04-08-2013, 01:00 PM | #1 |
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Join Date: Mar 2008
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pheasents
whats the 411 on hanging these birds. an old timer told me that as good as they are freshly dressed, they are totally different and better if u "hang" them for several days after killing them and bleeding them. "hang" as in leave them still in feathers and dont butcher them or touch them till they ripen a bit.
some hunters on here....im looking for length of time and temperatures as well. thanx!
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04-08-2013, 09:05 PM | #2 |
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I always have cleaned mine the same day as they were shot then soak in salt water over night then rinse with cold water then freeze and/or eat
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04-08-2013, 09:29 PM | #3 |
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Yeah i clean & cook same day with any bird, except turkey i will clean and freeze or refridgerate depending on when gonna cook
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04-14-2013, 12:07 AM | #4 |
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The fella that got me into bird hunting advised me to wash them well(with salt water if you wish) and freeze them in a ziplock bag full of water. Squeeze the air out so there is no air to the meat. This eliminates the risk of freezer burn.
It is a great tip, I done this with both quail and pheasant and enjoyed the birds a year later with no odd taste.
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