Can't stomach meat I've shot

[Hasbeen]

I feel terrible writing this but it's something that's plagued me since the early days with air rifle and bunnys. I'd love to say everything I shoot is eaten but it's the opposite; I'm fine with taking the shot, cleaning and butchering the animal but I can only consume a mouthful or two before I'm on the brink of gagging!

last night, I shot my first roe. Gralloch done and jointed as best I could (not as bad as it may sound). So, today I've done a haunch with onion, rosemary and bay leaves, covered with bacon and cooked. It smells lovely, looks great and even tastes excellent but one mouthful was all I could take!

Thing is, I'm not thinking about anything or talking myself out of it, as far as I'm aware, it seems to be subconscious. Anyone know a way of getting over this? On this occasion nothing will go to waste but I really would like to be able to enjoy the meat I've put on the table (not to mention the creature that lost its life in the process).

 

[palmer_mike]

Do you know anyone in your area who stalks, you could swap a beast here and there to stock your freezer?

 

[stalker.308]

Hypnosis.

 

[palmer_mike]

I know what you mean to some extent, as I've been like that with rabbit and trout I the past. Funnily enough thou I've never had a problem with salmon or venison (think I just like the taste enough to get over any squeamishness).

 

[Hasbeen]

Do you know anyone in your area who stalks, you could swap a beast here and there to stock your freezer?

I don't but not sure how that would help, unless you mean swap what I shoot for lamb, beef etc?

 

[Hasbeen]

Hypnosis.

Joking aside, it might be an option - assuming there's a hypnotist who knows how to do that!

in many ways, I'm happy sharing the meat around landowners etc but it seems a bit unethical besides the fact id like to get something for my efforts too

 

[palmer_mike]

I don't but not sure how that would help, unless you mean swap what I shoot for lamb, beef etc?

Was meaning that if the problem was due to the fact that you'd been the one shooting and processing the venison, if you did a swap you could avoid any squeamishness. Unless of course it's the taste in which case yes might be a good idea to swap for other meat (something I've done in the past for rabbits).

 

[1967spud.com]

i know a very well known proliific foxer and stalker in norfolk who is actually a veggy because he simply dislikes meat of any kind and hes a deadly shot as well

 

[tjm160]

For what it's worth fella, I have the same issue with Rabbits. I've no issue whatsoever with Pigeon, Pheasant, Deer. However, any Rabbits I shoot are prepared oven ready and given to family and friends. I've no idea what the issue is, I just can't bring myself to eat them, so I empathise completely over your challenge with Deer. Can you eat Venison if served in a Restaurant?

 

[stalker.308]

Joking aside, it might be an option - assuming there's a hypnotist who knows how to do that!

in many ways, I'm happy sharing the meat around landowners etc but it seems a bit unethical besides the fact id like to get something for my efforts too

I was being serious. Its all in the mind like a phobia which they often sort. Best bet I reckon.

 

[AN DU RU FOX]

or let someone else do the cooking , i like tjm couldnt eat bunnies for about twenty yrs,i put it down to bad cooking now i cook them take the meat of the bone and do casseroles/and stews there brilliant now,

 

[John Gryphon]

Don`t eat for three weeks...it`ll be delish then,in fact you`ll eat it raw!

 

[timbrayford]

Funnily enough having had to eat both Rabbit and Pigeon as a child I don't even like the smell of them now, let alone eat them. Fortunately I never had the opportunity of eating either Trout or Venison then as they are both delicious!

atb Tim

 

[AN DU RU FOX]

thats what used to put me off rabbit ,but now i use youngish ones the meat falls off quicker and then straight into casserole pot/slow cooker try some its bloody good

 

[tackb]

Golf?

 

[JabaliHunter]

Don`t eat for three weeks...it`ll be delish then,in fact you`ll eat it raw!

that should do the trick! but if it doesn't, then a trip to the shrink...

 

[Hasbeen]

Thanks all, good to see I'm not alone.

Yes, I do think I'd be happy to eat venison in a restaurant but I've been given roe by a friend and felt exactly the same.

 

[User00021]

Hasbeen,

I have experienced it in the past. I find that it helps to allow a bit of time between processing the carcass and cooking it. I normally freeze the meat and then start using it a few weeks later.

 

[robert1666]

I feel terrible writing this but it's something that's plagued me since the early days with air rifle and bunnys. I'd love to say everything I shoot is eaten but it's the opposite; I'm fine with taking the shot, cleaning and butchering the animal but I can only consume a mouthful or two before I'm on the brink of gagging!

last night, I shot my first roe. Gralloch done and jointed as best I could (not as bad as it may sound). So, today I've done a haunch with onion, rosemary and bay leaves, covered with bacon and cooked. It smells lovely, looks great and even tastes excellent but one mouthful was all I could take!

Thing is, I'm not thinking about anything or talking myself out of it, as far as I'm aware, it seems to be subconscious. Anyone know a way of getting over this? On this occasion nothing will go to waste but I really would like to be able to enjoy the meat I've put on the table (not to mention the creature that lost its life in the process).

yes google your nearest game dealer and punt your carcasses !! lol

 

[neil the plumber]

I find it's the smell of the meat that I can then taste when I eat it, that puts me off.