Venison Shank Recipes

Venison shank recipes shine by way of a slow cooker or braising. If you love osso bucco, you’ll love these dishes.

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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venison ribs recipe

SLOW COOKER CANTONESE STYLE VENISON RIBS

These easy, sweet, and sticky venison ribs are one of the most satisfying wild game recipes that I cook every season. They are so easy to make and there’s no skill involved, all you need is time! Looking for more wild game dishes for the 2025 hunting season? Check out my complete collection of venison slow cooker

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venison barbacoa recipe

The Ultimate Venison Barbacoa

When it comes to shredded venison recipes, venison barbacoa sits high on the list. It’s rich, tender, a little spicy, but not overpowering. It also happens to be perfect for tacos, nachos, or rice bowls. While traditional Mexican barbacoa is cooked underground, this version allows you to enjoy a similar deep, rich flavor at home

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