to declare Rinella: You sure you want to do this?

[@tristan1687]

They inspected my gear going to a hunt. TSA did not check it coming back lol

[@somersdehaney2880]

Let’s take a moment to appreciate how large his book shelf is

[@davidgray7907]

ummmmm....

[@greysonshambaugh2483]

most knowledgeable guy i know

[@jaeayala8616]

🙌🏽

[@AngryOscillator]

7:33 there's a man proud of his sausage

[@nunyabeeswax2575]

A man? Don't you mean every man? 😆

[@bigazzasian]

I love how when he’s pushing out the Sausage he has a big ole grin on his face! Haha

[@Dr.Zoidberg087]

lol yeah. talking about the jokes he's heard and then as he's doing it says "just thought of a new one" but he's classy so he doesn't share 😂

[@joshgraham5592]

I always make sure I watch these cooking episodes on a full stomach, its unbearable otherwise.

[@rednuts420]

I agree 100%

[@mtotheHo]

I am dealing with an empty stomach right now and it is a struggle.

[@chillwinston4216]

Steve rinella - legend

[@manashdhar9846]

Imagine Being Steven's friends

[@shotleftmedia]

Love everything about this hunting and cooking wild meat.... Here in sunny south africa we love wild game meat... I'm busy cooking kudu meat at the moment🤤

[@williecosgrove]

Warren Wee Dick ? Most strange name

[@barryudo7920]

Kudu is such nice meat👌👌

[@dababyyeayea2283]

@@williecosgrove 💀

[@dababyyeayea2283]

Kudu meat is awesome if you use traditional methods

[@wesleyallison4230]

The meateater crew has inspired me to hunt, butcher and cook my own wild game. Just did a whole smoked and braised venison shoulder instead of a turkey today for Thanksgiving. It was amazing!

[@bearguru8180]

I really appreciate this episode. Meateater’s nuanced and approachable stance on wild game and conservation is what inspired me to begin my adult onset hunting journey. However, I started watching Meateater in the later seasons, after Steve already had all of the trappings of his brand’s success. Seeing Steve in this setting as opposed to his much fancier current home definitely renewed my vigor and hope for a successful hunting lifestyle in the face of rampant hunting based commercialism. Thank you.

[@spood87839]

Strapping on my drool bib before clicking play.

[@gino03cobrastang]

Just finished watching this. If this doesn't make someone appreciate hunting I don't know what will. I love watching Meat Eater. Can't wait for the next video.

[@brycehiigel235]

Mouth watering hungry as well.

[@TexasJungle]

I just got through editing and uploading my daughters first buck catch clean cook tenderloin! Thank you for being an example to me, my children and my channel! Happy Thanksgiving everybody

[@gibbontakeit9098]

Hey man! I just found/ followed your channel. You do a good job.

[@rbljackson]

Made my first batch of wild hog Schnitzel this Thanksgiving Morning from the backstrap of a boar. Gotta say it wasnt too bad at all!! Happy Thanksgiving.

[@xqhue7807]

Who else likes the turkey hunting one yesterday

[@FlimsyIndo]

Me

[@GraphicDesignerStephen]

I’ve owned the book Charcuterie for a long time, and was able to attend a pork preparation class put on by Polcyn where he broke down an entire pig and cooked sausage, terrines, and other tasty goodies. Buy the book. It’s money well spent.

[@lilhank8463]

7:06 he had the biggest cheese grin ever

[@iamnotawafflewaffle6622]

HAHA

[@nickclark3883]

I could watch this 10 times and learn something helpful every time, thanks!

[@tineejohnston9737]

He’s even as neat and precise in cooking as in his shooting skills, omg I’m so impressed of this guy 😎❤️😇

[@xy337]

i wasn’t into hunting at all, until i started watching this channel!

[@Trapsarentgay133]

The herb bell is an amazing idea

[@mooseknuckle8334]

7:33 You gotta put that on a t-shirt....hahahahaha

[@prototype4750]

This guy is awesome. Ive never hunted in my life but watching these videos makes want to get out there and giving it a shot

[@Lavy420]

Pun intended

[@quaidmoore7997]

Do it!

