Deer Poppers

Deer Poppers Ingredients 1 pound venison steaks, cubed 1/2 teaspoon Greek seasoning, or to taste 1/4 teaspoon steak seasoning, or to taste 1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing 1/2 cup jalapeno pepper slices 10 slices bacon, cut in half toothpicks, soaked in water Directions Season the venison meat with Greek seasoning and steak seasoning. Place in a bowl, and pour in enough Italian dressing to cover. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to marinate, but preferably overnight. Preheat the grill for medium heat. Drain the marinade from the meat, and discard the marinade. Place a slice of jalapeno on … Continue reading Deer Poppers

Deer Bologna

Deer Bologna “An easy and tasty recipe using 40 lbs. of ground deer meat.” Ingredients 2 cups sugar-based curing mixture (such as Morton(R) Tender Quick(R)) 3 cups firmly packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons monosodium glutamate (MSG) 2 teaspoons ground mace 2 teaspoons mustard powder 6 tablespoons coarse ground black pepper 6 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 cup garlic powder 40 pounds ground venison 16 fluid ounces liquid smoke 1/2 hank 1 1/2 to 1 3/4-inch beef rounds casings Directions Stir together the curing mixture, sugar, MSG, mace, mustard, ground pepper, pepper flakes, and garlic powder. Sprinkle over venison in … Continue reading Deer Bologna

Minnesota Whitetail Jerky

Minnesota Whitetail Jerky Recipe By:Jeff P. “Sweet and hot venison jerky is perfect for a snack while hiking, camping, fishing, etc.” Ingredients 1 tablespoon sugar-based curing mixture (such as Morton(R) Tender Quick(R)) 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon whole mustard seed 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/8 teaspoon liquid smoke 1 pound lean venison roast, trimmed of all fat and sinew Directions Combine curing mixture, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard seed, ground pepper, red pepper, and liquid smoke in a large bowl. Mix … Continue reading Minnesota Whitetail Jerky

Gramps’ Venison Summer Sausage

Gramps’ Venison Summer Sausage Recipe By:dcg3269 “This recipe has been going around in our family for years. Each year around hunting season, my gramps would make this for all the hunters and family that were visiting for the season.” Ingredients 5 pounds ground venison 2 tablespoons sugar-based curing mixture (such as Morton(R) Tender Quick(R)) 2 teaspoons mustard seed 2 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt 2 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper 1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring Directions Place the venison in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle with the curing mixture, mustard seed, garlic salt, pepper, and liquid smoke. Mix well with your … Continue reading Gramps’ Venison Summer Sausage

Venison Breakfast Sausage

Venison Breakfast Sausage “Homemade venison sausage for breakfast.” Ingredients 1 pound ground venison 8 ounces bacon, minced 1 teaspoon ground sage 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3/4 teaspoon onion salt Directions Combine the venison, bacon, sage, ginger, pepper, and onion salt in a large bowl; mix well. Shape into 12 patties using about 1/4 cup of mixture per patty. Patties can either be pan-fried or frozen for later use. Continue reading Venison Breakfast Sausage

Corned Venison

Corned Venison Recipe By:Emily Tisdale “This is a delicious way to utilize the shoulders of deer or elk. The process takes a little time but is well worth it. The curing gets rid of the gamey flavor of the venison. You may add one tablespoon of pickling spice if desired for a more intense flavor.” Ingredients 2 cups water 6 tablespoons sugar-based curing mixture (such as Morton(R) Tender Quick(R)) 1/2 cup brown sugar 4 1/2 teaspoons pickling spice 1 tablespoon garlic powder 6 cups cold water 5 pounds boneless shoulder venison roast Directions Bring 2 cups of water to a … Continue reading Corned Venison

Sweet and Spicy Venison Jerky

Sweet and Spicy Venison Jerky Recipe By:Kristi Whittington “Sweet, with a kick to it.” Ingredients 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon garlic salt 1 tablespoon lemon juice 3 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce 1/3 cup soy sauce 1 pound venison, cut into 1/4 thick strips Directions Whisk together the sugar, black pepper, onion powder, garlic salt, lemon juice, liquid smoke, paprika, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, teriyaki sauce, and soy sauce in a large glass or … Continue reading Sweet and Spicy Venison Jerky

Deer Jerky

Deer Jerky “A zesty venison jerky that you can make at home in your oven. If you have a food dehydrator, you can dry the jerky in it by following the manufacturer’s instructions. You can also reuse the marinade for additional batches.” Ingredients 1 pound boneless venison roast 4 tablespoons soy sauce 4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring 1 tablespoon ketchup 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion salt 1/2 teaspoon salt Directions Slice meat into long strips, 1 inch wide and 1/8 inch thick. In a large releasable plastic bag, combine soy sauce, … Continue reading Deer Jerky

Danish Pastry

Danish Pastry Prep 2 h Cook 8 m Ready In 3 h 8 m Recipe By:Cindy “Rich buttery flaky dough that turns pastries into a sinful delight. Worth the effort and extra work involved.” Ingredients 2 cups unsalted butter, softened 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 2 1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup white sugar 2 teaspoons salt 4 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast 8 cups all-purpose flour 2 eggs 1 teaspoon lemon extract 1 teaspoon almond extract Directions In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and 2/3 cup of flour. Divide into 2 equal parts, and roll each half between 2 … Continue reading Danish Pastry

Deerburger Meatloaf

Deerburger Meatloaf Prep 20 m Cook 1 h 30 m Ready In 1 h 50 m Recipe By:Jen Lee “This is a favorite in our home, it works great for those who say, ‘I don’t like deer meat!’ They’ll have no clue that it’s venison!” Ingredients 2 pounds ground venison 2 pounds bulk pork sausage 2 onions, minced 1 1/2 cups finely crushed cracker or bread crumbs 1/2 cup evaporated milk 3 eggs 1 cup barbeque sauce 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, divided Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). … Continue reading Deerburger Meatloaf