Steven Rinella and Spencer Neuharth Eat Muskrat | S2E01 | Pardon My Plate

Pardon My Plate is back and bolder than ever! In the first episode of Season 2, Steven Rinella and Spencer Neuharth cook muskrat. They want to see if the muskrat's reputation as a critter that tastes like swamp water is true—or if Americans have it all wrong. This is the kind of culinary experiment you'll only find at MeatEater. What should we cook next?
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[alexgall]

Steve: “here’s the thing…”
Haha I can’t give Spencer enough props for putting up with Steve’s critiques and for sticking to his guns

[nobodyexceptme]

Lol we need Rinella as a judge on a cooking show. The arms crossed "is that water salted?" check was Gordon Ramseyesque in its delivery. 😂

[Totmatrix]

Spencer has really been bringing some good segments to Meat Eater. This and trivia are just really great.

[angelbueno]

Steve is a breath of fresh air. Smart ass always makes me laugh

[corycalkins]

The slo-mo muskrat drop was pure cinematic gold. Very Tarantino. Well done!

[iBonwheel]

I’m a simple man. I see Steve Rinella, I click the video. Never lets me down

[benolesen]

I agree with Steve I love to learn more about the animal and what they eat where they lodge. As outdoorsman we should be obligated to teach outsiders about the things we love and help them to learn to love it in the same way love the show thanks

[robertwatson]

Can't get enough MeatEater content. The variety of shows is what keeps it interesting.

[tristanfu]

Quarter them up, sear them quick in a hot pan, and then toss them into a pressure canner with a can of beer. When it's done let it cool, separate meat from the bone and add your choice of bbq sauce. Make some homemade coleslaw and make some sandwiches. I've done the same with beaver and its great.

[stevedesantolo]

Where the F has Rinella been! He is much fun to listen to. His knowledge is a given, but the entertainment factor is the bonus!

[graemewhalen]

My first appreciation for muskrat was about the pelt. As a fly tying material it is so versatile. The under fur is one of the best dubbing materials around and the guard hairs sparkle and hold air bubbles under water. I took more trout and Atlantic Salmon on muskrat flies than any others. As a hat as worn by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police it is light and windproof and warm down to minus 30.
Professional trappers have always eaten what they trapped. There was no time or energy to be wasted hauling in more than some flour and grease. Beaver is good and so is Muskrat. Better than rabbit in my opinion but almost interchangeable. In my opinion a noble beast and very sustainable. Local, renewable, organic, free range! And a beautiful graceful creature. That tail works just like an alligator or a shark, side to side.
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[baker]

I’ve been excited for this season, thanks for all the awesome things you guys create!! 👍🏻🔥

[ronlongwellphoto]

Years ago a friend canned some muskrat that he'd trapped and let me try it. It was spectacular, even cold. Tender and flavorful. I remember being thoroughly impressed.

[carlogonzalez]

Nice to be back in action Steven... Feel excited with season hearing the well modulated voice of Steven while narrated behind the scene. And the action on the field with him of course.

[muddyudders]

I love watching these two interact. The the producer chimes in and Steve says edit in your B roll here

[Buck_Fudder]

I love how Steve is giving Spencer a hard time and it's not even trivia!

[alexvann]

Steve is turning into such a crotchety old man! I love it 😂

[SolutreanSpear]

Awesome show and please have steve come on here more he is great and we love hearing him talk.

[paulwaterman]

Pardon my Plate is my favorite series in the meat eater pantheon. I am thrilled to see its return.
Additionally, I find the notion of consuming rodent far less abhorrent since becoming the owner of a python. Certainly, somebody in my household likes them...

[Lucifurion]

Thanks so much for bringing Pardon My Plate back. Loved the first lot of episodes, can't wait to see what you'll eat next.