In German-speaking countries, Christmas is a special holiday for hunters, who use the occasion to celebrate a culinary tradition. Whether they hunt in the forest or in the lowlands, in the week before the longest night of the year, passionate hunters have a date with the “Christmas hare”. Due to […]
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Game sausages with red cabbage from the oven
Serves 4 For the meat 800 g wild boar sausages (small) Oil for searing Salt Pepper For the vegetables 1 medium-sized red cabbage (approx. 600 g) 4 shallots Olive oil 2 tsp. maple syrup 2 tsp. apple cider vinegar Salt Pepper 2 organic oranges 100 g sugar 150 g walnut […]
Read MoreJura: Island of the Red Deer
Off the northwest coast of Scotland lies Jura, famous for its whisky and its population of strong red stags. On this island, hunters also need a good awareness of the sea. Come along! After several hours of driving, crossing Scotland from east to west, we finally arrive – quite literally […]
Read MoreRagout of wild boar with mountain-spinach dumplings
For the ragout 600 g fillet of young wild boar 150 g chanterelle mushrooms 1 tbsp. clarified butter (ghee) 1 onion 100 g peas 1 tbsp. flour 200 ml white wine 200 ml cream ½ tbsp. grated organic lemon zest 1 tbsp. lemon juice Salt Pepper Fresh chives For the […]
Read MoreScotch eggs with salad of wild greens
For the Scotch eggs 800 g mince of wild boar 10 eggs ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp. pepper Pinch of nutmeg 2 spring onions 2 tbsp. flat-leaf parsley, chopped 2 tbsp. chives, chopped 1 tsp. mustard 1 tsp. barbecue sauce 100 g flour 300 g breadcrumbs 1 handful of wild […]
Read MorePursuing the elusive chamois
When we set out before dawn, the mountains are barely visible against the blue-black firmament. But soon their jagged silhouette stands out clearly from the horizon and the sky turns a vibrant orange. One by one, the last points of light on the opposite slope go out. A small mountain […]
Read MoreGrilled neck steak of wild boar in ground-ivy marinade
For the meat 800 g neck of wild boar 2 handfuls of ground-ivy leaves (Glechoma hederacea) 3 cloves of garlic 100 g pine nuts 100 ml olive oil 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. pepper 1 tbsp. honey For the herb butter 5 ground-ivy stems (Glechoma hederacea) Some chives Some chervil […]
Read MoreOn the road with the Leica Calonox SE
More than two years. That’s how long we’ve been endurance-testing the Leica Calonox thermal imaging attachment. Trying out a new technical device for two weekends lets you explore and describe the most important features. But if you spend many months working with the device, and take several pauses to reflect […]
Read MoreDriven hunts in Croatia
Day 1: Kutina hunting grounds Early the morning, the hunting-tour operator drives us to the Kutina hunting ground. On the half-hour journey, we pass through small, snow-covered villages until we reach the hunting lodge. There, we meet up with the leaseholder of the Kutina hunting ground, Marian Balasko, and his […]
Read MoreTahr Hunt in the Southern Alps
After five days of chamois hunting, it’s time to quest for New Zealand’s grail: the tahr (Hemitragus jemlahicus). But the beast with the lion’s mane is not going to make it easy. What’s more, the elements seem to have conspired against us. Back in Christchurch, we receive bad news. A […]
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