The Sporting Chef Season 8 Episode 3 Sitka Alaska
- February 2, 2020
- 22 min
In The Sporting Chef season 8 episode 3, titled "Sitka Alaska," the host Scott Leysath travels to Alaska to cook up some delicious dishes with fresh Alaskan seafood and game meat. Sitka, Alaska is known for its pristine waters and dense forests that provide a perfect habitat for wild game and seafood. Scott meets up with local fishermen and hunters to gather some of the freshest ingredients for his dishes.
The episode begins with Scott exploring the Sitka landscape and getting familiar with the local wildlife. He has plenty of opportunities to hunt and fish for his own ingredients and learns the best methods for catching fish and hunting game in this region. He even participates in a local fishing derby and takes his chances in the waters to reel in a big one.
Scott then visits a local fish processing plant where he learns about the methods used to process and freeze the seafood that is shipped all over the United States. He is impressed by the care and attention given to ensure that the fish is of the highest quality.
Back in the kitchen, Scott showcases his culinary skills by preparing some delectable dishes using the Alaskan seafood and game meat he has gathered. He prepares a smoked salmon dip that is perfect for an appetizer, followed by beer-battered halibut tacos and finished with a grilled deer loin with a blackberry sauce. Each dish perfectly compliments the flavor and texture of the fresh ingredients used.
Throughout the episode, Scott highlights the sustainable hunting and fishing practices used in Sitka and encourages viewers to support local fisherman and hunters to help preserve the region's wildlife and natural resources.
Overall, The Sporting Chef season 8 episode 3, "Sitka Alaska," is a mouth-watering adventure that showcases the bountiful natural resources of this Alaskan region and the delicious dishes that can be made using fresh, sustainable ingredients.