He has never seen a deer shot in real life but plenty on TV, so he acted like he knew exactly what was going down. I squeezed off on the trigger, BANG/FLOP! Feet stuck stiff straight in the air. My son was so excited, opened the door and ran to the deer yelling "Good shot DADDY!" Tears came to my eyes as I have had this same experience with my dad who has passed.
Thank you God for this beautiful country, freedom, resources, and capabilities to have these kinds of opportunities! The outdoors is so Awesome! I don't understand anyone who does not like these things. My son is learning so many of life's lessons and is coming along so quickly! I couldn't be more proud! We processed the deer right in front of him and he was really concentrating. Then we threw some fresh back strap in the grease and had a gorgeous dinner! He even had a hand in on planting the foodplot as well. Discing in the tractor and hand seeding the dirt. This year he has seen the entire process from start to finish. Ground prep/planting/the hunt/the kill/the processing/the eating!
Backstrap Recipe:
I cut my steaks thick and then beat them flat with a tenderizing hammer.
Pour 1/4 inch of oil in cast iron skillet. Turn on medium heat.
Season the actual meat. I use Lowery's season salt and black pepper.
To batter the meat I have found that the easiest and cleanest thing to do is put a pile of flour on a cookie sheet, then add 3 eggs in a bowl and a touch of milk and stir that up. Then I flour both sides of the meat, dip entire meat in the egg wash, then flour both sides again. Then drop it in the grease and leave them alone til they r good and brown on one side and then flip them. Leaves a beautiful crust on them!
This only dirties up 3 dishes. The cookie sheet (I beat my meat on the cookie sheet as well) the bowl, and the cast iron skillet.
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