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How to Butcher a Deer
Aging Wild Game
The importance of Aging Meat has often been disputed, here are the facts,
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Aging Meat -
Shortly after the slaughter of an animal the muscles stiffen and the animal goes through a chemical process called Rigor Mortis. This process gradually disappears and the natural tenderizing begins. There are natural Enzymes in the flesh of all animals.
These Enzymes break down the muscle tissue over time
depending on the size of the animal.
A side of beef takes 3 to 4 days at 40
degrees F. for this process to begin.
Quality beef is usually aged for 2-4 weeks before it reaches the consumer.
Aging meat does not mean simply hanging it. It is important to control the following conditions, sanitation, temperature, humidity and air circulation.
Aging meat increases tenderness and flavor. Any off taste or bad smell is not
a characteristic of properly aged and butchered meat.
The following are recommended guidelines for aging your game.
Deer - Quickly after killing a deer, carefully open the animal and remove all entrails inside the chest cavity (any sharp high quality knife will work if you are careful, we prefer a German boning knife). Take your time to avoid puncturing vital organs. Carefully split the hide open back to the rear, use a Bone Saw to cut open the tailbone (the bone that joins the two read legs together) and remove all entrails. The bone saw also works well to split open the upper chest cavity.
As soon as possible flush the deer cavity with several gallons of cold water. It is important to cool the animal as fast as possible. This can be done several ways. If it is cold outside, simply use a clean piece
of wood to prop open the chest cavity. If it is warm outside place several bags of ice inside the chest cavity. We also recommend keeping the chest cavity as dry as possible, use several towels to wipe it often. Remove any visible hair, sticks and leaves. Now you have a properly
cleaned deer that is ready for hanging. We recommend hanging the deer from the
rear legs as high as necessary to avoid touching the ground. It is the easiest
position for skinning a deer properly. We remove the hide with a
Skinning Knife and cut off the head and front legs with a bone saw. (Many hunters need to begin the aging of
their deer outdoors with the hide on,
this is acceptable but
be careful of insects, animals, dirt, sticks, leaves, temperature and handling).
It is time to begin the aging of your venison carcass. At 40 degrees F. we find that the meat tastes the best after 5-7 days of aging. This aging time will vary on the size of the deer, temperature and individual preferences. We hang our deer in a walk in cooler with a concrete floor. After several days the enzymes break down the venison muscle tissues and you end up with tender meat. After proper aging the venison is ready for butchering.
We like to break ours down to the Rounds, Tenderloins,
Loins, Ribs, Stew Meat and Ground Meat for Sausage and Burger. We use a German
Flexible Boning Knife, Skinning Knife, Butchering Knife, Sharpening Steel, Stainless Steel Bone
Saw and Meat Grinder. With practice and the right tools, you can achieve these
cuts and butcher easily and consistently.(see the Sportsmans Corner section). We put small pieces of meat in stainless steel mixing bowls and cover them, place in refrigerator until ready to grind. Our Electric Meat Grinders will save you time!
This is our Big Butchers Knife! The 14 inch long wide blade is crafted from high quality German alloy steel. Lifetime Warranty.
Chef Notes: A sweet knife for the price, the stamped blade in thick and strong at top and tapered thin. This is a great knife for quartering our large pieces of beef, elk, moose, bear or anything big. Nonslip comfortable knife. Also works for clearing brush and saplings. Our Chefs have used most every knife made - we conclude these are very high quality and comfortable to use. Click Here for more pro Chefs Butchering Knives
This is our Mundial Multi Tri Stone sharpening system. Each stone is 11 inches long and has a rotating set of three stones. Video below. The stones lock in place and have an oil bath underneath. This is the best way to sharpen your fine cutlery. Electric grinders remove a lot of metal, a stone does not. With a dull knife, we start with the rough stone, then the medium and then the fine stone. We finish our cutlery with a diamond sharpening steel. It can be used with oil or water (water requires air drying after each use).
"You get what you pay for!" This multi stone will last for a lifetime of use with proper care!
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Review shows you how to get your knife even sharper using the tri stone. Click Here for handmade Japanese Chef Knives! Some of the items used in the kitchen are New Razor Sharp Chef Knives! Notice, the knife is very sharp and cuts very easily. A sharp knife is required by every Chef and Gourmet cook. These cuts will take you practice to master. Chef is using one of his NSF Maple Cutting Boards!
