TALLTINES FAVORITE VENISON RECIPES

You have brought home the meat, now what do you do with it?  Cook up some tasty recipes of course!  The recipes below are some of my favorites.  Venison is a lean meat and part of a low fat / heart healthy diet - make it a regular part of yours!


VENISON RUMP WITH GARLIC/BACON

2-3 lb rump roast
2 cloves minced garlic
6 slices bacon
paprika
salt/pepper
natures seasons

Place frozen roast in a heavy iron skillet with ½ c water in the bottom.  Spice roast, then lay minced garlic on top, and follow with stips of raw bacon.  Finish by spicing again.

Bake in a 350 oven for 45 minutes per lb or until meat thermometer reads medium done for beef/venison.  Do not overcook as it will make lean meat dry.  Do not slice until ready to serve.  Use an electric knife for thin slices, cut against the grain for better eats.

Pan drippings make a great brown gravy for the roast.

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VENISON COFFEE POT ROAST

2 lb roast or stew meat
2 cloves minced garlic
½ onion in chunks
1 cup strong coffee
1-2 c water
salt/pepper
natures seasons

Place all ingredients in a heavy iron pot with a tight fitting lid OR a crockpot.  Bring to a boil and simmer until tender. 3 hours for stovetop, 8 hours for crockpot. 

Mix 1/4 c flour in ½ cup water and blend until smooth.  Add this to your pot broth to thicken for gravy.

This is an easy meal to let cook in the crock pot all day and then serve with rice or potatoes for you working folks.

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VENISON MEATLOAF

1 ½ lb ground meat
½ c dry oatmeal
1 egg
½  onion
1 clove garlic
½ bell pepper
bacon
spices to taste
parsley/basil to taste

Preheat oven to 350F

Chop vegetables and combine with meat, beaten egg, oats and desired spices in large bowl.   Mix together and place in loaf pan.  Lay strips of bacon or bbq sauce on top before cooking.  Bake for 45 minutes.

TIP: Use whatever peppers are in season, banana peppers, jalepeno or chile in any combination will work too.

Variation 1: Spread leftover mashed potatoes on the loaf 15 minutes before it is done.

Variation 2: Pour small can of tomato sauce on top of meatloaf before cooking.

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VENISON BBQ TERIYAKI ON A STICK

1-2 lbs cubed steak or backstrap
steak seasoning
bottled teriyaki sauce

Skewer meat pieces onto metal skewers or wooden skewers that have been soaked in water.  Lightly brush with oil and sprinkle with seasoning.  Grill and brush on sauce 5 minutes before they are done.  Enjoy.