If you love eating fresh venison like we do, we have articles to walk you through the entire process, from proper field dressing, to butchering your deer, followed by some excellent venison recipes to help you get the most out of your harvest.
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How to Make Maple Wild Pork Breakfast Sausages
Apr 28, 2025Elizabeth Kligge
Wait a minute – that’s not venison! That’s right. This is a wild pork recipe, and we are the National Deer Association. Let me explain. A few years ago, when I was just starting out…
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How to Make Venison Scotch Eggs
Apr 16, 2025Megan Postol
This delicious way to use venison requires so few ingredients, it’s almost hard to believe. Venison Scotch Eggs are a simple, hearty, and fun way to use our favorite wild game. They reheat well too,…
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Venison Steamed Buns
Feb 11, 2025NDA Staff
Craving a flavorful twist on a classic favorite? These venison steamed buns from Elevated Wild are the perfect blend of tender, juicy venison and soft, pillowy dough. Packed with rich, savory flavors and a touch…
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How to Make Venison Roast Beast Sandwiches
Dec 3, 2024Evan Barrett
Editor’s Note: Evan Barrett of Michigan learned to hunt deer through NDA’s Field to Fork program, and he has continued to participate in the program as a mentor to other new hunters. As a professional…
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How Much Venison Can You Expect From Your Deer?
Oct 23, 2024Elizabeth Kligge
From scouting, to the thrill of the hunt itself, to the food we are able to procure, deer hunting is a year-round source of enjoyment. And when it comes to putting venison in the freezer,…
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8 Rules for Great Venison Burgers from a Professional Chef
May 22, 2024Evan Barrett
Call me old-fashioned, but I love a good burger. Maybe it’s the diversity of toppings and cooking techniques. Maybe it comes from my love of sandwiches. Regardless, I can tell you I could eat a…
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Warm Up After the Hunt With Slow Cooker Venison Chili
Nov 27, 2023Elizabeth Kligge
Venison meals are a crucial part of our Field to Fork program. For the adults participating and learning to hunt for the first time, acquiring their own food is a key motivation, so we share…
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Hot Honey Butter Venison Roast is a Fall Classic
Nov 14, 2023Karli Gill
I like my venison roasts to be full-flavored and to give me a robust feeling of crisp air and fall weather. This recipe is just that. This slightly sweet and spicy twist on a familiar…
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How a Professional Chef Makes Venison Smash Burgers
Sep 6, 2023Evan Barrett
Smash burgers have really gained popularity in the past few years, although they’ve been under our noses for decades. Using venison is a great way to elevate the typical smash burger to world-class. In this…
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Is It Safe to Eat Raw Venison?
Aug 15, 2023Elizabeth Kligge
Many hunters are accustomed to eating their venison rare to medium rare, but there are some adventurous eaters who like to consume their venison completely raw. Eating a piece of uncooked meat from a deer…