Product # CD24x18BOOSBOARD-AUJUS2
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This is the reversible Au Jus Solid Maple Cutting Board!
John Boos custom makes these cutting boards for us from first quality Solid Rock Maple, 24 inches by 18 inches and over 1 1/2 inches thick. This reversible board is NSF certified and will not dull your knife! With proper care, this Maple board can last for life! Oiling it with Mystery Oil or Board Cream will keep it looking new. This board is the ideal size for most counter tops. Did you know that maple cutting boards naturally kill bacteria?
Chefs Note: A great board for butchering, then flip it over and carve a large turkey, roast beef or prime rib. Also an excellent choice for a gourmet BBQ. This is the cutting board of choice for all the Chefs here at Chef Depot,
Receive our exclusive John Boos Mystery Oil for Free with any John Boos Cuttingboard purchase (see free offer below).
Emeril, Charlie Trotter, Paul Kahn and many other famous Chefs!
This is a professional Butchers meat saw. It is 21 inch long overall with a 16 in. blade (length of blade). These saws will quickly and easily cut through meat and bone. Each saw is made of hardened stainless steel with a razor sharp high carbon stainless steel blade and heavy duty riveted handle!
Chefs Note: With proper care these saws will last forever! This is the best meat/bone saw available today. We have used our saw for over 15 years with the same blade, but we keep a spare blade handy. Replacement blades are also available for $10.00 each, only with a saw purchase, please call us.
16 in. Bone Saw, On Sale $49.95
Easily slice up meat faster and save labor! Perfect for cutting various meats like pork, beef and mutton. Commercial table style meat cutting machine. Commercial grade stainless steel. Comes with your choice 4mm , 6 mm , 8mm , 10 mm , or 25 mm cutting blades, call us for details. Another exclusive item, best price guarantee. Call for other models. Suitable for busy restaurant, food truck, catering, cafeterias, etc. Simple to operate. This unit comes with a 110V. 60hz plug. 100 lbs, on pallet, Ships free freight to most locations. Easy to clean. This machine allows you to make fajitas, stir fry, stews and jerky faster, use the the oven, dehydrator or smoker (marinated is best). Our Marinated Jerky is pictured here! Nothing better on a hunting or camping trip! Free Game Recipes and Marinates are here!
Ship Wt. aprox. 25 lbs. Detail operating instructions and diagrams included.
Our Tenderizers & Cubers & Jerky Slicers are all new, factory sealed units! Free Shipping in Cont. USA!
Meat Cutter with 10 mm blades. $1599.00
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A Chef shows you how easy it is to process and cut meat quickly. Click Here for the featured Chef Knives!
Click Here for the featured sharpening steels! A sharp knife is required by every Chef and Gourmet cook. Chef is using one of his favorite NSF Maple Cutting Boards!
Question #1 : Should I use a Sharpening Steel or a Sharpening Stone?
Answer #1 : Use a Sharpening Steel every time you use the knife. Use the Sharpening Stones when you knife is dull or forms a burr or needs repair / reshaping. The stones are perfectly flat and give you several grits for an extra sharp edge. More Questions, call us.
This our Mundial Multi Tri Stone sharpening system. Each stone is 8 inches long and has a rotating set of three stones. The stones lock in place and have an oil bath underneath. This is one of the best ways to sharpen your fine cutlery. Electric grinders remove a lot of metal, a stone does not. With a dull knife, we start with the rough stone, then the medium and then the fine stone. We finish our cutlery with a diamond sharpening steel. It can be used with oil or water (water requires air drying after each use).
"You get what you pay for!" This multi stone will last for a lifetime of use with proper care!
These are our new rugged Sportsmans scales. They are perfect for deer, elk, moose, bear big fish, and other big game. Includes 2 industrial-grade hooks and an easy to read dial. Compatible with a gambrel and or a hoist. Perfect for hunters, butchers and anglers.
Sportsmans scale
This is the new 6 inch Messermeister Kullenschliff Boning Knife!
The stiff granton edge knife is crafted from high quality German alloy steel in Solingen Germany. Lifetime Warranty.
