Okanagan butchers game meats

They also have meat further processed off-site into sausage as well as various smoked and cured products. The North Okanagan Game Meats label still operates and services the restaurant and winery business in the Okanagan valley with game meats such as lamb, deer, wild boar, ostrich, emu, and rabbit.

He has provided valuable meat cutting and processing knowledge to the third year students in the culinary arts program for many years, and even offers site visits to his operation in Enderby, providing the students with superb hands-on experience.

Richard strives to supply his customers with the highest quality local meats; his products are sourced from producers locally right here in the heart of the beautiful BC Okanagan Valley. We require that all deer are skinned prior to coming to our shop. If your unable to do so yourself please call us to make possible arrangements.

Hang the deer by the head or neck. Avoid cutting through the hide to the hair. Avoid cutting through the skin over the tarsal glands. Avoid contaminating meat, hands and knives with dirt and dried urine found on the lower legs of rutting bucks.

Begin by cutting through the skin around the neck, close to the head. Cut outward with the knife so you do not cut through the hair. It is best to remove as much of the hide as possible by pulling.

Use the knife only in tight spots. Some hunters use a weight, winch or vehicle to pull most of the hide from the carcass. Insert a ball or rock in a fold in the neck skin and attach to a rope it is best not to use this technique if the deer has been shot in the neck. Lower legs should be cut off at the knee joints. Wash the carcass with cold water and allow it to dry.

Remove any hair that remains. Moose hunting in BC is simply one of those trophied hunts that all hunters dream of. Its about spending time in the outdoors with friends and family while spending sometimes weeks looking for that moose.

We help to ensure that your moose is processed correctly but how do you help make the trip back with game successful? Game Care First-time moose hunters need to know that handling the animal once it is killed will not be easy. But, with the appropriate equipment and a bit of knowledge, the job can go smoothly. If you are planning to have your moose butchered by a professional, it would be wise to check with him in advance about his preferences for handling moose.

Whatever you choose to do will depend a great deal on your means of getting the moose out of the woods and how you plan to transport it to camp or home. The "game taste" people often speak of is usually the result of poor handling more than anything else. With proper care, moose meat can be outstanding table fare. The main cause of moose meat spoilage is heat.

You can avoid this danger by field dressing your moose immediately. Allow the meat to cool rapidly by providing good air circulation. You should also take every precaution to keep your moose free of dirt, debris, blood and hair.

Cheesecloth or commercial game bags offer the best protection from dirt and flies and still allow necessary air circulation. A liberal application of black pepper will also help to discourage flies. Field dressing should take place as soon after the kill as possible.

Once the animal is dead, bacterial action can spoil the meat quickly. The chance of spoilage increases the longer you wait and the warmer the temperature. Follow the link for more details; ontario. Keep a dead wild animal. Just a quick note to say how pleased I am with the deer that you guys processed in December. Not only was the packaging done extremely professionally, the meat was cut to perfection, not a lot of fat, and in excellent portions.

Also, the sausages are amazing. If anyone needs a Turkey I booked two yesterday and they were amazing. Thanks for everything and helping me make my guests so happy eating fresh and local.

Their homemade pepperoni sticks are awesome. Fantastic store. They have great deal and great prices and everything is fresh. Plus have you tried their smokies No grease and they are huge. Best meats AND service in town.