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

Grilled Venison Backstrap

Grilled Venison Backstrap Recipe By:TIKCUF99 “Tender chunks of venison are marinated twice, and wrapped in thick bacon before being grilled until crispy on the outside. A venison version of Filet Mignon. This is a heavenly use of the best part of a deer. For the BBQ sauce, I prefer hickory flavored.” Ingredients 2 pounds venison backstrap, cut into 2-inch chunks 1 quart apple cider 1 1/2 pounds thick sliced bacon 2 (12 ounce) bottles barbecue sauce, your choice Directions Place chunks of venison into a shallow baking dish, and pour enough apple cider in to cover them. Cover, and refrigerate … Continue reading Grilled Venison Backstrap

Braised Venison with Rosemary and Shiitake

Braised Venison with Rosemary and Shiitake Recipe By:RUTHWARD “Try my savory and sophisticated dish I created to please my hunter. I like to serve this with spaetzle, merlot, and salad.” Ingredients 2 tablespoons bacon drippings 1 1/2 pounds venison, cut into 2 inch cubes 2 cups fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced 2 medium onions, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons cognac or brandy (optional) 2 cups dry red wine 1 cube beef bouillon 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1 1/4 teaspoons dried rosemary 2 bay leaves 1 (8 ounce) package baby carrots (optional) 1 … Continue reading Braised Venison with Rosemary and Shiitake

Venison Chili

Venison Chili Recipe By:Scotch “This is an excellent chili recipe for game meats. You can easily substitute venison with buffalo or boar as well.” Ingredients 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 red onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 tablespoons dark brown sugar 3 cups red wine 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar 4 tablespoons tomato paste 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro salt to taste 4 tablespoons canola oil 10 slices cooked bacon, diced 2 pounds venison stew meat, trimmed and finely diced 2 cups … Continue reading Venison Chili