Chef Notes: This is a great knife for boning out venison, lamb, veal, beef and chicken! A sweet knife for the price, the stamped blade in nice and thin. Our Chefs have used every German knife made, we conclude these are very high quality and comfortable to use. More are on Page 2 below.
This is a diamond oval sharpening steel that is the choice of more butchers! It has a 10 in. or 12 inch long oval steel that allows for quickly returning the edge to any knife blade. This diamond steel will quickly produce an edge on any good knife with six to ten strokes.
Chefs Note: The sanitary black plastic handle is non slip. The metal ring is nice for hanging nearby the knife block.
Made to last for years of daily use.
12 in. Diamond Sharpening Steel
10 in. Diamond Sharpening Steel $26.95Featured Video ...
Once again, testing out our stainless steel gloves. Click Here for the featured handmade Chef Knife!
Chef is using one of his John Boos Maple Cutting Boards! NSF certified.
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Quality Flexible & Stiff Blade Butcher knivers are on sale! Click Here!
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FAQ: Cutting Board Care & Maintenance
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Product # CDWAL-RST1312175-RUSTIC-EDGE-WALNUT
List Price $149.95 and up, On Sale ... add to the cart!
Great for BBQ Turkey, Roasts and is reversible, free shipping over $99.00 in Cont. USA
Our new Rustic Edge Cutting board is perfect for the backyard BBQ or cheese tray. Crafted Of A Single Piece Of American Black Walnut, 1 3/4 in. Thick, Rustic Edge Design (REVERSIBLE), Boos Block Cream Finish w/Beeswax. Made In The USA. Energy Efficient: 25 percent Less Carbon Footprint & Utilizes 25 percent Less Material Waste. Beautiful, Unique, & Full Of Character w/Natural Variations In Grain Pattern and color. More Sizes & New Models of Cutting Boards, click here! With proper care, this Maple board can last for life! Oiling it with Board Cream will keep it looking new (available below). This board is the perfect size for smaller counter tops. Did you know that hardwood cutting boards naturally kill bacteria?
Black Walnut Rustic Edge 13 x 12 x 1 3/4
Product # CDBOOS-RAFR2418-2.25BOARD
List Price $239.00 and up, On Sale
John Boos new hard maple Carving Board, featuring a juice groove on one side, 24 in. x 18 in. and is 2 1/4 inches thick with stainless steel handles. 1 side is flat, the other side has the groove for carving roasts and turkey! Perfect for daily meal preparation and serving cheese & holiday appetizers! Oiling it with mystery oil, will keep it looking new for many years of use! In stock, ships fast!
Our Mundial "Boning/Fillet Knives" are on sale! The knife has a comfortable non-slip handle with a semi flexible 6 inch German alloy steel blade. This knife will hold an edge for a long time and easily resharpens. We like it for filleting fish and boning out pieces of chicken, pork, beef and lamb. NSF approved for safety. Lifetime Warranty! We know you will like this boning knife!
1 Boning/Fillet Knife
Product # CD24x18BOOSMAPLEBOARD
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This is the Solid Maple Cutting Board that is used by Emeril & other Chefs on TV! This is the cutting board of choice for all the Chefs here at Chef Depot, Emeril, Charlie Trotter, Paul Kahn and many other famous Chefs. John Boos custom makes these cutting boards for us from first quality Solid Rock Maple, 24 inches by 18 inches and over 1 1/2 inches thick. This reversible board is NSF certified and will not dull your knife! With proper care, this Maple board can last for life! Oiling it with mystery oil, will keep it looking new (available below). This board is the ideal size for most counter tops. Did you know that maple cutting boards naturally kill bacteria?
24 x 18 x 1 1/2
Maple Kitchen Islands and table tops are featured in Fine Magazines!
This is the new Kyocera Ceramic Scraper, it holds an edge without sharpening! It's very comfortable and easy to use.
The ultra sharp ceramic blade scrapes with precision and accuracy every time maintaining a razor-sharp edge for many years!
These tools are made of an advanced, high-tech ceramic, second in hardness only to diamond,
it was originally developed for industrial applications where metal components failed. Almost as hard as diamonds.
