Venison - A Great Mealtime Entree

Venison - the most common form is the deer,Mix all ingredients together. Make into bulk roll or
but these recipes can be used for moose and elkpatties and freeze.
as well.***************************
A fresh deer should be aged in a cool place forVenison Jerky:
1-2 weeks. For best flavor, trim off all fat.3 lbs. venison, cut into pieces
Tender cuts such as roasts and chops can be1 tbs. salt
broiled or roasted.1/2 tsp. liquid smoke or powder
Less tender cuts should be cooked slowly by1 tsp. onion powder
braising or cooking in liquid till meat is tender.1 tsp. garlic powder
Also, with Chronic Wasting Disease in some1 tsp. black pepper
hunting areas, please check with the local DNR1/4 cup soy sauce
when purchasing a hunting permit to see how1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
widespread the problem is, and what precautionsRemove all fat from meat. Cut into strips about 1
to take. If in doubt, please refrain from consuming4" thick.
the meat. Also, if you do decide to eat theMix all ingredients and pour over meat. Refrigerate
venison from an affected area, the bestovernight. Using a dehydrator, follow directions. If
prevention is not to eat any of the glands orusing your kitchen stove, the pilot light heat only,
organs, such as liver, heart, etc.the jerky should dry in 3-4 days. An attic can also
Hunting should also be safe, and fun, but take intobe used to dry the meat.
account all health hazards and stick to thosePack the jerky in glass containers and punch a
safety rules. They were made for one purpose -hole or two in the top to prevent mold growth.
to make sure your trip is safe and you return**************************
home safely.Venison Rolls:
ENJOY!4 cutlets of venisonsalt and pepper
******************************1 tbs. mustard
Venison Supreme:1 tbs. red currant jelly
Marinade: 1/2 cup dry red wine, 1/2 cup red wine4 slices baconflourbutter
vinegar, 2 cups cold water, 3 bay leaves, 1/4 cup1/2 cup red wine
crushed fresh parsley, 1 onion, finely chopped, 2Pound each cutlet to paper thinness. Sprinkle each
stalks celery, chopped, salt and pepperwith salt and pepepr and spread a little mustard
**and jelly on each. Lay a strip of bacon on each
5 lb. roast of venisoncutlet, roll, jelly-roll style and fasten with a pick.
1/2 stick fresh cream butterDredge each cutlet in flour and brown in butter.
1 cup finely chopped onion, and celeryAdd red wine, cover tightly, bring to a boil, reduce
1 carrot, peeled and choppedheat and simmer about 40 mins. or until meat is
1/2 cup ginger snap crumbsfork tender. If needed, add a little beef broth or
1/2 lb. bacon,diced and friedwater to mixture during cooking time.
2 tbs. flourServe over noodles.
1 cup beef stock*****************************
Prepare marinade:European Venison:
Combine wine, vinegar, water, bay leaves,2 lbs. venison meat, cut into strips
parsley, onion, celery, salt and pepper.1/2 lb. dairy fresh butter
Bring to a boil. Cool mixture and pour over roast.2 cups beef stock
Refrigerate for 2 days, turning meat occasionally.2 cups stewed tomatoes, strained to remove all
Remove meat from marinade. In casseroleseeds
prepare bacon, remove bacon bits and reserve. In2 cups finely chopped onions
bacon fat, add butter and over high heat, brown1/2 tsp. salt
roast on all sides. Remove meat from pan, and1/8 tsp. freshly ground pepper
add vegetables. Add flour slowly as well as2 lbs. sliced mushrooms
strained marinade (liquid only, no vegetables). Cook2 cups sour cream
until thickened. Add meat, cover, and bake (350)Dash of hot pepper sauce
for 2-1/2 hours, or until tender. Cool and thenIn pan, brown venison in a little butter. Add onions
refrigerate overnight.and remaining butter. Cook 5 mins. Mix together
Skim all fat from pan. Slice roast into 1/4" slices.stock, strained stewed tomatoes, salt and pepper.
Add ginger snaps, bacon bits and stock to juicesAdd to meat. Add mushrooms and a pinch of hot
in pan. Heat until thickened. Strain liquid until allpepper sauce.
solids are removed. Spoon sauce over roast slicesSimmer 45 mins. Stir in sour cream and adjust
and heat (300) in oven for 15 mins.seasonings (salt, pepper, and hot sauce) to your
Serve with potatoes, salad, and a vegetable.taste. Do not let mixture boil.
*************************Serve over noodles.
Venison Breakfast Sausage:********************************
(10 lbs.)I hope these recipes give you a suggestion or
1 pint water, 6 tbs. salt, 1 tsp. pepper, 1 tsp.two for using venison meat.
ground ginger, 1 tsp. nutmeg, 2 tbs. powderedENJOY!
dextrose, 1 tbs. sage, 8 lbs. ground venison meat,Arleen M.
2 lbs. beef fat, pinch of garlic powder.