Utilising local wild venison

[t.eddie]

Took a roe buck off one of the farms a week or so ago and some of what I minced I decided to try a new recipe from what had popped up on my Alexa, called momo's which are just steamed dumpling. First time making them but they turned out really well. I didn't have all the ingredients but luckily we had a spicy mango chutney from a curry kit which had the bits missing.

Sometimes it can be hard to get people to try venison but by turning it into some that smelt so good and was reminiscent of something you could get from from your local takeaway I'm sure many would be happy to try it. Unlucky for them this batch was just for me. From field to fork, farm to plate or whatever you want to call it all in was an hour round trip to take him off the farm and get him home, and with the dough made from scratch I was quite proud of myself.

 

[flowerpot]

That looks really nice. Family member shoots a lot of deer (management contract) and they eat a fair amount, including the children who are very happy to eat it - mostly muntjac, which is very nice although my OH is reluctant to eat it and son refuses point blank. Venison burgers are very good (I don't say they are venison!).

But other recipes would be welcome. What was it, minced venison and what?

 

[t.eddie]

That looks really nice. Family member shoots a lot of deer (management contract) and they eat a fair amount, including the children who are very happy to eat it - mostly muntjac, which is very nice although my OH is reluctant to eat it and son refuses point blank. Venison burgers are very good (I don't say they are venison!).

But other recipes would be welcome. What was it, minced venison and what?

Thank you it was a bit of an experiment but turned out really well, my daughter and OH well eat anything made from the mince but are more picky with other cuts

Muntjac is great and my very first one we roasted a leg the next day

This was minced with unsmoked bacon but I usually use pork shoulder and aim for 90%lean/10%fat

If you get hold of any cuts and have the time a smoked muntjac leg will make some pretty amazing taco/fajita meals as well a smoked then seared heart

 

[t.eddie]

Following on we had a bbq at the in-laws over the weekend so whipped up some venison sliders with fresh baked buns. The sliders I mixed the mince with a carolina chicken rub, turned out really well and a good way to get people to try venison

 

[Nearly]

@TripleSix had a pair of stags shot......

 

[TripleSix]

@TripleSix had a pair of stags shot......

Yeah it cost an absolute fortune

 

[t.eddie]

Yeah it cost an absolute fortune

That's where I'm lucky in that I don't have to pay, I sort the deer and then give some meat back to the farmer if he wants some all butchered and vac packed

 

[Riverblue]

Would love to be able to have some venison here in west Wales.

 

[Dry Rot]

Venison always seems a bit dry to me, so it wrapped in aluminium foil with some slices of bacon as a roast. Haven't had any lately but the trail cams are telling me I ought to get out more.

My local game dealers were quoting 50p each for pheasants last season so it looks as if I will be sending the feathers flying and stocking up the freezer. I used to organise shooting for oil men and inevitably got left their brace per gun. I am very partial to game stew -- whatever variety of game it contains! Easy to make too.

 

[t.eddie]

Venison always seems a bit dry to me, so it wrapped in aluminium foil with some slices of bacon as a roast. Haven't had any lately but the trail cams are telling me I ought to get out more.

My local game dealers were quoting 50p each for pheasants last season so it looks as if I will be sending the feathers flying and stocking up the freezer. I used to organise shooting for oil men and inevitably got left their brace per gun. I am very partial to game stew -- whatever variety of game it contains! Easy to make too.

I need to get out more as well, I've been helping out on a pumpkin patch/ Christmas tree farm for the last couple of weeks so haven't had a chance

Bacon and game do go hand in hand! Stew is always a good shout, especially as the weather turns