[@FranciscoGomez-su1mk]

I’m new to this channel but god I love this mans way of life. Keep enjoying what you love. ✊🏽🤙🏽

[@dmfc4277]

I would feel obligated to sit there staring intently at the food as I ate it, making exaggerated noises of enjoyment, and thanking him profusely. I would be a total weirdo that nobody wanted to come back to the next get together, just to show my appreciation for the absolutely insane amount of effort he put into each of these dishes. Steve: I went to the other side of the world and tracked this chili for a week in the blistering cold uninhabitable mountains. I then had to hike myself, all my gear, and the 70 pound carcass back down the mountain to butcher and package it all night, then ship it to my home where I vacuum sealed and froze it just to begin the process of cooking it over the last 3 days for you. Me: Cool! I brought some chips.

[@sevenx24]

awesome job love how this channel respects the animals they harvest and really appreciate what it means to appreciate what they are enjoying

[@Hastur805]

Beans are all about the broth. Take those same ingredients and blend them into your chicken stock. Get that stock hot. Use the stock in a blender to help bring your seasoning together. Take a smoked hammock or pork neckbones and cook them down in water. Once they cook down, drain the water and add the meat into your beans. Clean and drop a whole onion into the pot. Take it out once the onion starts to break apart. Go slow and low until your beans are soft. Get some bread and get it!

[@delmertoribio9520]

As a Native American who hunts and fishing to nourish my family I really admire Steven with his shows and cooking and eating everything he harvests he’s the real dude I jus wish I can meet him and give him some of our recipes for all the game we take for him to try especially for the jackrabbit our jackrabbit recipe is out of this world

[@kosmickreation]

I want to Eat with Steve! Ive never had game prepared that well like that. Goals! 🦃

[@rwilson208]

Like father, like son. Steve, How did you get into hunting? How old were you? Who taught you? The foods look amazing. Great job.

[@jacobdaus3835]

Steve handled those sausages like a pro, huh? Lol 😂😉

[@teelee9913]

This is beautiful. That’s what its about feeding your friends and family. enjoying what nature has provided at it’s finest. Awesome work looking forward to your next adventure

[@jeffnix3307]

Man, it all looks great.

[@maxschmidt9461]

the paper towel seal method is genius!!!

[@zachdesatnick2107]

7:34 my man was feelin GOOD

[@jpara617]

Came here for the sausage jokes that everyone has said a "thousand times"

[@jovany984]

one thousand AND one aint gonna hurt nobody 😂

[@ronald6539]

Lmao factz

[@mtnman6942]

Saying hi from British Columbia 😎👍 I had an awesome hunting season Freezer is full Now to enjoy my elk and moose meat 🥩👍👍 Enjoy learning your recipes 😎

[@gwex6555]

The humbleness of his kitchen is awesome.

[@mike81399]

Love the paper towel tip👍 Just vacuum sealed venison jerky to marinate.❤️🇺🇸💯

[@ivansnegireff3071]

lovestufffrindfolw

[@christstructionmeeks383]

Just another Friday night !! 😁 thank u brother from jax fl

[@VigAdventures]

i would do some unthinkable things to be invited to Steve's House for a dinner like this!

[@d2nasty696]

Is a thong and cream cheese involved🤔

[@user-vc5rp7nf8f]

"the type of meat you use depends alot on how much you like the people that're coming over" lollll

[@gr8momba]

Nothing better than the guy making sausage with a bandaid finger.

[@vanPoll]

I know he can cook from his show - but I _NEVER_ thought he's such a social family guy who will cook for all of his friends, turn his kitchen into the Battle at the Somme and enjoy it.

[@brinkee7674]

The reason to have a wild game get together is to celebrate the life of the animal

[@tjpellegrino4261]

The meat eater crew should do a podcast/show where you all narrate over old episodes

[@drakoinx]

The way to a man's heart is through his stomach. Steve proves this time and time again.

[@NUTTANIK_87]

Quality is the word for that video 👊🏻

[@HeftyGuy]

I would absolutely kill to have a meal like this.

[@scttewegner72]

I love your life. I was brought up living the Chicago lifestyle, and its not a style I would have chosen for myself. My son and I (veterinarian student) live our adventures thorough you til we can create our own. Im planning our 1st hunting trip in 2022, which will be his 21st birthday, and my 50th. If you want to take us for an episode we are more than ready. Lol! Seriously, congrats on your success by doing what you love.

[@dalecflowers]

"West Texas Javelina Kimchi Tacos". I just felt the Earth move. Or maybe I swooned. Sign me up.

[@richardcliett8064]

Starving to death watching this one!! Every piece he prepared was perfect!! Awesome job!!

[@jeremymatheson6885]

Anthony Bourdain and Ruhlman had quite the friendship.

