Springtime Dishes with John Wallace

Springtime Dishes with John Wallace

Author: Sportsmen's Empire May 9, 2022 Duration: 58:25

On this episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined by once again, John Wallace, a new Regional Director for Delta Waterfowl and as we know him, Wildgame Cook.  John and Nick catch up since last being on the podcast, unpack some of the popular spring forage here in the Midwest,  mushroom prep, and some incredible spring dishes that are packed with the flavor.  This conversation will have you take an extra look at those green patches as you pass to your turkey spot, on this episode of Huntavore.

Nick is joined by John Wallace. Known on instagram as WildGameCook, John has also transitioned into a regional director for Delta Waterfowl.  As this episode airs, it will be his first day at the job. Congrats and Good Luck John.  Last time Nick was able to chat with John it was the height of the pandemic, so these two do a bit of catching up.  All the kids are in sports and the family schedule is fast paced.  But even so, John shares some great moments from hunting with his kids, like being a year of firsts for one of John’s boys.  

The guys highlight spring forage here in the midwest.  Easy key-able greens and mushrooms that can be used to make dishes pop.  The highly sought after Morel and Ramp, to the humble Pheasant Back and Garlic Mustard.  

John finishes up by talking about a dish that sums up spring perfectly.  Turkey tenderloins topped with morel rings and garlic mustard pesto.

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