The Sporting Chef Season 8 Episode 6 Susie & Scott

In this episode of The Sporting Chef, host Scott Leysath is joined by guest Susie Jimenez as they prepare and cook various wild game dishes. As a passionate hunter and cook, Susie shares her expertise on using unconventional cuts of meat and applying unique flavors to create sensational dishes.

The show starts with Susie and Scott in the kitchen, where they showcase their cooking skills by preparing a classic Venison Carpaccio dish. In this recipe, they use thinly sliced raw venison meat topped with a zesty vinaigrette and garnished with pickled vegetables. Susie explains how she loves to work with raw meat as it is a canvas to apply different flavors and textures.

Next, they move into a discussion on the various ways to cook wild bird game: Duck, Pheasant, and Quail. Susie starts with a traditional Duck recipe, where she cooks the meat to perfection and serves it with an apple sauce that offsets its gaminess perfectly. Scott teaches how to cook a Pheasant using Finnish flavors, as he makes a hearty stew called "Haukipudas" with ingredients like onions, carrots, and potatoes.

Susie then showcases a unique dish called "Guajillo Quail". In this recipe, they marinate the quail in a traditional Mexican pepper sauce and roast them on the grill, giving the dish a smoky flavor and tender meat that will leave anyone craving more.

Towards the end of the show, Susie and Scott go over cooking tips for cooking wild game, discussing best practices for marinating, braising, and grilling. They then move to make a dessert dish that uses venison meat as the main ingredient, giving another example of Susie's creativity in using unconventional cuts of meat.

Throughout the episode, Susie and Scott share their passion for hunting and cooking, highlighting the benefits of using wild game meat in unique and delicious dishes. Viewers will get a chance to learn new cooking techniques and flavor combinations that will inspire them to take on the wild game cooking challenge themselves.

The Sporting Chef season 8 episode 6, "Susie and Scott" features two great chefs of the outdoors cooking up amazing dishes based on wild game meat. Together, they share their insights on cooking methods, showcasing fantastic recipes to create delicious meals that will satisfy every palate. A must-watch for anyone who loves cooking with wild game meat!