Craving a delightful fall treat? This caramel apple cider float combines the rich flavors of apple cider, sparkling cider, and caramel with creamy vanilla ice cream, making it the perfect indulgence for the cooler months.| The Rustic Elk
Your Real-Life Guide to Canning Without the Overwhelm Simple steps. Useful recipes. No pressure to be Pinterest-perfect. A free starter guide for everyday cooks who want to build a working pantry without wasting time, money,| The Rustic Elk
Delicious no churn ice cream that tastes just like apple pie a la mode.| The Rustic Elk
Looking to perfect your biscuit-making skills? Our tried-and-true recipe guarantees soft, flaky, and buttery biscuits every time, perfect for any meal or special occasion! A little while ago on our Facebook page, I asked our| The Rustic Elk
Try one of these two delicious venison backstrap recipes to make the most of the best cut of venison you'll ever taste. We love deer meat in our household. My kids will eat venison steaks| The Rustic Elk
Curious how to cook venison so it turns out tender, flavorful, and family-friendly? After years of cooking deer meat, from steaks and roasts to ground venison and sausage, I’ve learned the techniques that actually work| The Rustic Elk
We absolutely love jerky in this house. We usually take some of the venison we harvest and turn it into jerky each fall. Typically we use a dehydrator and the same tried and true recipe,| The Rustic Elk
Make meals a cinch with this easy canned venison recipe. Eat it as is warmed up or on a bed of rice or mashed potatoes or use it as a quick addition to soups, stews, chili, and sandwiches.| The Rustic Elk
Quick, easy, tender, and delicious these venison fajitas are a fantastic use of deer meat and sure to become a staple on your menu. Better than beef fajitas, these venison steak fajitas are tender, full| The Rustic Elk
Tender and flavorful, these rabbit tacos will surely be a hit on taco night. This is an excellent introduction to rabbit meat, you'll wonder why you didn't try it sooner. Taco Tuesday is a big| The Rustic Elk
When my husband first started hunting large game over a decade ago, I wanted nothing to do with the gut pile. Now? I'm rummaging through it trying to find all the good, often overlooked cuts| The Rustic Elk
Venison heart is one of the most underutilized cuts of wild game and one of the most delicious. When cooked simply, it delivers a flavor and texture that rivals even backstrap. This easy pan-fried deer| The Rustic Elk
This traditional venison stroganoff features cubes of tender venison paired with mushrooms and onions in a creamy sauce spiked with red wine. Served over egg noodles it's the perfect wild game comfort dish. The ultimate| The Rustic Elk
The ultimate comfort food, this venison stew is perfect for cozy autumn and winter nights. Tender venison, hearty vegetables, and savory seasonings make this stew a family favorite that’s easy to prepare and incredibly satisfying.| The Rustic Elk
Beef tallow is one of our favorite rendered fats. It's easy to render, tastes amazing, and has lots of uses in, and out of, the kitchen. Learn how to make beef tallow in this tutorial.| The Rustic Elk
This sweet raspberry vinaigrette is perfect to top salads, use as a marinade for red meats, or drizzled on roasted vegetables. rn| The Rustic Elk
This dutch oven bread recipe is full of flavor and the perfect recipe for beginners to try due to its hands off approach and simplicity. Simply add 4 ingredients. Stir. Sit. Bake later.| The Rustic Elk
Your free guide to mastering wild game in a real-life kitchen. Tired of dry, gamey deer meat? The Venison Kitchen Kickstart gives you the tools you need to make every cut count... with no fuss,| The Rustic Elk
Tallow has been used to nourish human skin for many years. Highly compatible with the makeup of our skin, it has long been used to protect, nourish, and restore our skin. Tallow balm is easy| The Rustic Elk
Looking for an easy, flaky pie crust recipe? Look no further. This homemade pie crust is just like grandma used to make using simple ingredients like butter and lard.| The Rustic Elk
Lard from pastured pigs is a healthy fat. Here's how to render your own using a crockpot.| The Rustic Elk
Nourish Your Home, One Skill at a Time Explore canning recipes, wild game meals, and homemade staples that make everyday cooking simpler, heartier, and rooted in tradition. Need tools to get started? Shop my| The Rustic Elk
If you’ve ever wished you could capture the flavor of warm, spiced apple pie and tuck it away for the months ahead, this Apple Pie Jam recipe is for you. Made with fresh apples, cozy| The Rustic Elk
Capture summer in a jar with this easy homemade strawberry syrup recipe. Made with fresh strawberries, a hint of vanilla, and no artificial junk, this shelf-stable syrup is perfect for milk, waffles, lemonade, or sneaking by the spoonful. There’s something about strawberries that just is summer. Maybe it’s the color. Maybe it’s the scent that […]| The Rustic Elk
Canning Peach Sweet Tea is a Southern-inspired recipe that gives you the best of both worlds: a sweet, steeped tea to sip and tender, syrupy peaches to eat. This right here? This is summer in| The Rustic Elk
