Beef suet

[Thehowler]

Where does everyone get there suet for grinding deer burgers?

[Bango skank]

I dont.  I grind 100% venison.  If i wanted to eat beef id go to the grocery store.

[206]

Safeway is now cutting/trimming rib roasts.  Perfect timing. Years ago they said call the meat department and have them save some during the holidays.

[WapitiTalk1]

Howler, same as Bango. I stopped putting suet into my elk/deer burger a long time ago.  Tastes better, better for ya, less splatter on grill. Have you tried it w/o suet before? 

[Dan-o]

I prefer my deer burgers with beef suet.
Safeway saves me some if I ask.

[Stein]

Am I the only one coming to this thread looking for an awesome picture?

[Bango skank]

Am I the only one coming to this thread looking for an awesome picture?

No.  I too clicked it to see an awesome suit made of beef.  Apparently op meant suet.

[NOCK NOCK]

I am also disappointed there was no red meat clothing. 

[Sitka_Blacktail]

I buy cheap bacon, ends and pieces to grind with my burger. Makes instant bacon burgers. Also mix it very lean.

[NOCK NOCK]

I buy cheap bacon, ends and pieces to grind with my burger. Makes instant bacon burgers. Also mix it very lean.

A few folks like this.....but I would caution anyone to try it before committing all your grind to it.   I learned the hard way. Some foods for us that require burger do not taste good with the bacon flavor. Ended up giving away 50ish pounds of burger. 

[Ghost Hunter]

No mix.  We share ours periodically.  Got family that can't tolerate beef.

[Jingles]

I am also disappointed there was no red meat clothing. 

Or at least flesh tone without tan lines

[nwwanderer]

Since deer fat melts above our body temp and ground with zero fat has some issues, I vote for pork fat.  Usually cheaper too.  Does not take much, try 5%.  I too was hoping for a shiny black hair on suit.

[Sitka_Blacktail]

I buy cheap bacon, ends and pieces to grind with my burger. Makes instant bacon burgers. Also mix it very lean.

A few folks like this.....but I would caution anyone to try it before committing all your grind to it.   I learned the hard way. Some foods for us that require burger do not taste good with the bacon flavor. Ended up giving away 50ish pounds of burger. 

Not much that's not improved with bacon.  lol

[CP]

I am also disappointed there was no red meat clothing. 

Yeah, I was expecting the male version of the meat dress.

[Thehowler]

Yes, finally tipped one over.
You guys have given me several great ideas, and the wife and I decided to try them all.
This year we’re buying a grinder instead of paying a butcher. Being a pandemic year and all.

[Twispriver]

I mix whole pork shoulder in with my venison burger. I buy pork butts, trim the outside fat off and chunk them up and grind with the venison. Depending on what I plan to use the ground meat for I'll mix between 15% and 25% by weight.

[Mjensen]

The wife and I have just enjoyed Moose Tacos and we are both very happy, that we did not add anything to the meat, but Moose. So far the burgers, Tacos, Loaf and anything else that we make with the ground Moose has been great. Just the your choice. I quit adding any fat to my grind. My choice. Enjoy whatever you decide to do.

[highside74]

I prefer my deer burgers with beef suet.
Safeway saves me some if I ask.

Our local Safeway packages beef suet during Oct and Nov and saves it for hunters. Gives it for free.

[Sitka_Blacktail]

The wife and I have just enjoyed Moose Tacos and we are both very happy, that we did not add anything to the meat, but Moose. So far the burgers, Tacos, Loaf and anything else that we make with the ground Moose has been great. Just the your choice. I quit adding any fat to my grind. My choice. Enjoy whatever you decide to do.

A little fat helps hold the meat together when you cook burgers.

[Buckhunter24]

The wife and I have just enjoyed Moose Tacos and we are both very happy, that we did not add anything to the meat, but Moose. So far the burgers, Tacos, Loaf and anything else that we make with the ground Moose has been great. Just the your choice. I quit adding any fat to my grind. My choice. Enjoy whatever you decide to do.

A little fat helps hold the meat together when you cook burgers.

A couple saltine crackers crunched up and an egg will help make a patty that holds together too

[ne kid]

A beef suit would be awesome camo for wolf hunting. I  would like to order horned hereford if someone is making them.

[Buzz2401]

I use pork butt at a 10% ratio.  Had bad luck using beef suet.

[C-Money]

We use pork shoulder roast. 3 or 4 chunks of deer, chunk of pork...turns out amazing! Grind on coarse plate first, and re grind everything on the medium plate. Turns out magical. 