[@watchdealer11]

Chili Con-tar-ne 😂

[@richardfiedler2201]

Hey Steve I hope you get this message. I'm obsessed with hunting love the videos since they got popular in the early nineties. Your videos has it all the hunt camping out hardcore cooking in the field cooking at home for family and friends love your videos. By far the best videos in hunting show out there keep up the awesome work stay safe my friend.

[@wyattmorrow2645]

I’ve never watched Rinella cook something and my mouth not water after

[@jcorbett1168]

“Sausage making supply shop” hahaha Like they’re on every corner in small town USA. Luckily we have Amazon

[@Filthy_PhilDance]

Lol I’m glad I’m not the only one that thought this 😂.

[@mightyryan1456]

That chili looks bomb

[@squarewoodoutdoors]

Steve- Hey everyone I'm having a party and making some food. Everyone-. Ok what time?

[@That_Cajun_Guy]

Those javelina tacos look amazing...

[@Andre-vs5im]

That kielbasa looks good

[@FitxForxLife]

Paper towel trick is genius!

[@mohunter68]

Steve's wife came in the kitchen and said "Honey can I help you" and Steve said NO I got this go entertain the guests. Food will be out shortly. What a great experience those guest must have had. I get exited when I make a pot of deer chili. WOW!

[@michaelclarke8389]

It's nice to see that you took home some of what New Zealand has to offer and hope to see you back here for some more hunting

[@rabbithomesteading3797]

I dont know about with a marinade in with it but to keep meat juices from ruining the seal ..lightly freeze it first before a vacuum seal it. great show

[@edwinpascual2339]

Man what lucky friends 🥲

[@mariahbonner5320]

Absolutely every bit of that looks amazing!

[@dalton1824]

No vegetable was harmed in making this video. And I want all of it.

[@baxteryoung9043]

Charcuterie is one of my favorite books. Just began grinding my own sausage. Glad to see you using that tome of deliciousness

[@fifidosch2867]

That sausage looks absolutely divine.

[@lockguy2652]

can you imagine rooting through his fridge or freezer. lol the stuff you could find.

[@beardedbehr4105]

I knew Steve was gonna bugger up the word 'charcuterie'. What I admire about Steve is his reliability.

[@wesleybullock814]

This guy is my Hero....!!!!!

[@philippowell2232]

"You can find this salt at any sausage making supply shop" ...never in my life lmao

[@ycantwebefriends1]

Plucking a turkey right now for the Gallentine and then you hit me with this.... god bless you Steve.

[@MrTValleyguy]

I don't hunt and I think I'm to old to pick it up. But I love Meat Eater and Steve's approach.

[@michaelcookson2111]

As real as it gets. A gift from God for hunters.

[@h31212]

Imagine taking a bite out of one slider and go ''Hmm yes tastes just like a BigMac'' lol

[@bearcatm2395]

Big fan. Next time will you please give measurements for spices and cook times 🙏

[@JK-cz6bu]

Who wouldn't love watching football in this house? I am going to be cooking some of the dishes on this channel. Moving past only doing stew, chili, steaks, jerky, kabobs....gotta try making asu much more. Best hunting and cooking channel ever

[@GMSSS]

World class food and guess who made them .. best hunter of all time hands down.. cheers everyone happy thanks giving..

[@williamclinton2289]

OMG, I got a chub for that chilli. Looks like the best Chilli ever

[@jessekerlin6725]

“Sausage making supply shop” oh my town has one of those

[@tommypark2522]

Master chef, great hunter and presented and great writer apparently too hahah

[@loupuleff571]

Nice job Steve very nice for you to do that for your friends !!

[@jay1jayf]

Steven "The GOAT" Rinella

[@manueljesustzabchuc9338]

Felicidades, steve! Buena comida, buenos amigos.....

[@longy6612]

Not only can he catch he can cook 🥰

[@ptrcksrn]

I love this kind of episode per season 🤗 💯

[@masondavis1231]

I was watching another cooking show but knew this would be better!

[@bamargerin]

Crushed ice, instead of regular water!? Wow, truly a Professional !!

[@DownSouthLax]

Wholesome

[@tylerhamblen2591]

As someone who loves to cook and eat wild game, (but has never been hunting) would love to meet steve, and love his cooking style, I'm poor folk so it'll never happen

[@sethmitchell9783]

Meat eater, that's the best episode, n that's what it's about, from the field ,preparing, n cooked, served n enjoyed ,.. #indigenous #Native ,respects from Acoma N.M

[@hunt_trap_fish]

Charcuterie by Rhulman and Polcyn is on my shelf, right next to the MeatEater collection and Hank Shaw's books. It is the BEST.