Venison Shoulder Recipes

Venison shoulders are the ultimate cut for slow cook crockpot recipes or braised for as a roast.

venison stew recipe

VENISON AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH STEW

This hearty venison stew is one of my favorites that gets its inspiration from Latin America, Africa and the Lowcountry of the coastal United States. For the peas, I like to use Sea Island Red Peas which have a deep history with Gullah cuisine of the coastal south. The addition of squash and pico de

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venison empanada recipe

VENEZUELAN STYLE CRACKED CORN VENISON EMPANADAS

This is a Venezuelan-inspired venison empanada recipe that is one of the easier types of empanadas to make. Here we use “precooked cornmeal” that is used when making arepas and sometimes pupusas. It’s a super convenient and easier way to make empanadas versus making your own crust with fresh masa or pastry dough. If you’re

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venison chili recipe

Slow Cooker Venison Green Chile Con Carne

This easy Slow-Cooker Venison green chili con carne recipe is one of the best crockpot meals to make with deer meat. If there’s one Mexican dish I push on my family and friends, it’s this hearty, full-flavored bowl of goodness. If you’re in the mood for another hearty dish, check out my collection of venison

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braised venison recipe

Mexican Chile Braised Venison Shanks with Hominy

Braised venison shanks cooked low and slow in a chile-forward sauce of ancho and chipotle chiles, onions, peppers, tomatoes, stock, and warm spices until fork-tender. Spoon the shanks and their braising liquid over a smooth hominy purée that coats the back of a spoon. Finish with cilantro, toasted pumpkin seeds and queso fresco to elevate

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venison shank recipe

Braised Venison with Southern Peanut Gravy

This braised venison with Southern peanut gravy recipe takes me back home every time I smell it cooking. Growing up in the South, I ate a wide variety of dishes that incorporated peanuts in some way. Take a look at my entire venison recipes guide for more comfort food dinner ideas. From roasted peanut soup

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venison stew recipe

VENISON AND BUTTERMILK DUMPLINGS

This venison and dumplings recipe is one of my favorite comfort food meals of all time. Soft, plum dumplings swam in a delicious gravy with fork-tender deer meat. What’s not to love about that? Looking for more comfort food for the 2025 hunting season? Check out my entire collection of venison slow cooker recipes. If

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