Spatchcocked Chokecherry Pheasant on a Plank
Spatchcocking sounds fancy but it’s pretty simple in practice. All you need is a pair of shears to remove the spine from a bird. Spatchcocking helps reduce cooking time, ensures even cooking, and is a good choice for smaller game birds when every bit of tasty meat...
Planked Venison Kofta
Kofta – also spelled kufta, kofte, kafta, and so on – are, in essence, Middle Eastern meatballs. They can also take the form of a small meatloaf or oblong kebabs. The spices that go into kofta and what the kofta get served with varies by region. This is the way I like...
Cedar Wrapped Venison Negimaki
Negimaki – scallion rolls – are an old favorite of mine, plucked from the pages of Japanese-American restaurant menus. These tasty little rolls are normally made with beef and the recipe is a spinoff of a sushi roll typically made with bluefin tuna. Here I make them...
Smoky Venison Stock
Venison stock is great. It puts oft-cast aside bones, connective tissues, and small scraps to use and it boosts the moisture and flavor of wild game dishes without overpowering them the way beef or chicken stock can. Stock isn’t an exact science, sniff and sample it...
Smoked King Crab Legs with Smoky Garlic Butter
You’ll never have to pay top dollar for Crab Legs at a fancy restaurant again! Getting that perfect smoky flavor is so easy to do at home, plus – don’t be mad if you start to find excuses to add this smoked garlic butter to every meal… Total...
Smoked Spiral Sliced Ham with Honey Mustard Glaze
Spiral sliced hams are a genius creation, so easy to prepare and serve. We love the flavors that arise from a little blanket of wood smoke on a pellet grill, giving you the perfect holiday ham and leaving your oven space free. Total Time: 2 hoursServings: 8-10...
Winter Fire
Campfires were made for Winter. While we often think of campfires alongside memories of balmy summer nights, outdoor cooking in the Winter time offers a completely new enjoyment for live fire cooking and grilling. Here in Alaska the shrinking of the days is...
Cedar Wrapped Salmon with Shallots & Asparagus
Cedar wraps are a great way to jazz up a simple meal. This recipe includes some seasoning and just 3 ingredients. Couldn’t be easier! Total Time: 25 minutesServings: 4 Ingredients: Cedar Grilling Wraps 4 6-8 oz Salmon Filets, skin and bones removed 2 Shallots,...
Cedar Planked Togarashi Salmon with Nori Pesto
This unique dish can be paired with rice, pasta, soba noodles, or ramen. It’s incredibly flexible and packed with umami. Feel free to add poached eggs for an extra rich touch, or roasted vegetables to keep it healthy. Total Time: 30 minutesServings: 4 Ingredients:...
Zesty Cedar Planked Cod
This recipe is simple, bright, and packs a major flavor punch. Total Time: 20 minutesServings: 2 Ingredients: Cedar Grilling Planks 2 5-8 oz Cod Loin portions 1 Orange, zested 1 Lemon, zested 1 Lime, zested 1 Tbsp Peppercorn medley, ground Kosher salt Olive oil...