Demystifying wild game, female hunting, and sourcing your meat outside of the grocery store with MeatEater's Danielle Prewett

In this episode, Liz and Joey sat down with Danielle Prewett, founder of Wild and Whole and a contributing editor for MeatEater. The conversation explores Danielle's journey into hunting and cooking, emphasizing the importance of food sustainability and the unique flavors of wild game. The episode also delves into best practices for processing wild game and the significance of understanding where our food comes from. Tune in to hear Danielle share her insights on meat aging, cooking techniques for wild game, and her journey in writing a cookbook focused on conscious eating.

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Key Takeaways:

• Danielle Prewett believes she has the best job in the world.
• The journey to appreciate food starts with understanding its source.
• Hunting is about connecting with nature, not just killing animals.
• Women face unique challenges in the hunting community.
• The flavor of wild game varies greatly based on the animal's diet and lifestyle.
• Sustainability in food sourcing is crucial for both hunters and farmers.
• The experience of hunting can be empowering for women.
• Cooking with wild game can be a culinary adventure.
• Understanding the processing of wild game is essential for new hunters.
• The relationship between stress hormones and meat quality is significant. Aging meat enhances flavor and tenderness.
• Dry aging requires specific temperature and humidity controls.
• Wild game cooking can be simplified to two methods: hot and fast or low and slow.
• Fishing techniques vary significantly between freshwater and saltwater.
• Conscious eating involves understanding the interconnectedness of food sources.

Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to Wild Foods and Hunting
03:00 Danielle's Journey to Hunting and Cooking
06:02 The Importance of Food Sustainability
08:59 Women in Hunting: Overcoming Barriers
12:04 The True Essence of Hunting
15:08 Connecting with Nature Through Hunting
17:51 The Evolution of Wild and Whole
21:02 Culinary Perspectives on Wild Game
23:58 Flavor Profiles: Wild Game vs. Domesticated Meat
26:51 Processing Wild Game: Best Practices
39:46 The Science of Aging Meat
42:46 Methods of Dry Aging and Meat Preservation
49:41 Cooking Techniques for Wild Game
56:08 Demystifying Wild Game Cooking
01:01:10 Adventures in Fishing and Hunting
01:09:04 Creating a Cookbook: A Journey of Conscious Eating

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