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Venison shoulders are the ultimate cut for slow cook crockpot recipes or braised for as a roast.
This Smoked Venison Ham recipe is a perfect way to transform tough cuts from deer into something delectable. For more dinner ideas, check out my complete venison recipes collection. Or start off with my smoked backstrap, and venison snack sticks. The Best Cuts to Use For Smoked Venison Ham When it comes to making a venison […]
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This Instant Pot venison stew is one of my favorite ways to turn tougher cuts of deer meat into a rich, hearty meal. It draws inspiration from Latin America, Africa, and the Lowcountry of the coastal South. Cooking deer meat in a pressure cooker is one of the best ways to quickly break down shoulder,
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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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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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This venison stew recipe is my stovetop version that’s perfect for tougher deer cuts like neck, shoulder, and shank. This meat is cooked until fork-tender first, then uses that flavorful cooking broth for the potatoes and carrots. This method lets you control the texture of the vegetables so that they don’t overcook. I use white
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Braised venison shanks is one of the best preparations for these hard working muscles. In this version, the shanks are seared first to develop flavor. Then they are cooked low and slow in the oven with ancho chile powder, chipotles, onion, bell pepper, tomato, stock, wine, and warm spices until fork-tender. Quick Look: Braised Venison
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Corned venison may just be one of the best and easiest wild game meals to prepare. How else can you make a top-notch meal by simply dropping it into brine for a few days, then simmering it? And if you like the idea of corned venison but are looking for a little smoker flavor, try
This 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 to
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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. The perfect cold-weather combo. Looking for more comfort food for the 2026 hunting season? Check out my entire collection of venison slow cooker recipes. If you want
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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.