Making a rich venison stock, or as most folks today call it, venison bone broth, is one of the best ways to capture every ounce of flavor from your deer harvest. Whether you’re building a base for venison gravy, stew, or soup, this slow process transforms bones into liquid gold that elevates any wild game […]
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If you process your own deer, learning how to make venison sausage is one of the best skills you can pick up. Sausage takes the lean cuts, trim, and odd ends of venison and turns them into something rich, flavorful, and versatile. With the right fat ratio and seasoning, homemade venison sausage holds its own
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In this guide, I’ll walk you how to cut and cook venison shanks to get the most out of them. The vast amount of new hunters I know grind venison shanks right along with the trim. And I get it. They’re lean, tough, and full of connective tissue. But if you’re willing to show them
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If you’ve ever opened up a whitetail deer and found yourself wondering whether the liver was worth saving, you’re not alone. Deer liver has a rich flavor, deep color, and nutrient density that makes it one of the most underrated edible organs on the animal. Whether you’re cooking it for the first time or trying
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If you’ve ever stood over a whole deer hind quarter wondering where to start, you’re not alone. The hind quarter holds some of the most versatile and valuable cuts on the animal. But unlocking them takes a little know-how. Whether you’re after whole roasts, steak-ready cuts, or grinding material with minimal sinew, breaking it down
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If you’ve broken down a deer hind quarter, you’ve likely found yourself holding some of the most underrated cuts in wild game butchery. The venison round steak cuts. This trio of lean, versatile muscles (top round, bottom round, and eye of round) doesn’t get the same love as backstrap or venison tenderloin, but with the
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Whether you’re working with bone-in venison neck roasts, trimming for stew meat, or rolling a boneless neck for smoking, the venison neck is one of the most underrated cuts a hunter can bring home. This guide covers how to break it down and cook it right while making the most of every part. Venison Neck:
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In this guide, you’ll learn how to clean, prep, and cook deer hearts a number of delicious ways. From grilled heart steaks to tartare. Whether it’s your first deer or your fiftieth, this is a skill every hunter should master. If you’re used to tossing the deer heart in the gut pile, you’re not alone.
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A step-by-step venison grinding guide created by a professionally trained chef for clean and high-quality ground deer meat. Grinding venison at home is one of the most satisfying and practical skills a wild game cook can master. It lets you take full control over flavor, texture, fat content, and cleanliness. Whether you’re a new hunter
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Trying to answer the question “how long does deer sausage last in the fridge” can sometimes be a little tricky. There’s nothing worse than leaving your hard-earned venison meat in the refrigerator in hopes of a midnight snack or preparing a nice meal only to find out that it doesn’t seem that fresh anymore. There are
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