The Montana plains are famous for the North American elk, which is a favorite game animal of the hunters who come here. In recent years, elk populations have grown again thanks to a concerted conservation effort over the past few decades. There are now over a million elk living in North America again. Elk populations … Read more
Dried beef is a handy pantry staple that can be used to quickly add protein and flavor to meals and snacks Hormel is one of the most well-known brands of dried beef But if you’ve had a package lingering in your pantry, you may be wondering – how long does Hormel dried beef really last? … Read more
Homemade Vegetable Beef Soup is so easy to make, either on the stovetop or in the slow cooker. This healthy soup recipe has hearty vegetables, tender beef chunks, and a rich tomato broth that cooks them all together. An easy, cozy, satisfying meal that’s perfect to enjoy during the winter season!. This vegetable beef soup … Read more
Cooking a perfect beef brisket can seem intimidating. But with the right technique even novice cooks can make this cut of meat melt-in-your-mouth tender. The key is using a roaster oven and keeping the cooking low and slow. In this article, I’ll walk you through my simple, foolproof method for cooking brisket in a roaster. … Read more
Pumpkins are a popular fall crop, known for being made into jack-o-lanterns and pumpkin pie. But did you know that wild animals like elk also enjoy eating pumpkins? Keep reading to learn more about whether elk eat pumpkins and how to use pumpkins to attract elk to your property. An Overview of Elk Diet Elk … Read more
Beef stock cubes are a versatile pantry item that can add deep, savory flavor to soups, stews, gravies, and more With just a cube or two, you can transform plain water into a rich, homemade-tasting beef broth But when using them, it’s important to get the ratio right relative to the amount of water. Using … Read more
Lean ground meat is great when you don’t want to add too much rendered fat to a dish. You may choose to buy the leaner stuff because of your diet or personal preference. However, since lean ground meat has less fat, it can sometimes become dry and tasteless after being cooked. The good news is … Read more
Anyone who has cooked meat knows what it’s like to take it out of the oven or pan and find that it’s not quite done. When it comes to steak, it probably won’t hurt you (that’s why you can eat it rare), and in America, we tend to greatly exaggerate how dangerous pork that isn’t … Read more
Producers want to meet the cow’s nutrient requirement, but they sure don’t want to overfeed expensive forages. Because it was dry this summer and harvested forages are expensive, it will be important to get a good idea of how much feed will be needed to get through this part of the winter in order to … Read more
Beef Stroganoff Alfredo, the rich beef flavor of smoked tri-tip with a “Kiss of Smoke“. Smoked sirloin works beautifully as well. For ease of use, we used jars of garlic Alfredo sauce. For taste, we used Cluck sausage. No sugar, just the right amount of herbs and spices to compliment your beef. Awesome. Plus, there’s … Read more
