Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[Sawyer Rob]

One of my jobs today was, building another firewood box,

as we got started splitting that big load of oak,

and I need more places to put the splits.

SR

 

[H-Ranch]

And that's probably all for today - kids are gone so we're going to have date night.

 

[Cowboy254]

And that's probably all for today - kids are gone so we're going to have date night.

I don't get it. You make it sound like firewood stuff is not a suitable date night activity

 

[xraydaniel]

Because venison is so lean, it is best cooked rare, or it has to be "in" something like stew.

I've had guests tell me to cook their venison "more", but when it is put out for the taking, the rare stuff disappears and the medium cooked stuff does not. I just takes one taste! Over cooking it does not taste well, and it gets very chewy. Also, all fat has to be removed.

It’s delectable when rare to medium rare. The sirloin tip (haunch) I had on toasted bread cold and since it was cooked to medium rare it tastes like a roast beef sandwich with cracked pepper, salt, and mayo.

 

[MustangMike]

Did some crude milling today (have not done any in a long time) with my Beam Machine and my Asian 660 (Flying Tiger) that dynoed at 8.6 Hp.

The ported 660 with square file chain mills a lot faster than when I built my cabin and milled with a stock 441 and round file chain! Good thing, as I'm not as young anymore!

I plan to build a Treestand with the milled Red Oak (16' long). I will rip the two sides in half for the 4 legs, and mill the 6" wide center into boards for the platform. I plan to put the platform at 12' and have 4' high railings.

 

[MechanicMatt]

I marinate venison steaks and tenders. 20 minutes in the marinade is good but 3 days is better! ALWAYS grilled over charcoal but medallions in cast iron are very good as well.

Mid grade cuts are used in something like stroganoff or onion mushroom gravy. Roasts are always done up in some sort of gravy or liquid as well. Burger (straight ground, no added fat or domestic meat) usually ends up in spaghetti or tacos.

I have done some jerky but the homemade recipe I had was lost and attempts to reinvent it were not as good. And the store bought flavoring packs have gotten crazy expensive.

Medallions in cast iron!! That is the BEST way

 

[MechanicMatt]

I don't get it. You make it sound like firewood stuff is not a suitable date night activity

I asked my wife when I came in at 8:15 from splitting, “why didn’t you come out and help”

No reply, just “the look”

 

[WoodAbuser]

I asked my wife when I came in at 8:15 from splitting, “why didn’t you come out and help”

No reply, just “the look”

She wasn't up for date night.

 

[MustangMike]

The best ... Venison Steaks (backstrap or rump) grilled over Black Cherry, cooked rare!

Marinate for 24 hours first. Our marinate includes Olive Oil, Kikkoman Soy Sauce and sliced ginger root. It ALWAYS takes any gaminess out of the meat.

The Black Cherry just imparts a little additional flavor!

 

[bob kern]

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You going for a new record HR??lol

 

[jellyroll]

Anyone want some black gum.

 

[bob kern]

What's the scoop on black gum?
I have so much available to I pretty much only cut oak, hickory,hard maple, hackberry and locust.

 

[jellyroll]

What's the scoop on black gum?
I have so much available to I pretty much only cut oak, hickory,hard maple, hackberry and locust.

impossible to split and behaves like walnut in a stove.

 

[djg james]

I have raccoons at the cabin that seem to like to knock down my stacked wood. Need more buckshot!

Ground hogs for me. Burrow under the racks around the posts and when rain comes, the pile begins to list. Still working on the last one.

 

[singinwoodwackr]

Anyone want some black gum.

ABC?

 

[bob kern]

ABC?

No... Hvbg!!!!! Lol

 

[singinwoodwackr]

No... Hvbg!!!!! Lol

Already…been…chewed…

 

[jellyroll]

No... Hvbg!!!!! Lol

Now black gum seasoned well is good for needing a quick amount of heat but it doesn't last long.

 

[bob kern]

Already…been…chewed…

Ya that was funny too!!

 

[jellyroll]

What's the scoop on black gum?
I have so much available to I pretty much only cut oak, hickory,hard maple, hackberry and locust.

Black locust is my favorite. Seasoned well it will still be burning when the others are gone it is good to mix with hackberry on those bitter days.