Chef Notes: This scraper will clean your workbench, butcher block, cutting boards and even remove paint from your walls!
Ceramic Scraper
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The new "Try Me out Ceramic Paring Knife" Blue handle and 3 in. blade, it holds an edge without sharpening. This is a great ceramic knife, it's very comfortable and easy to use. The ultra sharp ceramic blade cuts with precision and accuracy every time maintaining a razor-sharp edge for many years. These knives are made of an advanced, high-tech ceramic, second in hardness only to diamond, it was originally developed for industrial applications where metal components failed.
Chef Notes: The Blue color is like the ocean, very comfortable and easy to find in the block or drawer! This knife is a great choice for Chefs and Gourmet Cooks! Ceramics are perfect for slicing, dicing, chopping and peeling; garlic, carrots, onions, celery, pears, apples, oranges & fruits.
More Colors Are Here!
This is the new 7 in. Kyocera Revolution Ceramic Bread Knife, it holds an edge without sharpening. The Revolution series feature a ergo black handle and a perfect balance. This is a great ceramic bread knife, it's very comfortable and easy to use. The weight is about half of steel knives making it comfortable for extended use. The ultra sharp ceramic blade cuts with precision and accuracy every time maintaining a razor-sharp edge for many years. These knives are made of an advanced, high-tech ceramic, second in hardness only to diamond, it was originally developed for industrial applications where metal components failed.
Chef Notes: These knives are a great choice for Chefs and Gourmet Cooks! Each one of our Revolution knives comes in a beautiful presentation box. We tested several brands of ceramic knives - Here's the results! Kyocera was the only knife sharp enough to meet our demands, the others were too dull or the blades were too thin and brittle. Kyocera scored very high in sharpness, quality, workmanship, material and warranty. Video below. Great choice for Chefs and Gourmet Cooks. Click here for more Kyocera !.
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Chef is testing the ceramic serrated knife. Notice, the knife is very sharp and cuts very easily. A sharp knife is required by every Chef and Gourmet cook. Chef is using one of his favorite NSF Maple Cutting Boards! Click Here for more Kyocera !
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This is our exclusive DMT diamond sharpening set! It is precision manufactured to our exact specifications, right here in the USA. Each set features a Coarse 325 grit diamond stone (Blue), a Fine 600 grit diamond stone (Red) and a Extra Fine 1200 grit diamond stone (Green) each one is aprox. 6 in. x 2 in. in a hardwood box. The Monocrystalline diamonds will not break apart during use. These diamond sharpeners outlast all the competition!
Chef Notes: A perfect gift for someone who has almost everything. This diamond sharpening set will quickly produce a fine razor sharp edge on any good knife, garnishing tools and chisels with four six to six strokes. Add the clips below and get those knives ~ sharper than new! Why not buy the best?
Our exclusive knife guides fit onto most any knife and work with any stone to give you a fast precise 15 degree sharpening angle.
Set of 2, large and small.
Chefs Note: These little clips are plastic lined stainless steel and they will help you sharpen correctly. Made in Japan!
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Chef is sharpening a high quality Japanese Chef knife. These knives are handmade in Japan!
Chef is using one of his favorite DMT sharpening stones on a NSF Stainless Steel Bistro Tables! Made in USA. NSF Cutting Boards are here! Made in USA. Knife clips are above!
More Japanese knives! Click Here!
Product # CDJBWAL-CCB121203-12x12x3IN-WALNUT
Sale Price $315.95 with Free Shipping
The John Boos Walnut Chinese Chopping Block is made of select American Dark Walnut and features 3 in. thick end grain construction, made for a lifetime of chopping pleasure. Our square and rectangle Chinese chopping blocks come with a natural oil finish. Available in several sizes listed below.
Chefs Note: Walnut is a fine surface for cutting and chopping foods, it will not dull your knife and naturally kills bacteria! These blocks have many applications! Perfect for kitchen islands, next to the stove top or portable cart, cabin, camper or boat. Click Here for Chinese Chopping Blocks!
