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Gamey Meats

posted 3 months ago by fourlemons (3634)
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In the US this week most of us will probably be eating some turkey, however the questions in this thread are for everyone no matter where you live. While I like turkey when it is fresh and especially with a little gravy on it, after a day or so it begins to have what I call a "gamey" flavor. Normally the meats that I enjoy are chicken, pork, beef and most fish including shellfish.

1. Have you tried any meats beyond the ones mentioned in the paragraph above? If so, which ones?
2. Do you enjoy meats with a gamey flavor?

(Per Google, if it helps: "Gamey" is a term used to describe the distinct, strong, and somewhat wild flavor of meat from animals that are not domesticated.)

[–] Nanook (2056) 3 months ago

As an American animal lover whose favorite holiday is Thanksgiving, oddly my least favorite offering is usually the turkey, unless someone brought something truly horrible, like "ambrosia" or canned cranberry sauce. Don't get me wrong; I'll still eat and enjoy it, but I find it one of the more boring tasting animals. It does tend to improve as leftovers on day two, but I've never detected any gaminess, personally.

1. Too many to list, but my favorite animals not on most American menus would be elk, goat, wild boar, frogs, lamb, and a myriad of seafood including baby eels and the cephalopods I mentioned in another reply itt.

2. The only meat I've had that I'd consider gamey is venison, which I've only had as a steak/chop once, and it wasn't my favorite. Would definitely try it again to rule out chef error, however.

[–] fourlemons (3634) 3 months ago

Like you, turkey is not my favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal. I don't dislike it, but I prefer the dressing and casseroles.

[–] mikethemartian (7003) 3 months ago

Is it still common at all for people to hunt wild turkey?

[–] Mrmojo4700 (21721) 3 months ago

It is very common

[–] SamNoyoun (6016) 3 months ago

Here in Vermont it sure is, we have tons of them! Saturday morning on the way to work I saw a flock of at least a couple dozen...🦃🦃🦃

Texas has over a half million of them!

[–] AngryViking (779) 3 months ago

1. Yes all of them
2. Yes

[–] fourlemons (3634) 3 months ago

Fjantastic!

[–] robocat893 (16256) 3 months ago

The most exotic thing I've ever eaten was a rattlesnake. When I was a teen I caught, killed and butchered a large rattlesnake then cooked it on a gas grill. Not gamey at all and it tasted just like chewey chicken.

[–] fourlemons (3634) 3 months ago

You were braver than I was as a teenager. 😁 I have heard of people eating rattlesnake before but I didn't know what it tasted like. Interesting!