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Roughin' It Lite
Healthy camping recipes brought to you by the South Dakota Departments of Health and Game, Fish and Parks to help you enjoy the Great South Dakota outdoors and live healthy.
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Wild Side of the Menu
The most succulent wild game can be destroyed by improper handling in the field or improper cooking at home. The handling of the meat from harvesting to preparing can make a major difference in flavor and safety of the end product. The purpose of this publication is to provide information on proper care and cookery of wild game so you can fully enjoy the fruits of the field.
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Cooking With Wild Game
Game animals lead active lives. As a result, their muscles are relatively lean. This
makes game meat drier than domestic meat. For this reason, it is important to use cooking
methods that add juiciness and flavor to the drier cuts of game meat. Game meat is generally cooked the same way as a similar cut of lean beef or poultry.
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South Dakota Department of Game, Fish & Parks - wild game recipes
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South Dakota Department of Game, FIsh & Parks - wild game cooking tips and tricks
by Allene Flora, Outdoor Campus Secretary
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Michigan Sportsmen's Web -
Recipes for venison, elk, bird, waterfowl, fish, and bear North Carolina Cooperative Extension - More recipes
K State Research and Extension - More information on handling wild game, from field to table and recipes too
North Dakota State University - Preserving game meat and fish
Arkansas Game and Fish - More recipes
University of Minnesota: Game Cookery - Venison recipes
Montana State University -
More recipes
Game-A-Roni Recipe - For any game meat |
Food Safety Tips for Eating Outdoors
• Wash hands thoroughly and frequently. Use an antibacterial gel when soap and water are limited.
• Keep cold foods cold. Have adequate ice and replenish often. Use perishable foods first.
• Use a food thermometer to make sure meats are cooked to a safe eating temperature. Chill leftovers immediately.
• Keep food preparation equipment and area clean and sanitized.
• Dispose of waste promptly.
For more information: Safe Handling of Wild Game Birds and Tips for Safe Handling of Wild Game
Make Your Recipes Healthier with Ingredient SubstitutionsWhen camping we often substitute ingredients because we are missing something but you can also make a big difference in the healthiness of a recipe by making simple changes that don’t affect the taste or texture. Try these suggestions:
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To reduce the amount of fat and cholesterol:
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| Bacon |
Butter, margarine, shortening or
oil in baked goods
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Butter, oil to prevent sticking
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Eggs
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Full-fat sour cream
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Oil-based marinades
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Whole milk
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Canadian bacon, turkey bacon
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Applesauce or prune puree for
half of the called for butter,
shortening, or oil |
Cooking spray
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2 egg whites or ¼ cup egg
substitute for each whole egg
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Fat-free plain yogurt, or fat-free or
low-fat sour cream
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Wine, balsamic vinegar, fruit juice
fat-free broth |
Reduced-fat or fat-free milk
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To reduce the amount of sodium:
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Table salt
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Soy sauce
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Seasoning salt, such as garlic
salt, celery salt, onion salt
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Soups, sauces, crackers,
canned meat or vegetables
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Herbs, spices, fruit juices or salt-free
seasoning mix |
Sweet-and-sour sauce, hot mustard
sauce or low-sodium soy sauce
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Herb-only seasonings, such as
garlic powder, celery seed or onion flakes, or use finely chopped garlic, celery, or onions |
Low-sodium or reduced sodium versions
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To reduce the amount of sugar:
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Regular sugar
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Fruit canned in heavy syrup
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Reduce the amount by one-third to
one half. Add spices such as cinnamon
or flavorings such as vanilla extract to
enhance the sweetness of the food. |
Fruit canned in its own juice or in water, or fresh fruit
Pureed fruit, such as applesauce,
or low-calorie, sugar-free syrup |
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