Master of the Grill at Oddly Named Festival

We love our meats grilled in the South, whether that be cow, rabbit, emu, deer, buffalo or chicken on the racks. Everything's just a whole lot better when it's been slow cooked over low burning coals. At least that's what Jesse Owens, extension agent, told me.

Jesse has been grilling for over 30 years at an annual festival in the southern part of the state to raise money for the local 4H clubs. The festival is called Malvern Brickfest.

Anyway, we who wouldn't know the first thing about starting a grill, are indebted to the dedication and sweat of our grillmasters. Burn, baby, burn!

It's That Time of Year

It's that time of year here in Arkansas. As soon as the slightest cool air blows from the north, a certain portion of the population heads out to stalk wild things in the woods and lakes.

These friends smoke 150 pounds of deer meat every summer to give as gifts. Oh man, it's good!

They gave me this Deer Chili recipe- Enjoy!

Deer Chili

2lbs deer hamburger

1 onion

1 bell pepper 2 - 3 cloves garlic

1 can light red dikney beans

1 can tomatoes

1 can tomato sauce

1 - 2 jalapenos

1 -2 cans water or beer

3 - 4 tsp chili powder

salt & pepper

1 pkg chili seasoning mix

Brow deer, onion, garlic & pepper together.

Add reamining ingredients and simmer 30 minutes.