Game

Game divides itself into two basic areas — that of white-fleshed animals or birds and that of red-fleshed. It is a little-known fact that hare is more closely related to venison than it is to rabbit. This does, of course, become immediately apparent when you are familiar with the different meats.

As a rule of thumb, red meats need to be hung for at least four days in a cool environment before they are used. Hanging the meat enables the intrinsic flavour to develop. When you buy game through retail outlets it will always be without its skin or feathers because of the health regulations. However, if you are lucky enough or so skilful as to have access to game in its fresh state, then it should be hung with its skin or feathers on. Undrawn.