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BHA Rendezvous Wild Game Cookoff with Jordan Linger
Episode 75
Wednesday, 14 January, 2026
Cooking Adventures at the BHA Rendezvous: Interview with Jordan Linger In this episode of the Okayest Cook Podcast, host Chris Whonsetler chats with guest Jordan Linger about their experiences at the BHA Rendezvous, an annual event for Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. Jordan shares insights on the Wild Game Cookoff, discussing his North Carolina-inspired dishes and the cooking techniques he used with jet boil stoves. The conversation covers a variety of topics including hunting stories, the challenges of cooking for competitions, and future outdoor adventures. Listeners also get tips on participating in the Wild Game Cookoff, as well as Jordan’s favorite recipes like dove biscuits and gravy. Find Jordan: Social: https://www.instagram.com/tie_dyeandcamo BHA: https://www.backcountryhunters.org/Get-Involved/Chapters/north-carolina ~ Support Okayest Cook by grabbing some of our new merch! https://shop-okayestcook.square.site/ Shopping with our favorite brand via affiliate links is also a huge help ~ Anova: We love their Precision Cooker 3.0 & vac sealers - https://bit.ly/3WT36ZR MEAT!: Powerful meat grinders - https://bit.ly/4ho5a4r Hedley & Bennett: Quality Aprons - https://hedley-and-bennett.sjv.io/EEzBq2 Yeti: The king of coolers - https://yetius.pxf.io/a1NJXq Lodge: Cast Iron cooking - https://lodgecastiron.pxf.io/zxe7dr ~ 00:00 Introduction and Host's Update 01:07 Meet the Guest: Jordan Linger 01:32 Recent Culinary Adventures 05:06 Cooking Gear and Techniques 06:24 Jordan's Background and BHA Involvement 08:47 The Wild Game Cookoff Experience 10:47 Preparing for the Cookoff 14:03 Cooking Process and Challenges 31:31 Exploring Cooking Equipment Options 32:07 Camping Trip Cooking Experience 33:13 Cookoff Rules and Challenges 34:10 Judges' Feedback and Impressions 39:08 Unique Ingredients and Dishes 42:59 Future Hunting and Cooking Plans 47:46 Favorite Recipes and Cooking Tips 54:59 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts Mentioned in Episode: Jet Boil Genesis Basecamp System: https://jetboil.johnsonoutdoors.com/us/shop/stoves-systems/genesis-basecamp-system More at https://OkayestCook.com Sign up for our Second Helpings newsletter: https://OkayestCook.com/subscribe Connect with us on Instagram @Okayest_Cook And facebook.com/AnOkayestCook Video feed on YouTube.com/@OkayestCook Crew: Chris Whonsetler Email: Chris@OkayestCook.com Web: ChrisWhonsetler.com Instagram: @FromFieldToTable & @WhonPhoto
