British

Venison Soup

A recipe for Scotch broth made with venison. It's a venison soup with a great broth, lots of vegetables, meat and barley.

Venison

Pan Seared Venison Tenderloin

A simple recipe for pan-seared venison tenderloin served with an equally simple pan sauce. Deer tenderloin is the most tender cut of the animal.

Scandinavian

Swedish Breakfast Sausage

How to make stångkorv, a Swedish sausage that has barley in it. This sausage is fermented, so it gets tangy. and is great for breakfast.

British

Mince and Tatties

Scottish mince and tatties, ground meat with root vegetables, herbs and spices, with creamy mashed potatoes. Easy, versatile and satisfying. Any ground meat will work here.

Ducks and Geese

Seared Canada Goose Breast

This is the best Canada goose breast recipe if you want to eat it like a steak or a London broil. Reverse seared goose breast sliced thin and served simply.

How-To (DIY stuff)

Dry Aging: How and Why

How to dry age meat, specifically venison, at home, and why you would want to give it a go.

Pheasant, Grouse, Quail

Fried Pheasant

Yes, you fry pheasants! Here's a recipe for pickle-brined, fried pheasant you'll love. Works great with grouse and partridge, too.

Spanish

Spanish Caldereta

Caldereta is a slow cooked stew from Spain, with variations across Latin America and the Philippines. Usually made with beef, I use a venison neck roast here.

Venison

Venison 101: The Video Class

I've teamed up with GoHunt to create a video masterclass on how to cook venison. This 13-unit class teaches you basic butchering, key cooking methods and some signature recipes.

American Recipes

Seared Bison Steak

How to cook a bison steak properly in a pan. Bison steaks are like beef, but much leaner, so cooking one can be a little tricky. Here's how to do it.

Appetizers and Snacks

Lihapiirakka, Finnish Meat Pies

A recipe for lihapiirakka, Finnish meat pies made with a yeasted bread dough then fried. You can fill them with anything from beef to grouse.