The F Word UK Season 1 Episode 3 Into the Wild Game
- November 10, 2005
The F Word UK season 1 episode 3, titled "Into the Wild Game," is all about hunting and cooking wild game. Host Gordon Ramsay welcomes expert hunters and gamekeepers Richard Sanders and Robert Gooch to the show to teach viewers about hunting and how to prepare wild game.
The episode begins with Ramsay and Sanders heading out on a pheasant hunt, where they discuss the importance of responsible hunting practices and the benefits of organic game meat. Back in the kitchen, Ramsay demonstrates two dishes using pheasant - a classic roast pheasant with all the trimmings, and a modern twist on the dish using pomegranate and spices.
Next, Ramsay meets with gamekeeper Gooch to learn more about venison. Gooch explains how hunting deer helps to keep the population under control and how the meat can be used in a variety of dishes. Ramsay creates two dishes using venison - a hearty venison stew and a lighter salad using venison carpaccio.
The show highlights the importance of using every part of the animal, and Ramsay demonstrates how to make a delicious stock from the pheasant carcass and uses the bones from the venison to create a rich sauce for his stew.
As always, The F Word UK features a cooking competition, and this episode's contestants are tasked with creating a dish using either rabbit or pigeon. Ramsay is impressed with the creativity of the contestants, who come up with dishes ranging from a pigeon and black pudding sausage roll to a rabbit ragù.
Throughout the episode, Ramsay emphasizes the importance of responsible hunting practices and sustainable sourcing of food. He also challenges viewers to try new meats and experiment with dishes beyond their usual comfort zone.
Overall, "Into the Wild Game" is a highly informative and engaging episode that provides a unique look into the world of hunting and cooking wild game. Ramsay's passion for using fresh and sustainable ingredients shines through, and viewers are sure to come away with a new appreciation for the delicious possibilities of game meat.