Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsHemingway'sBig Game Sampler Recipe

Big Game Sampler Recipe

Inspired by Hemingway's
Time1h 30m
Serves6

Bacon Wrapped Duck Poppers, Elk Sliders, Smoked Fish Dip & Crawfish Tails.

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Ingredients

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Bacon Wrapped Duck Poppers

Crawfish Tails

Method

Bacon Wrapped Duck Poppers

  1. 1

    Prepare the Duck

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the duck breast into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Stuff the Jalapeños

    Slice the jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Fill each jalapeño half with cream cheese.

  3. 3

    Wrap in Bacon

    Take a piece of duck and place it inside the jalapeño. Wrap the jalapeño with a slice of bacon. Secure with a toothpick.

  4. 4

    Bake

    Place the wrapped jalapeños on a baking sheet. Sprinkle brown sugar on top. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the bacon is crispy.

Elk Sliders

  1. 5

    Make the Patties

    In a bowl, combine ground elk meat, salt, and black pepper. Form into 6 small patties.

  2. 6

    Cook the Sliders

    Grill or pan-fry the patties over medium heat for about 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through.

  3. 7

    Add Cheese

    Place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty during the last minute of cooking to let it melt.

  4. 8

    Assemble the Sliders

    Spread Dijon mustard on the slider buns and place the elk patties inside. Serve warm.

Smoked Fish Dip

  1. 9

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine smoked fish, cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, chives, and garlic powder.

  2. 10

    Blend Until Smooth

    Use a fork or mixer to blend the ingredients until smooth and creamy.

  3. 11

    Chill

    Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Crawfish Tails

  1. 12

    Prepare the Crawfish

    In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.

  2. 13

    Cook the Crawfish

    Add the crawfish tails to the skillet and sprinkle with Old Bay seasoning. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. 14

    Add Lemon

    Squeeze the juice of the lemon over the crawfish before serving. Mix well and serve hot.

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