Burgers – Don Thomas Style

[Ben M.]

#2391

Twice in the last week we’ve had fresh ground burgers the way Don Thomas described in the latest issue of TBM. Tell ya’ what! A slab of homegrown tomato, some homemade pickles… that’s an unbeatable burger! I threw a few fresh mushrooms in with the grind tonight, and man did we eat. Thanks, Don! This meal is a major hit with my family. 🙂

-Ben

[David Petersen]

#8965

I’ve enjoyed two wild game meals at Don and Lori’s, and both were five-star quality. Like most great cooks, he loves every aspect of it and views the preparation time, with ample wine, as prime-time for great conversation. While I can’t stomach some of the things they love — sea snails? — he is a true master chef and I look forward to another great meal there someday. They should definitely write a wild game cookbook as I’ve never yet found one that goes beyond the basics. That’s a hint, you Thomases. 😀

[Bruce Smithhammer]

#8987

David Petersen wrote:

They should definitely write a wild game cookbook as I’ve never yet found one that goes beyond the basics. That’s a hint, you Thomases. 😀

Seconded.

And there’s no better way, in my opinion, to pay respect to an animal you’ve taken than by making the most amazing meal you can with it.

[Etter1]

#9502

If you all are duck hunters, there’s some great waterfowl recipes in “By Dawn’s Early Light”

[Nate Bailey]

#9756

From what I have heard, they beat the heck out of russian caviar and dog salmon also:wink:

[jmsmithy]

#10829

I do love Russian caviar…..

But put me on the list for one of Don and Lori ‘s hopefully upcoming cookbooks….:D

[Don Thomas]

#11219

Apologies for the late reply… I’ve been delightfully off the grid up north in AK and will soon be again as my 92 year old father is in the ICU in Seattle and we’re making an emergency trip that way tomorrow. Anyway, I’m glad the burgers worked for you, and yes: one of these days we’ll get to that game cookbook. And Dave, those were sea cucumbers, not sea snails. Maybe the wine made you forget. Don

[William Warren]

#11700

Yes, a game cookbook please. I volunteer to taste all of the entrees. 😀

In the mean time was the Don Thomas burger recipe among these posts? If not please post it and I’ll get the grill going.

[Robin Conrads]

#11768

There was an article in the Traditional Wisdom section of the Oct/Nov issue (page 68 & 69) but I’ve posted the article Building A Better Venison Burger as a pdf file for you. It’s more than just a recipe so this seemed easier.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Don and Lori, and Don’s family this morning.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

#11921

All the best to you and yours, Don.

[T Downing]

#11940

Don–Hope all turns out well with your father. Prayers sent.

[Nate Bailey]

#12343

T Downing wrote: Don–Hope all turns out well with your father. Prayers sent.

Same here.

[Raymond Coffman]

#12851

Best wishes for the Thomas family –

Scout

[Wexbow]

#13204

Hope everything works out ok Don. We’ll keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. From reading one of your books I kind of feel like I know you guys, guess that’s your intimate and personal writing style.

[William Warren]

#13518

Don, hope everything goes well with your father.

Will remember you and your family in our prayers.

[JodyS]

#14012

Don

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jody

[skifrk]

#14021

Don good luck with your father hope all goes well. I am going to try the burger recipe with some other meat since no elk or venison in the freezer right now.

[Don Thomas]

#17587

Thank you all for your concern. Lori and I just returned from our ninth trip to Seattle this year. Dad remains hospitalized. The cardiac procedure that was scheduled this week was postponed until next week. Things are not likely to go well. Again, the family appreciates your support. Don

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