Chefs Kevin Gillespie and Jean-Paul Bourgeois explore the origins of the classic combo of Duck with rice by seeing who can whip up the best plate of food. Each chef prepares a dish representing their culinary background, and discuss how it's possible for 2 different cuisines to have so much in common.
Ol Cal, Chef Kevin, and Snort knock off work a bit early one day to hunt some of the last of the season's Montana pheasants. With a couple plump roosters in hand they return to Cal's place so that Kevin can show him a classic French dish that transforms the tough to use legs and thighs of the pheasant into a meal fit for a king or at least a hungry upland hunter.
Janis Putelis put in some serious work to harvest a mature Bighorn Sheep this year and Chef Kevin Gillespie wants to show him a way to prepare it that lives up to the effort Janis put into the hunt. The pair spends all day creating an ancient Kashmiri Dish called Rogan Josh, along with homemade Naan Bread, before finally getting a chane to taste their hard work.
Join Janis Putelis and Kevin Gillespie as they prepare mountain lion sandwiches right from Janis's kitchen. With a recipe that includes sausage, bacon, cheese, homemade coleslaw, and a fresh mountain lion loin, is it possible this is the best sandwich ever made? Tune in to find out.
On this episode of MeatEater Cooks, Mark Kenyon and Kevin Gillespie team up to prepare Moussaka with some hard earned ground venison. There is nothing fast about this technical layered dish, but the end result is worth the time in the kitchen. Level up your ground venison game with this restaurant-ready masterpiece.
Seth Morris and Chester Floyd are no strangers to a good fish fry. In this episode, they're working with Chef Kevin Gillespie to find a slightly more elevated approach to this classic preparation. The end result is sure to leave you with a strong desire to head out and catch a limit of walleye.
Kimi Werner certainly knows her way around a kitchen, and when it comes to anything seafood she is an absolute pro. But even pros can still learn something new on occasion and Kevin wants to share a method of preparing octopus with Kimi that he learned from a fellow chef, who is famous for his octopus preparations. The two work together to create a real showstopper of a dish, while sharing tips and tricks along the way that will make them both better cooks when they return home.
In a new take on the classic “meat and bread” combo, Top Chef finalist and Fan Favorite Kevin Gillespie shows Steve how to whip up a crispy Torta Milanese with the mountain goat Steve shot while filming MeatEater's 10th Season. The duo harvest some fresh veggies from Steve's garden while discussing the challenges that face anyone who hunts the high mountains. Kevin shares the story of his last Mountain Goat hunt while showing Steve a few chef tricks.
Wild + Whole is rooted in the values of sustainable eating, which often means making use of less common ingredients alongside foods in the peak of the season. Kevin and Danielle work together to transform two strikingly different ingredients, Fresh Duck Liver and Chanterelle Mushrooms, into a dish that would be right at home on the menu of any of Kevin's restaurants.
Hunter, author, cook and conservationist Steven Rinella treks into the world's most remote and beautiful regions, bringing game meat from field to table. On this hunt, Steve and Janis Putelis are in Florida with local, Richard Martinez, in search for the illusive Osceola Turkey.
Hunter, author, cook and conservationist Steven Rinella treks into the world's most remote and beautiful regions, bringing game meat from field to table. On this trip, Steve and Jason Phelps hunt for big mule deer in one of Idaho's most prized units, giving Steve an opportunity at his dream muley.
Hunter, author, cook and conservationist Steven Rinella treks into the world's most remote and beautiful regions, bringing game meat from field to table. Steve jets off to his home state of Michigan to hunt for small game with friends Guy Zuck and Kevin Murphy.
Hunter, author, cook and conservationist Steven Rinella treks into the world's most remote and beautiful regions, bringing game meat from field to table. On this hunt, Steve introduces Randall Williams and Clay Newcomb to his fish shack in Prince of Wales, Alaska where they fish for cod, set shrimp pots and hunt for black bears.
In this episode of MeatEater, Steven Rinella and Clay Newcomb head into Alaska's remote interior for a challenging moose hunt. Over a 10-day season, they navigate the rugged wilderness, using patient calling to attract moose. Finding a legal bull and navigating through thick vegetation are just two of the challenges faced on this trip. The hunt captures the essence of moose hunting: patience, adaptation, and persistence in one of the world's wildest places.
Steven Rinella teams up with spearfishing champions Danny Bolton and Kimi Werner off Hawaii‚ coast for a thrilling underwater adventure. Targeting pelagic species like Mahi Mahi and yellowfin tuna, the crew navigates the deep blue waters, dodging sharks and learning to use fish aggregating devices (FADs) to attract game fish. After they spear a variety of species, including a massive Ono, the team ends with a fresh, ocean-to-table feast, celebrating the rich marine life of Hawaii.
Steven Rinella, Ryan Callahan, and Danny Bolton travel to Hawaii's Big Island for a unique hunt. They stalk feral sheep in the lush mountainsides and target wild hogs on a coffee plantation, using the animals' movements through macadamia groves to their advantage. The episode highlights Hawaii's blend of hunting and conservation, ending with a Hawaiian-style feast featuring the fresh game they harvested.
Steven Rinella heads to the Gulf of Mexico for a spearfishing adventure beneath the oil rigs that serve as artificial reefs. Joined by his spearfishing mentor Greg Fonts and Brandon Hendrickson, they target a variety of prized fish, including Cobia and red snapper. The episode captures the thrill of diving in murky waters filled with sharks and navigating the massive structures. Along the way, they showcase the rich marine life of the Gulf and the skills needed to harvest fresh seafood.
Steven Rinella heads to New Mexico's Gila Wilderness with his friend Carl Malcolm to hunt Merriam's turkeys. Set against a backdrop of stunning landscapes and rich history, they explore the first federally protected wilderness in the world. Although few and far between, the duo find gobbling birds through hard scouting and perserverence.
Steven Rinella joins Jean-Paul Bourgeois and Ronnie Collins in Louisiana‚ Mississippi Delta for a duck hunt. Surrounded by the unique landscape of the Delta, they target multiple duck species. After a successful hunt, the team returns to camp, where Jean-Paul prepares a traditional Cajun meal featuring the day‚ catch. Experience the cultural tradition of turning fresh game into flavorful, local dishes like duck gumbo and crawfish boil.
Steven Rinella and Clay Newcomb head to Nebraska's Sandhills for a whitetail deer hunt, guided by Jordan Budd, an outfitter with a deep knowledge of the local terrain. As they navigate the wide-open spaces and cornfields, Jordan uses her expertise to narrow down the movement patters of the cagey bucks. The thick corn fields provide cover and food for the deer, making a tough hunt for the team.