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Ep. 533: Wild Turkeys: Pluckin’ and Skinnin’ with Jesse Griffiths

March 18, 2024

Description

Steven Rinella talks with Jesse Griffiths, Ryan Callaghan, Brody Henderson, Seth Morris, Phil Taylor, and Corinne Schneider. Topics discussed: Jesse Griffith’s brand new cookbook, The Turkey Book,...
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Books Referenced

The Hog Book

Author: Jesse Griffiths

Context:

Steve Rinella mentions Jesse Griffiths' previous book 'The Hog Book' which is described as phenomenal and comprehensive, covering everything about judging, processing, preparing, and dealing with wild hogs. This book is explicitly stated to be written by the guest Jesse Griffiths.

The Turkey Book

Author: Jesse Griffiths

Context:

The main subject of the podcast interview - Jesse Griffiths' new book about turkeys. It's described as a follow-up to The Hog Book, containing hunting stories, recipes, and techniques for cooking wild turkeys. The book is described as thick, elegant, thorough, and beautifully put together with almost 370 pages and 115 recipes.

The Beasts of the Sea

Author: George Wilhelm Steller

Context:

Referenced in a discussion about naturalist Georg Wilhelm Steller, who is being 'canceled' by the Ornithological Society for naming species after himself. The book discusses Steller's observations of sea animals, including descriptions of Steller's sea cow and humorous anecdotes about animal dissections.