This easy maple syrup apple sauce has just a few simple ingredients and no refined sugar. It can be made up and canned when apples are in season for a healthy snack or dessert any time of year.| The Rustic Elk
Canning apple pie filling is one of the best ways to preserve apples and have homemade desserts ready in minutes. With the right apples, safe canning methods, and a touch of warm spice, this recipe| The Rustic Elk
Homemade apple butter is the ultimate fall canning recipe... smooth, spiced, and made with just apples, cider, sugar, and warm autumn spices. Whether you simmer it on the stovetop, let it cook low and slow| The Rustic Elk
Venison Salisbury steak is the kind of comfort food that feels both nostalgic and new. Tender venison patties seared to perfection and simmered in rich onion gravy. It’s a simple, satisfying way to turn ground venison into a cozy, family-friendly meal that even skeptics will love. Some meals are born from necessity. A freezer full […]| The Rustic Elk
This venison Philly cheesesteak casserole is cheesy, flavorful, and ridiculously simple to throw together. It’s protein-packed comfort food that comes together in one skillet and no one will know it’s not beef. If you’ve got ground venison in the freezer and no idea what to make with it, this is your sign. This easy weeknight […]| The Rustic Elk
Smooth, rich, and gently spiced, this peach butter is a slow-cooked summer favorite perfect for toast, biscuits, or gifting. There’s something about the scent of simmering peaches that stops time. I made this peach butter| The Rustic Elk
There’s a reason taco night never goes out of style... especially when you’ve got a freezer full of ground venison. These easy venison tacos are bold, simple, and full of flavor that plays well with| The Rustic Elk
Venison summer sausage is a rich, savory snack that tastes like hunting season and long weekends at the smoker. It’s tender, flavorful, and surprisingly easy to make at home. Whether you’re prepping wild game for| The Rustic Elk
These bold, cheesy venison enchiladas are layered with smoky homemade enchilada sauce, tender ground deer meat, and melty cheese; making them an easy, freezer-friendly dinner that never disappoints. If you’re looking for a bold, comforting| The Rustic Elk
Venison bone broth is a delicious and nutritious way to use up those bones after a successful big game hunt. Packed with nutrients and a great way to flavor your homemade venison soups and more,| The Rustic Elk
Seasoned ground venison and root vegetables are smothered in a spiked gravy sauce and topped with delicious mashed potatoes in this delicious shepherd's pie. I first found a shepherd's pie recipe several years ago when| The Rustic Elk
Contrary to popular belief, venison fat is useable and worth the effort to harvest. While deer tallow isn't a common term for most folks, it does serve a purpose and has a place in your| The Rustic Elk
Are you tired of throwing away apple scraps after making a delicious apple pie or snack? Well, you can actually turn those scraps into something useful and healthy - apple cider vinegar! Making your own| The Rustic Elk
Making herbal infused oils is super easy and can be incredibly beneficial when making salves or soaps. Here are 4 methods you can use to make them yourself| The Rustic Elk
An easy slow cooker soup perfect for any time of year to utilize oxtail, which results in a delicious, tender meat.| The Rustic Elk
This easy venison chili recipe is the best. Check out how you can turn this into a crockpot meal!| The Rustic Elk
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is a true kitchen staple with endless applications. From household cleaning to health and beauty, this versatile and affordable ingredient can enhance many aspects of your daily life. Apple cider vinegar| The Rustic Elk
This homemade cough syrup is simple, natural, and effective. With just a handful of ingredients, many of which you likely already have in your pantry, you can create a soothing remedy to help ease the| The Rustic Elk
Herbal infused honey is a fantastic way to combine the healing properties of herbs with the natural benefits of raw honey to make a soothing remedy to boost winter wellness. In just a few simple| The Rustic Elk
Fermented honey garlic is a natural remedy that combines two simple ingredients into a delicious, immune-boosting ferment. Whether you're looking to improve your wellness routine or add some delicious flavor to your cooking, this simple| The Rustic Elk
Four Thieves Vinegar is a popular natural remedy that has been used for centuries to ward off illnesses and promote good health. The vinegar is made by infusing apple cider vinegar with a blend of| The Rustic Elk
Fire cider is a popular herbal remedy that has been used for centuries for its health benefits. This spicy, tangy tonic is made by infusing apple cider vinegar with a variety of herbs and spices,| The Rustic Elk
Elderberry syrup isn’t just another wellness trend.iit’s an old-school herbal remedy that’s been used for centuries to fight off colds and flu. And the best part? It actually works. Packed with antioxidants and immune-boosting compounds,| The Rustic Elk
