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Slow Cooked Deer Heart

This slow cooked deer heart recipe is an old-school stuffed deer heart preparation where whole hearts are packed with a red wine bread stuffing, wrapped in bacon, and braised low and slow until tender. Instead of the usual high-heat, rare venison heart approach, this method turns deer heart into a rich, comforting braise with a […]

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Slow Cooker Cantonese Venison Ribs

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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 2026 hunting season? Check out my complete collection of venison slow cooker

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Venison Chilorio

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Looking for other venison recipes? Check out my collection of venison crockpot recipes and venison steak recipes. Lastly, if you make this venison chilorio recipe, be sure to leave a comment or tag me on Instagram! I thoroughly enjoy hearing feedback and checking out the photos of recipes that you’ve made.

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Venison barbacoa recipe in a bowl with limes

Venison Barbacoa (Slow Cooker & Dutch Oven)

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Venison Barbacoa is deer meat slow-braised in a chile and spice base until it pulls apart into tender shreds. It’s the best use I’ve found for venison stew meat (neck roast, front shoulder, or shanks). These are the cuts most hunters grind or leave in the freezer, and this is the recipe that changes their

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Venison Shepherd’s Pie

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This venison shepherd’s pie (aka Hunter’s Pie) is made with shredded venison in a savory red wine sauce, topped with Parmesan mashed potatoes and baked until golden. Instead of using ground venison as the main filling, I braise tougher cuts until fork-tender, making the base even heartier. If all you have is ground venison, that

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Venezuelan Style Venison Tamales

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This venison tamale recipe is one of my favorite things I that I make all year. They are soft, rich, full of flavor, and perfect for a cool fall or winter meal. If you’re in the mood for another Latin-inspired recipe, check out my Peruvian Venison Stir Fry. Or take a peek at my entire

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