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[SmokyMose]

Once again, you’ve tapped the nail on the head, Pops. There are just too many people in the world to be fed the old ways....

 

[Rings Я Us]

 

[SonnyE]

I was born and brought up in a meat store. We cut up what others killed, be it slaughterhouses or wild game. I have seen a huge progression from field dressing to processing plants. But, the one thing that has never changed is the animal.

Now, however, that too is changing, and is PETA-approved. It is called Beyond Meat (www.beyondmeat.com). Like all things, the only constant is change. Is it a good thing? Well, in the short-term, no. In the long-term, yes. Just like 45 years ago the term "Boxed Beef" was not known, now it is common. Processing is getting totally industrialized to the point of all central cutting, no more individual store processing (a/c Walmart). But, this goes a step further. Eliminate the animal as the processing plant from vegetables to meats; create meat in a lab, not a farm or nature. Before you know it you will have chemistry-correct beef, pork, lamb, veal, chicken, duck, goose, etc., with no bones, far less water required (like 80% less), waste that can be immediately spread on crops to grow more vegetables. It will be a boon for arid and semi-dry areas, providing food for hungry nations, and give sustenance for all humans.

Sounds like "Soylent Green"? Yes, without the sinister undertones. It will be a necessary step in the evolution as we wither our resources and need to compensate for it. Animals will no longer be grown to eat or sustain the average populations; they will be a niche market for the wealthy; the rest of us will be eating prime, tasty fake meat. Skinless, boneless, pre-formed into chops, steaks, ground beef, boneless chicken and so on.

Beyond Meat already produces chicken strips, ground meats, burgers, and now sausages (Sprouts has them, plus several other stores). It is a reality, and other companies are getting in the game, too. (just Google 'fake meat').

Ground Sea Weed Jerky, anyone?

Great point Pop's. I've wondered at times about how many 'foods' will turn clear after being chewed enough.
I wonder if it is edible plastics? Many flavors are synthesized now. Makes me wonder what the Grand Kids will be gnawing on at our ages.

I consider myself too old to hunt anymore. But not too old to remember bringing in Deer and Antelope as our only meat source.
Once the wife asked if I wanted anything from town (60 miles away). I said how about a nice rib eye steak?
Tasted sooo good! But felt like I'd swallowed a baseball going through my game trained intestines over the next 3 days.

 

[ab canuck]

Love it !!!!! After a long strenuous day I really needed a laugh........ Thx. a million. If I could give multiple likes I would..

 

[GaryHibbert]

Good one Gary!!!

Pops---that sounds downright disgusting!!

Gary

 

[HalfSmoked]

I can see where you are coming from here pops McDonald's is coming out with there meatless burger now.

Warren

 

[SonnyE]

I can see where you are coming from here pops McDonald's is coming out with there meatless burger now.
Warren

Hey Warren, Would that be a PETA Burger? :D

 

[HalfSmoked]

Could be LoL

Warren

 

[SmokyMose]

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I looked for this at Meier this morning. They were sold out....

 

[pops6927]

Good one Gary!!!

Pops---that sounds downright disgusting!!
THERE IS NO ANTIDEPRESSANT MORE EFFECTIVE THAN DOG SALIVA APPLIED DIRECTLY TO YOUR FACE


Gary

No worse than your byline...

 

[GaryHibbert]

No worse than your byline...

Ha!! You got a point there Pops. :cool:
Gary

 

[SonnyE]

Ha!! You got a point there Pops. :cool:
Gary

Yeah, but you can always wash your face....

 

[Tallbald]

Don't laugh, but in my subdivision in a modest sized town (65,000 people) here in Southern Kentucky we have a gazillion gray squirrels. They tear into our tiny garden, eating seedlings and almost ready corn. Darned aggravating. We are a gun-friendly state and region, and I have a few beautiful adult air rifles for use in my yard,( RWS 34, British Webley Stingray, Benjamin pumps in .22 and .177) and shoot them at a backyard gallery range often.
I've contemplated solving the garden destruction issues and at the same time bring in some meat for the smoker. Yes, suburban squirrel. Wondering about the safety of eating winter squirrel from the yard, when nobody is spreading fertilizer and weed killer. Anyone try doing this? I need to see if there are any squirrel smoking recipes here. Don.

 

[GaryHibbert]

Don't laugh, but in my subdivision in a modest sized town (65,000 people) here in Southern Kentucky we have a gazillion gray squirrels. They tear into our tiny garden, eating seedlings and almost ready corn. Darned aggravating. We are a gun-friendly state and region, and I have a few beautiful adult air rifles for use in my yard,( RWS 34, British Webley Stingray, Benjamin pumps in .22 and .177) and shoot them at a backyard gallery range often.
I've contemplated solving the garden destruction issues and at the same time bring in some meat for the smoker. Yes, suburban squirrel. Wondering about the safety of eating winter squirrel from the yard, when nobody is spreading fertilizer and weed killer. Anyone try doing this? I need to see if there are any squirrel smoking recipes here. Don.

Good question Don. I'm always shooting squirrels on my property. I'm out in the bush, so weed killer isn't an issue and the only fertilizer I use comes out of a cow. I've often thought about smoking them, so hopefully someone has a good recipe.
Gary

 

[BandCollector]

Good question Don. I'm always shooting squirrels on my property. I'm out in the bush, so weed killer isn't an issue and the only fertilizer I use comes out of a cow. I've often thought about smoking them, so hopefully someone has a good recipe.
Gary

Here is a very tasty recipe for Squirrel...Sorry it is not smoked but good none the less.

Baked Squirrel

4 squirrels
flour (seasoned if desired)
1 can chicken bouillon
1/4 cup worcestershire sauce
2 T chopped parsley
1 medium onion (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (chopped)
1 bay leaf
salt, pepper to taste

Dredge squirrels (cut into serving pieces) with flower, brown in roasting pan. Add remaining ingredients and bake covered at 350˚ for 45 minutes. Remove cover and bake an additional 10-15 minutes.

Take That PETA,

John

 

[Tallbald]

Wow. Sounds like Mama's cooking. Times were hard in the mid 70's for my family. Both folks lost their jobs to the recession. Ate a lot of squirrel. Don.

 

[GaryHibbert]

Here is a very tasty recipe for Squirrel...Sorry it is not smoked but good none the less.

Baked Squirrel

4 squirrels
flour (seasoned if desired)
1 can chicken bouillon
1/4 cup worcestershire sauce
2 T chopped parsley
1 medium onion (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (chopped)
1 bay leaf
salt, pepper to taste

Dredge squirrels (cut into serving pieces) with flower, brown in roasting pan. Add remaining ingredients and bake covered at 350˚ for 45 minutes. Remove cover and bake an additional 10-15 minutes.

Take That PETA,

John

Thanks John. I'll give that a try. Maybe throw a little smoke at it too. Won't have a chance to go squirrel hunting til the winter log haul is over in March and I get home again.
Gary