Venison
Deer fat, venison tallow, whatever you call it, this is the stuff of controversy. A great many sources, including some trusted ones, say it's inedible. Others, including me, have long said it can be damn tasty. Here's some science behind both claims.
Recipe
Bangers and mash. Homely as it may be, I love this British classic -- especially when the sausages are homemade. I made these from venison, but you can use pork, beef, or really whatever. Here's how to make them.
Greek
If these look kinda-sorta like venison tacos, it's because lots of cultures love to grill meats, stick them on a flatbread and add vegetables and some kind of awesome sauce. That's exactly what this is, done Greek style.
Venison
Venison burgers. Pretty much anyone who hunts (or eats) deer makes them. Here's some of the art and science to making as close to a "perfect" burger as you can make, as well as my baseline recipe for great venison burgers.
Venison
Grilled venison tacos. Yeah, baby. This is summer comfort food at its best. Venison backstrap or flank steak grilled medium-rare, sliced thin and piled onto tortillas and all kinds of accompaniments. Who doesn't love taco night?
Venison
Pretty much every culture in the world loves meatballs, and Japan is no exception. This is a venison version of the Japanese niku dango meatball, which is normally made with pork. If you like teriyaki, you'll love this.
Venison
Some of you know I started cooking professionally in an Ethiopian restaurant. Well, this was my absolute favorite thing to make when I worked there. It's a hybrid stew/stir-fry called tibs. I make it with venison now, but it was damn good with beef, lamb or goat, too.
French
Steak au poivre, a/k/a pepper steak, is a French classic. Normally done with beef, this method works great for any red meat, from venison to duck or goose. I use specklebelly goose breasts here.
Recipe
When life gives you the shanks from large deer, braise them whole. Cooked slow and low, shanks get so tender no knife is needed. This Austrian recipe is absolutely a keeper, if only for the sauerkraut alone: As you'll see, it's not your normal kraut.
Charcuterie
Hungarians like their paprika. They put it in everything, even salami. I happen to love this salami: Tangy, zippy with paprika and garlic but not overly spicy. Normally this is a pork salami, but I've done it with duck here. Most meats will work.
Venison
I used to hate meatloaf. But I've changed. So here it is, venison meatloaf, the one and only meatloaf recipe on this website. Enjoy!
Wild Game
Jerky seems so simple, but the difference between good jerky and great jerky is profound. At last, I think I've finally made a great jerky!
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