After the Hunt: Cooking with Venison – Iowisota

We welcome guest expert Chris Gavin back to Iowisota from 10:00-1:30 on Saturday January 11th, 2025, to teach us how to prepare a variety of cuts of venison into delicious food, which we will taste-test at the end of the session. Cost is $50/person, including lunch.

You will learn about the characteristics of different venison cuts, appropriate spices and cooking methods to compliment the meat, recipes, and suggested side dish pairings. This is a hands-on interactive session, in which you will help with the food preparation as Chris shares methods, tips, recipes, and personal experiences. The session will culminate with a lunch we have prepared at about 1:00 pm. Chris Gavin is renowned for his knowledge of outdoor skills and wild food cuisine; you will learn that there is much more to love about venison than just sausage! A minimum of 6 participants is needed to cover the cost of this event. https://www.iowisota.org/…/after-the-hunt-cooking-with…

Programming Cost: $50/person. Lunch is included. Start registration with the “register” link on the webpage; Payment will be made on the day of the event due to the risk of inclement weather and possible cancellation. We will send you the invoice in advance, based on the information you provide in your RSVP/reservation.

Bonus afternoon option: participants are welcome to stay around Iowisota into the afternoon to crack black walnuts by the fireplace (take nutmeats home with you; we have gallons of extra walnuts we can crack!) or go for a hike in the woods with the hosts. There is no additional charge for the bonus options.

Overnight “B&B” stay: Additional $100/room per night; Breakfasts are included.