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The Perfect Smashburger: A Step-by-Step Home Guide
May 23, 2025
Discover how to craft the ultimate Smashburger at home with this detailed guide from Culinary Specialist Hannah Sattelmaier, created for The Bearded Butchers. From golden, homemade sweet dough burger buns to a bold Sweet Heat Bacon Jam made with jalapeños and maple syrup, every element is designed to deliver big flavor. This step-by-step recipe walks you through building the perfect burger—crispy-edged patties, melty cheese, and all the right toppings—so you can bring restaurant-quality results to your own kitchen.

Savory and Sweet Vidalia Coleslaw
May 16, 2025
This crisp and creamy Savory & Sweet Vidalia Coleslaw is the ultimate summer side dish! Made with freshly shredded cabbage and carrots, and tossed in a quick, blender-made dressing featuring sweet Vidalia onion and The Bearded Butcher’s Bold Blend Seasoning, it’s perfect for barbecues, cookouts, or family meals. Easy to make and full of flavor—this one’s sure to be a crowd favorite!

Smokey Cajun Mac 'n' Cheese
May 16, 2025
This Smokey Cajun Mac 'n' Cheese, crafted by our in-house Culinary Specialist Hannah Sattelmaier, is the ultimate side dish for your next summer barbecue. It’s creamy, smoky, and loaded with bold flavor thanks to The Bearded Butcher’s Cajun Blend — known for its medium heat and peppery kick — and the rich, silky goodness of our Butter Blend seasoning. Perfect alongside smoked brisket or grilled chicken, this crowd-pleasing mac ‘n’ cheese brings just the right balance of savory comfort and backyard barbecue flair.

A Step-by-Step Guide to Cooking Whitetail Deer Tacos
May 01, 2025
When it comes to cooking venison, tacos are a reliable go-to—simple, crowd-pleasing, and full of bold flavor. This recipe highlights the tenderloin, but any cut can be transformed into a delicious taco filling with the right technique. Whether you’re working with prime cuts or tougher pieces, careful seasoning, proper cooking, and a quick sear over high heat bring out the best in your wild game. Finished with your favorite toppings, these tacos are the perfect way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo—or any summer gathering.

Ancho Chili Chicken Tacos with Zesty Avocado-Lime Dressing
Apr 24, 2025
Crafted by Culinary Specialist Hannah Sattelmaier, this Ancho Chili Chicken Taco recipe packs bold, smoky flavor in every bite. Marinated chicken thighs are seared and coated in a rich ancho chili sauce made from roasted peppers and tomatoes. Served in Caramelo Pork Lard Tortillas and topped with a zesty avocado-lime dressing, pickled red onions, queso fresco, and fresh cilantro, these tacos showcase Bearded Butcher Taco and Zesty Lime Seasonings for a vibrant, unforgettable dish.

Turn Wild Turkey Meat into Tender, Juicy Perfection: Shredded Turkey Leg with Polenta and Sugo
Apr 14, 2025
Often overlooked, wild turkey legs and thighs deserve a second chance at the table. In this recipe, we break down the art of “ditch cleaning”—a tongue-in-cheek term for salvaging these tough cuts—and turn them into something tender, rich, and deeply flavorful. With a dry-brine aging process, a low-and-slow braise, and a savory sugo sauce, you’ll transform wild turkey into a gourmet dish worth every bite. Serve it over creamy polenta with roasted vegetables, and you’ve got wild game comfort food at its finest.