Venison

Venison is the Heart-Healthy, Eco-Friendly Red Meat

Oct 21, 2025 Casey Rotenberger

You spend the season putting in hours of work to harvest a deer, likely because you enjoy the sport. The enjoyment can continue long past the point of processing if you begin to realize the…

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6 Ways Hunters Taint Their Venison and Get “Gamey” Flavor

Oct 1, 2025 Lindsay Thomas Jr.

“Gamey” venison is code for mishandled venison. Having cooked and eaten young deer, old deer, mature bucks, rutting bucks, and ancient does, I will die on this hill. Properly handled and processed venison rarely has…

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Which Venison Tastes Better, Bucks or Does?

Sep 17, 2025 Matt Ross

Most hunters stand firm that a primary motivator why they hunt is the ability to acquire a natural, sustainable source of delicious meat for their families. It certainly is for me! But it’s often said…

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15 Fast, Fresh Dinner Ideas Using Ground Venison

Aug 13, 2025 Jenifer Wisniewski

What’s for dinner? It’s the dreaded question in my house that I ask my husband daily. We like to playfully bicker about dinner planning, with who chose last and whose turn it is today. One…

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Shredded Barbecue Venison Sandwiches on Pretzel Rolls

Jul 1, 2025 Megan Postol

Tangy, meaty, and satisfying – shredded barbecue venison sandwiches are an easy and delicious way to use some of our freezer’s most prized possession. It doesn’t require any fancy ingredients. It pairs well with lots…

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Venison and Zucchini Egg Noodle Bake

Jul 1, 2025 Megan Postol

If you are looking for some good ole comfort food, we have the perfect recipe for you to try. Venison and zucchini noodle bake is an easy recipe because it allows for a lot of…

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The Venison Liver Pâté Challenge

May 6, 2025 Elizabeth Kligge

I would not consider myself to be someone who likes liver. However, I had a desire to utilize more of my deer, and that meant tackling a portion that many claim is inedible. I wanted…

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How to Make Maple Wild Pork Breakfast Sausages

Apr 28, 2025 Elizabeth 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, 2025 Megan 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, 2025 NDA 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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