[jackelope]

Am I the only one coming to this thread looking for an awesome picture?

No.  I too clicked it to see an awesome suit made of beef.  Apparently op meant suet.

I fixed it. Sorry to ruin the party. I got mislead by hopes of a guy in an awesome suit made of beef too.

[bigfish51]

I learned a method years ago from Mike (butcher in Union, OR) the butcher. I really liked his burger so I asked him what his mix was. He said to take 80% lean venison and 20% top sirloin or chuck roast. Mix together and grind. Comes out to about a 7% fat content and the burger is awesome!  Holds together great for burgers, but isn't very greasy for tacos. Enjoy!

[HUNTINCOUPLE]

The wife and I have just enjoyed Moose Tacos and we are both very happy, that we did not add anything to the meat, but Moose. So far the burgers, Tacos, Loaf and anything else that we make with the ground Moose has been great. Just the your choice. I quit adding any fat to my grind. My choice. Enjoy whatever you decide to do.

A little fat helps hold the meat together when you cook burgers.

So does pork or  an egg or two.

[dvolmer]

Go to cash and carry and get pork butts.  I mix 2/3 deer to 1/3 pork.  This year I had 120 lbs. of boned out venison.  Bought 60 pounds of Pork Butts and it was perfect.  Perfect burger with just enough fat to keep it from sticking and holds burgers together but not enough that you need to drain your browned burger. 

[scotbradly726]

I cut 1000's of lbs of jerky meat a year and I save all the fat from that for when I'm processing pepperoni and summer sausage. This year I bought an entire angus to split with a couple families and I saved all of the fat from that guy.

[Stein]

I have ground bacon bits in and it works great except there are things you want to use burger for and not taste like smoky bacon.

I've been reluctant to use regular (uncured) pork as I like burgers in the medium rare or a bit lighter and even though pork is pretty safe these days it always crosses my mind.

[Geoduck Duck Goose]

I cut 1000's of lbs of jerky meat a year and I save all the fat from that for when I'm processing pepperoni and summer sausage. This year I bought an entire angus to split with a couple families and I saved all of the fat from that guy.

Sounds amazing! Do you render down any of the suet for frying? I heard that's one of the reason McDonald's fries used to taste so damn good.

[scotbradly726]

I cut 1000's of lbs of jerky meat a year and I save all the fat from that for when I'm processing pepperoni and summer sausage. This year I bought an entire angus to split with a couple families and I saved all of the fat from that guy.

Sounds amazing! Do you render down any of the suet for frying? I heard that's one of the reason McDonald's fries used to taste so damn good.

I haven't yet, but funny you ask, I've been thinking about doing exactly just that!!!

[msg]

I have done straight grind, added suet, added pork and added beef. I prefer some added fat. Ex neighbor that was a butcher claimed that all suet is not the same. If you have a source he said to ask for prime rib suet. Pork is good but I have read that pork fat will not last as long as beef in the freezer. The last few years I have used either cross rib roasts or brisket, both beef. My hunting partners wife has been trying to get him to add something for years. Her and I went to the Cash n Carry in Clarkston this year and bought an amazing looking 23# brisket.  She loved the final product after being ground with 100 lbs. of elk meat.   

[scotbradly726]

I have done straight grind, added suet, added pork and added beef. I prefer some added fat. Ex neighbor that was a butcher claimed that all suet is not the same. If you have a source he said to ask for prime rib suet. Pork is good but I have read that pork fat will not last as long as beef in the freezer. The last few years I have used either cross rib roasts or brisket, both beef. My hunting partners wife has been trying to get him to add something for years. Her and I went to the Cash n Carry in Clarkston this year and bought an amazing looking 23# brisket.  She loved the final product after being ground with 100 lbs. of elk meat.

Kidney fat is also really amazing in your ground meat, although it's very rich so it doesn't take very much

[bobcat]

I have done straight grind, added suet, added pork and added beef. I prefer some added fat. Ex neighbor that was a butcher claimed that all suet is not the same. If you have a source he said to ask for prime rib suet. Pork is good but I have read that pork fat will not last as long as beef in the freezer. The last few years I have used either cross rib roasts or brisket, both beef. My hunting partners wife has been trying to get him to add something for years. Her and I went to the Cash n Carry in Clarkston this year and bought an amazing looking 23# brisket.  She loved the final product after being ground with 100 lbs. of elk meat.

This year we did 34 pounds of beef brisket with 100 pounds of elk. Good stuff!