Field to Table: Chef Jaime Teigen's Wild Game Culinary Journey
In this episode of the Okayest Cook podcast, host Chris Whonsetler is live at the Back Country Hunters and Anglers Rendezvous to chat with Chef Jaime Teigen, a distinguished wild game chef from Bozeman, Montana. They discuss Jaime’s culinary origins, from her early days in her friend's Italian-Greek fusion restaurant to her professional training in Portland. Now residing in Montana, she specializes in cooking wild game, sharing tips and techniques, and cooking at field-to-table dinners. The conversation also delves into Jaime’s methods for preparing wild game dishes like wild turkey curry salad and bear-fat biscuits with pheasant, stressing the importance of proper cooking techniques and marination. Jamie highlights her involvement with various cooking events and classes, including her upcoming projects and collaborations. This episode is a rich exploration of wild game cuisine and the ethos of field-to-table cooking.
00:00 Setting the Scene: Red Lights and Party Vibes
00:35 Introduction to the Okayest Cook Podcast
00:49 Meet Chef Jaime Teigen
02:05 Chef Jaime’s Culinary Journey
05:40 Cooking Wild Game: Challenges and Techniques
06:37 Field to Table Event: Wild Turkey and Pheasant Dishes
13:47 Bear Fat Biscuits and Pheasant: A Culinary Delight
18:12 Cheese Spread and Local Ingredients
18:52 Marinating and Brining Pheasant
20:25 Teamwork and Chef Collaboration
21:09 Inspiration from Other Chefs
24:13 Cooking with Bear Meat
26:19 Canning Meat for Preservation
29:25 Field to Table Event Highlights
31:51 Final Thoughts and Cooking Tips
32:52 Where to Find More from Chef Jaime
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