Walnut Fusion Server
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The new Newton Prep Master Cutting board is perfect for the backyard BBQ or carving a small turkey or roasted pork tenderloin. It features a removable drip tray that can also be used to catch small food, like chopped garlic. The other side is flat! This is the cutting board of choice for all the Chefs here at Chef Depot and many other famous Chefs! John Boos custom makes these exclusive cutting boards for us from first quality Solid Rock Maple, 18 in. by 18 in. x 2 1/4 in. thick and a few other sizes linked below. This reversible board is NSF certified and will not dull your knife! With proper care, this Maple board can last for life! Oiling it with mystery oil, will keep it looking new (available below). This board is the perfect size for smaller counter tops. Did you know that maple cutting boards naturally kill bacteria? More sizes are here!
This is the new red handles 4.5 in. Kyocera Revolution Ceramic Utility Knife & Ceramic Peeler Gift Set. These hold an edge for years, without sharpening. The Revolution series feature an extra hefty black handle and a perfect balance. This is a great ceramic knife, it's very comfortable and easy to use. The weight is about half of steel knives making it comfortable for extended use. The ultra sharp ceramic blade cuts with precision and accuracy every time maintaining a razor-sharp edge for many years. These knives are made of an advanced, high-tech ceramic, second in hardness only to diamond, it was originally developed for industrial applications where metal components failed.
Chef Notes: What a great gift idea! Limited time offer, then they are gone!
Each one of our Revolution knives comes in a beautiful presentation box.
We tested several brands of ceramic knives - Here's the results!
Kyocera was the only knife sharp enough to meet our demands, the others were too dull or the blades were too thin and brittle. Only Kyocera scored very high in sharpness, quality, workmanship, material and warranty. These knives are a great choice for Chefs and Gourmet Cooks! Ceramics are perfect for slicing, dicing, chopping and mincing meats, garlic, carrots, onions, celery, fruits and more
Our Wood Dough Bench Scraper is perfect for working with pastry, bread and pizza doughs! Every baker needs a good scraper! This scraper features a 6 in x 3 in. stainless steel blade and a riveted solid wood handle for years of performance!
Chefs Note: I like to use mine for cutting portions of pizza dough and scraping down the flour on my butcher block. Also a great tool for scraping clean your hardwood cuttingboards!
Product # CD18x12BOOSAUJUSMINI
List Price $99.95 and up, On Sale ... Freee shipping @ 99.00
Great for BBQ Turkey, Roasts and is reversible, free shipping over $99.00 in Cont. USA
Our new mini Aujus Cuttingboard is perfect for the backyard BBQ or carving a small roast. This is the cutting board of choice for all the Chefs here at Chef Depot and many other famous Chefs! John Boos custom makes these exclusive cutting boards for us from first quality Solid Rock Maple, 18 inches by 12 inches and over 1 1/2 inches thick. This reversible board is NSF certified and will not dull your knife! With proper care, this Maple board can last for life! Oiling it with Board Cream will keep it looking new (available below). This board is the perfect size for smaller counter tops. Did you know that maple cutting boards naturally kill bacteria?
Product # CDRA0324x18x2.25BOOSMAPLECUTTINGBOARD
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This is the Solid Maple Cutting Board that is used by Emeril & other Chefs on TV! This is the cutting board of choice for all the Chefs here at Chef Depot, Emeril, Charlie Trotter, Paul Kahn and many other famous Chefs. John Boos custom makes these cutting boards for us from first quality Solid Rock Maple, 24 inches by 18 inches and over 2.25 inches thick. This reversible board is NSF certified and will not dull your knife! With proper care, this Maple board can last for life! Oiling it with mystery oil, will keep it looking new (available below). This board is the ideal size for most counter tops. Did you know that maple cutting boards naturally kill bacteria? Find a lower price? Call us for a free gift.
24 x 18 x 2 1/4
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List Price $21.99 and up
On Sale $12.75
This 18 in. x 12 in. x 1/2 in. thick Poly Cutting Board weighs over 4 lbs!
This is the cutting board of choice for all the Chefs here at Chef Depot and many other famous Chefs!
It is used by Emeril and other Chefs on TV and in professional kitchens across the USA!
These Poly Cutting Boards are restaurant quality and can last for years (if used every day).
We use these boards for meats, poultry and fish, they reduce odor transfer. Dishwasher safe. Many sizes are available. We have low prices on all our high quality cutting boards!
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