Venison Burger
Ingredients
- 16oz Deer Venison
- 2oz Deer Venison Seasoning
- 2-4 T Worcestershire Sauce
- 1t Salt to taste
Directions
in a large bowl mix 1lb venison burger with 1oz of venison burger seasoning. Add salt and pepper to taste. Form 3oz patties.
Now build a small wood fire in your backyard and place the patties directly on the wood coals for 1 minute per side. Some of the wood will stick to the meat. This is okay- it adds flavor.
Melt Cheddar or American for best taste.
Creamy Saucy Taco Beef
This recipe delivers restaurant-quality taco beef with rich, bold flavors, perfect for tacos, burritos, or nachos.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4-5 tablespoons "Occult Grilled Shrimp" seasoning
- 4 tablespoons (½ stick) butter
- 4 oz milk
- 4 oz water
- Vegetable oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Preheat the Pan
- Heat a large cast iron pan over high heat.
- Add a very thin layer of vegetable oil. Wait until the pan is smoking or the oil is shimmering.
- Cook the Beef (First Side)
- Place the ground beef into the pan as a whole piece, flipping it away from you to avoid splatter.
- Do not break up the meat. Let it cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes to form a caramelized crust.
- Cook the Beef (Second Side)
- Turn the heat up to high for a moment to reheat the pan.
- Flip the beef over and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes to create a crust on the second side.
- Break Up the Meat
- Reduce the heat to low. Use a metal spatula to break the beef into small pieces.
- Don’t worry if it seems overcooked at this stage.
- Season the Beef
- Sprinkle 4-5 tablespoons of "Occult Grilled Shrimp" seasoning evenly over the beef.
- Add ½ stick of butter to the pan and stir until fully melted and incorporated.
- Add Liquid
- Pour in 4 oz milk and 4 oz water. Stir well to combine.
- Simmer the Meat
- Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Cover the pan with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Set a timer for 10 minutes.
- Finish the Taco Meat
- After 10 minutes, the liquid should be absorbed, and the seasonings will have penetrated the meat.
- There should be a small amount of gravy left in the pan—keep this with the meat for extra flavor.
Grilled Shrimp
Ingredients
- 300-450g (10-16oz) Large Shrimp (raw, peel on)
- 120ml (4oz) Guinness Ale
- 30g (1oz) Red Onion
- 2 tsp Honey
- 1 tsp Salt
Additional: Olive oil, lemon juice, shrimp shells (reserved from peeling)
Directions
1. Make the Shrimp Sauce
- Combine the following ingredients:
- 2oz mayo
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tbsp shrimp seasoning
- 1 tbsp MSG
- Mix until smooth.
Congrats! You just made an amazing sauce!
2. Develop the Marinade
- Peel and devein the shrimp, saving the shells for the marinade.
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat with olive oil.
- Add shrimp shells and cook until red.
- Add red onion chunks and salt, cooking for 4 minutes.
- Reduce the heat and add 1 tbsp Occult Grilled Shrimp Seasoning.
- Cook for 30 seconds to toast and wake up the spices.
- Add 4oz Guinness Ale to the pan, filling halfway up the ingredients.
- Cook for 6 minutes until the liquid reduces and thickens.
3. Blend and Strain
- Blend the cooked marinade ingredients in a food processor.
- Strain the mixture through a sieve to achieve a smooth marinade.
4. Finalize the Marinade
- Stir 1 tbsp honey into the warm marinade.
- Add shrimp to the marinade and let it soak for 45 minutes.
5. Grill the Shrimp
- Remove shrimp from the marinade and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
- Skewer the shrimp, threading 3–5 pieces per skewer.
- Cook directly over hot coals or in a cast iron pan until nicely charred and cooked through.
6. Plate and Serve
- Serve the grilled shrimp with the prepared shrimp sauce.
- Drizzle with fresh lemon juice and sprinkle with finishing salt.
Glazed Bacon
This seasoning will elevate any smoked or cured bacon.
Cooking Methods
Follow either of these two methods: stovetop or baked in the oven.
Stovetop Method
- Heat a pan over medium heat.
- Add the bacon and sprinkle over the glazed bacon seasoning.
- Wait for the edges of the bacon to become wavy, then flip the bacon and season again.
Special Technique:
Swirl the bacon around in the pan grease, which becomes a simple syrup from the sugars in the seasoning. Coat the bacon in this syrup for added flavor.
Note: Do not transfer to a paper towel as the bacon will be sticky when hot. Instead, transfer to a glazed or nonstick plate. The bacon will harden with a glass-like finish.
Oven Method
- For a full pound of bacon, use a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
- Sprinkle the glazed bacon seasoning liberally over the bacon.
- Bake at 375°F for 15 minutes.
- Keep an eye on it, as the sugars will burn in the corners of the pan first. Remove just before burning begins.
Steak & Potato Butter
Ingredients
- 290g unsalted butter
- 3g flaky salt (or 2g fine salt)
- 1.5g MSG (about ⅓ tsp)
- 1g black pepper (about ½ tsp)
- 1g white pepper (optional, about ½ tsp)
- 2 heads of roasted garlic, mashed
- zest of 1 lemon
Herbs
Fresh and roughly chopped so they can't pass through a strainer. Don't include the stems in the weight.
- 4.25g Sage
- 2.5g Thyme
- 4.25g Rosemary
Instructions
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Roast the Garlic:
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Cut the tops off the garlic heads to expose the cloves. Drizzle a little oil over the tops, then loosely wrap them in aluminum foil so a pocket of steam can form in the top of the wrap and prevent the garlic from burning. Bake for 1 hour. Once cooled slightly, squeeze the bulbs to release the roasted garlic paste.
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Brown the Butter & Infuse Herbs:
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the fresh sage, thyme, and rosemary to the browned butter. Stir gently and constantly to let the herbs infuse in the butter. When the butter reaches a golden color after about 5-7 minutes, remove from heat and let it cool slightly for about 10 minutes.
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Strain:
Strain the butter through a fine mesh sieve to remove the herb solids. This creates a smoother butter. Discard the herbs as they are now flavorless.
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Shake:
Pour the butter into an airtight container with a lid and shake every 5 minutes to evenly distribute the browned milk solids into the butter. Repeat about 4 or 5 times until the butter has returned to a creamy solid state and cannot separate anymore.
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Combine with Remaining Ingredients:
Add the roasted garlic (mashed), salt, MSG, lemon zest, black pepper, and white pepper. Mix well to combine. Preferably, use a food processor to chop the garlic as much as possible.
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Shape and Chill (Optional):
Pour the mixture onto parchment or plastic wrap and shape it into a log. Chill for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator until firm.