Hares....... For eating......!
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Topic: Hares....... For eating......!
Posted By: Billbobnz
Subject: Hares....... For eating......!
Date Posted: 03 Oct 2021 at 9:14pm
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Going out on a limb and expecting alot of cringing as you read this post .... LoL Have you eaten Hare? I head shot a hare several months ago and a friend of mine dared me to eat it. Was a female about to give birth to a litter which on several UK sites on such things say not to eat pregnant hares but I was up for the dare and invited my friend around to try it. We found a recipe that consisted on a citrus based marinade that we marinated it for 30mims and basted it during the 20mins each side on the bbq. Then rested for another 20mins before discovering that Hare is an absolutely delicious critter, in fact we both thought that if we were blindfolded we would have thought it was fellow deer. I shot another one during lockdown a few weeks ago but was a poor shot and took out it's front leg, then was about 5mins before I tracked it down for a follow-up shot through its chest. This one smelt terribly strong and was so tough when cooking we had to throw it out. I am guessing that because it wasn't a clean shot like the first hare it was full of adrenaline from being wounded and this would have spoilt the meat. I've decided to let the hares breed a bit more before I take the next one but will be interested in what you all say and tips and tricks. And if you haven't tried one.... Try it |
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Posted By: dvlnme
Date Posted: 05 Oct 2021 at 10:21am
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hares are a game animal and are definatley good to eat,i no longer hunt or shoot our hares anound there plenty round here,simpliy because we just like seeing them around and cause no damage here,as long as there no new pine trees being planted,which for some reason hares seem to like chopping of at ground level we dont shoot them any more,some dairy farmers complain they eat too much grass so are a pest,but really how much grass can a few hares actually eat ???look up jugged hare,its an old way of preparing hares to eat,dosnt appeal to me coz not that keen on eating what is essentually rotten meat,but then again they hang pheasants by the neck til the heads fall off before cooking in europe,i guess jugged hare the same thing eh!! cheers mike
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Posted By: J-S
Date Posted: 08 Oct 2021 at 8:52am
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I know of an airgun hunter that swears by the backstraps as some of the best meat around. Seared, not slow cooked, like a good piece of lean game meat, without the gaminess of deer. ------------- https://www.instagram.com/js_airguns/" rel="nofollow - J S Airguns Air Arms TX200('s) Theoben Sirocco HW77 FWB 300s Webley Patriot One or two others... Current projects: Too many.. |
Posted By: Billbobnz
Date Posted: 08 Oct 2021 at 9:00am
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Morning all, yes I've looked up jugged hare, you need too save alot of the blood for that. They do have big back straps and enormous tenderloins for an animal that size! I have just spied last night the return of some bunnies around here so rabbit could be on the menu soon. |
Posted By: dvlnme
Date Posted: 09 Oct 2021 at 11:04am
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jugged hare has never appealed me,and there plenty other excellent ways to cook hares,our cats brought home couple half grown rabbits over past few days,so rabbits out n about again here to,we got few possums again ,they pretty rare round here these days,as farms all got possum control programs for tb etc,have to sort em out before they start wandering around and getting at fruit trees and eating the buds off everything to before they can flower or produce fruit,spring has sprung allright. cheers mike
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Posted By: flock
Date Posted: 14 Feb 2022 at 7:12pm
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Tryed the Jugged hare recipe couple of years ago, all I can say is I'm not into the favours juniper berries add to the mix. Not a fan of Gin & juniper berries are what make gin. Better off using a slow cooker mix, or use your mix.
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Posted By: J-S
Date Posted: 15 Feb 2022 at 10:21am
Juniper should be used sparingly - its flavour can be sweet and piney but overuse can be a bit astringeant, especially if you are sensitive to it. You can add depth of flavour with bay leaves and herbs; thyme is a good one and rosemary can give the piney flavour to replace juniper and is less resinous. A touch of dark chocolate adds richness to game meats too. ------------- https://www.instagram.com/js_airguns/" rel="nofollow - J S Airguns Air Arms TX200('s) Theoben Sirocco HW77 FWB 300s Webley Patriot One or two others... Current projects: Too many.. |
flock wrote:Posted By: xyon
Date Posted: 15 Feb 2022 at 1:44pm
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I'm having for lunch right now a left over hare burger patty from hamburgers we had last night.  ------------- --- My favourites springer - Diana 52 PCP - FX Wildcat III |
Posted By: Billbobnz
Date Posted: 16 Feb 2022 at 8:10am
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Yum that looks amazing, is it pure hare meat or did you mix in some pork fat or breadcrumbs and milk to keep it moist? Doing patties with them is a brilliant idea. I was looking at an old hunting magazine the other day and there was a recipe for pork and rabbit sausage rolls which is another idea I had for hare. I've been flat out honing my traditional bow skills over the last month ready for the roar so haven't even touched my air rifles lately except for a quick valve mod on my cr600w to increase performance slightly. |
Posted By: xyon
Date Posted: 16 Feb 2022 at 11:16am
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I didn't have lard, so I added some butter + BBQ sauce + garlic+ salt = yummy!
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Posted By: Billbobnz
Date Posted: 16 Feb 2022 at 1:24pm
| That's fantastic, going to try this |
Posted By: kruzaroad
Date Posted: 28 Jul 2022 at 6:40pm
| I slow cook mine on a charcoal bbq. placing the charcoal brickets to one side. I then put the hare directly over them and turn once you see the flesh lightly brown, then move them off the direct heat to the other side to cook at a slower pace. I eat the back straps, rear legs. |
Posted By: Billbobnz
Date Posted: 28 Jul 2022 at 8:02pm
| Nice, saw one within range this morning from a bedroom window. Before I could get a gun it was gone |
Posted By: kruzaroad
Date Posted: 28 Jul 2022 at 8:51pm
| bloody annoying. Still fatten up for anther day. I spooked one yesterday evening.. didn't cock the gun before I got within range. slight click and it was off. Great eating though, do you eat them? |
Posted By: Billbobnz
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2022 at 12:40pm
| Yes I have eaten them before. The only ones worth eating are the headshot ones Ive take. one with the wrong bullet placement and it ran for a while before expiring was full of adrenalin and when cooked we had to throw it out. |
Posted By: kruzaroad
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2022 at 1:50pm
| you under estimate a heart shot. Once the heart stops so does the ability to pump adrenaline through the body. Having said that I'll take the head shot. At night with the red light I've found they are more prone to sit up and listen that's ideal to locate the heart. Any shot that is a clean kill is the best shot. |
Posted By: RangerPete
Date Posted: 17 May 2023 at 11:22pm
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I’ve only taken one hare (which I took with a bow), but we cooked it and ate it, and it was excellent! I sort of made up a recipe for it, and cooked it in the slow cooker in coke (yes, the drink coke-a-cola). As I said, it was excellent and the next time I get the opportunity to shoot a hare it’s definitely coming home with me!!! If anyone is interested in the recipe pm me and I’ll send it to you 👍🏻 Pete. ------------- Walk quietly, but carry a big stick. |