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Big deer leg; logistical problem.

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#1 ·
I have a hunter friend who gave me a large (around 25lb), skinned leg a few months back, which I put into my freezer immediately. It was still fresh.

I want to break it down and grill some and smoke some, but I don't have anything to defrost it in!

My fault. I didn't consider this. There's no space in my fridge...AT ALL.

Leg is too large for my kitchen sink.

Any ideas?

Thx
 
#2 ·
How about getting a big, cheep styrofoam cooler and defrosting it in there. Cheep= toss it when your done. Also does your fish monger deliever fish in something like a styro cooler? Clean it or ask for a fresh one. Alt, take it to work and use the walkin there to defrost.
 
#4 · (Edited)
Running water and some ice in the bathtub?

It's 100 + I might have to join in.;>)

This will make some chefs cringe, but if the venison has not been hung you could hang it in a cool dry place.

ah, just sayin. We like or deer here in Tx.
 
#10 ·
Redbeerd,

 I know your in SAN, but I just wanted to say that the leg is very lean. If the deer wasn't processed right it might not be best to throw it on the grill. You will need to add some type of fat. You can lard it, wrap in bacon, there are many ways. Marinating isn't bad either.

A 25 lb leg is pretty big. As some others said you might want to carry it to a processor. You can then get what you want. Sausage is great. Your processor will have casings, and extra fat if you want Chili meat etc.
 
#11 · (Edited)
Redbeerd,

I know your in SAN, but I just wanted to say that the leg is very lean. If the deer wasn't processed right it might not be best to throw it on the grill. You will need to add some type of fat. You can lard it, wrap in bacon, there are many ways. Marinating isn't bad either.

A 25 lb leg is pretty big. As some others said you might want to carry it to a processor. You can then get what you want. Sausage is great. Your processor will have casings, and extra fat if you want Chili meat etc.
Really lean.

I always had the guys cut a bunch of slices (across the grain of course) for CFS (just pound it thin and take it from there).

Hack off a hunk and crockpot the heck out of it (in the seasoned broth of your choice) shred and the toss in an oiled pan, reseason and have some awesome tacos.

mimi

There is a huge freeze thaw process and refreeze camp of how to/ how not to handle your lean game but we have in a pinch made sausage under those conditions.

Smoked a bit less, freezer paper wrapped and the entire batch was delish.

Just sayin'

m.
 
#14 ·
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have one and it works great, I use a 2 gallon plastic bag to cover the saw. Re your thaw are you still @ school?, if so just ask use their walk in IF you want to thaw the whole thing. If you're going to do this whole, would braise with whole tomatoes, large can of V8, garlic, leeks, apples or cherries (and juice) lots of whole peppercorns and a couple of bay leaves, braise for 3-4 hrs short of falling off the bone, educe the braising liquid, finish with butter, coat the leg with the sauce, into the oven to brown @450 +for 20 mins + basting every 10 minutes.

Good luck, like to see some pics.

Cheers!

EDG
 
#16 ·
lol, sorry Kuan my "" came out /img/vbsmilies/smilies/crazy.gif!, was referring to the SS Sawzall blade, there is also a set of reciprocating saw blades from Cabelas, haven't had the chance to use them, yet. We use it mostly to break down swines and bovines and any other customer that complains. Works Great!!

Cheers!!!

EDG
 
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