Episode 275: Wild Game Without Borders
From Wild Fish and Game Podcast by Harvesting Nature
May 26, 2026 · 44 min · Season 8 · Episode 275
About this episode
Justin Townsend and Adam Berkelmans explore how global cuisines can inspire new approaches to cooking wild game.
Summary: Justin Townsend and Adam Berkelmans explore how global cuisines can inspire new approaches to cooking wild game, emphasizing techniques suited for tougher, leaner, and more variable ingredients. They discuss the historical roots of European traditions, the influence of other cuisines, and practical tips for expanding your culinary repertoire. - Leave a Review of the Podcast - Buy our Wild Fish and Game Spices The Art of Venison Sausage Making Chapters: 00:00 Exploring Wild Game Cooking Traditions 10:00 The Influence of European Cooking on Wild Game 19:50 Global Cuisines and Their Techniques for Wild Game 21:40 Culinary Adaptations Across Cultures 27:15 The Importance of Enjoying Food 33:36 Techniques for Cooking Wild Game 39:04 Exploring Global Culinary Systems 44:53 Redefining Wild Food and Its Potential Takeaways: European culinary traditions and their origins Techniques for tough and lean meats from global cuisines The influence of scarcity and environment on cuisine development Using spices, acids, and fermentation to balance wild ingredients Practical methods for applying international techniques at home…
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Guests: Justin Townsend, Adam Berkelmans
Topics covered
- wild game cooking
- global cuisines
- culinary techniques
- European traditions
- cooking adaptations
- food culture
Keywords
- wild game
- global cuisines
- cooking techniques
- culinary systems
- wild food
- traditional recipes
- food culture
- foraging
- wild meat
- culinary diversity
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Organizations: Harvesting Nature
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