Many people do not use venison simply because they aren't sure how to use it. Despite a commonly held misconception, venison is not incredibly difficult to prepare. All you really need to know are just a few pointers to get started. If you're like many people, once you've tried venison meat that has been properly prepared, you'll quickly fall in love.
A lot of people say that venison is 'just like beef.' While this is true to a degree, there are some differences. Venison is typically an extremely lean meat, so you may need to add some liquid or fat when you cook it. One option is to simply mix it with beef, using roughly equal portions of each in a recipe you already use such as spaghetti. The tastes are very similar so this could be a good way to introduce venison to a picky eater without them noticing.
If you are already comfortable cooking beef then making the transition to cooking with venison meat should be fairly simple. Not only is it a good beef substitute because the taste is comparable, but it is also a healthier choice since it is usually lower in fat than beef. From my experience, however, you may need to add a little more seasoning with venison than you would with beef to reduce the somewhat gamey flavor it may have.
Another difference with venison comes with steaks. When preparing these, be sure to marinade them first. If you don't, they may turn out hard or even stringy. Any beef marinade should work, just let the venison meat marinate for a long time, up to forty-eight hours.
Do you like barbeque? Well, venison meat can be used for that too. Just take a venison roast, put it in a crock pot and cover it with barbeque sauce. Allow the roast to cook all day on a low setting. Once it's tender and cooked through, use a fork to shred the meat or cut it into small chunks. If you see any fat in the meat-- it will have a somewhat silver appearance to it-- make sure you cut that out. It isn't something many people enjoy eating.
Of course, venison meat can be used alone, or if it's ground, it can be combined with beef to stretch out the latter. Though chances are if you have a hunter in the family, once you get adjusted to the taste of venison you may stop buying beef altogether. When someone brings home a whole deer, you definitely get more bang for your buck than buying that much beef (pun intended).
There are several good reasons to cook with venison meat, both financial and healthwise. Of course the lean meat is a better choice than beef, but you also know that it's probably fresher than what you can buy at the grocery store. We've all wondered how long that hamburger has been sitting on the shelf in the meat aisle. With venison, you probably know exactly when the meat was processed. Not to mention store-bought meat that is free of hormones and antibiotics will cost you even more money.
It might take your family a few trys to get used to the taste of venison. However, this really is one of those things that will pay off down the road. The next time someone wants to give you some venison meat, go ahead and take it. In fact, take as much as they are willing to share and do a little experimenting with your own recipes. You and your family may just find a new favorite! - 15634
A lot of people say that venison is 'just like beef.' While this is true to a degree, there are some differences. Venison is typically an extremely lean meat, so you may need to add some liquid or fat when you cook it. One option is to simply mix it with beef, using roughly equal portions of each in a recipe you already use such as spaghetti. The tastes are very similar so this could be a good way to introduce venison to a picky eater without them noticing.
If you are already comfortable cooking beef then making the transition to cooking with venison meat should be fairly simple. Not only is it a good beef substitute because the taste is comparable, but it is also a healthier choice since it is usually lower in fat than beef. From my experience, however, you may need to add a little more seasoning with venison than you would with beef to reduce the somewhat gamey flavor it may have.
Another difference with venison comes with steaks. When preparing these, be sure to marinade them first. If you don't, they may turn out hard or even stringy. Any beef marinade should work, just let the venison meat marinate for a long time, up to forty-eight hours.
Do you like barbeque? Well, venison meat can be used for that too. Just take a venison roast, put it in a crock pot and cover it with barbeque sauce. Allow the roast to cook all day on a low setting. Once it's tender and cooked through, use a fork to shred the meat or cut it into small chunks. If you see any fat in the meat-- it will have a somewhat silver appearance to it-- make sure you cut that out. It isn't something many people enjoy eating.
Of course, venison meat can be used alone, or if it's ground, it can be combined with beef to stretch out the latter. Though chances are if you have a hunter in the family, once you get adjusted to the taste of venison you may stop buying beef altogether. When someone brings home a whole deer, you definitely get more bang for your buck than buying that much beef (pun intended).
There are several good reasons to cook with venison meat, both financial and healthwise. Of course the lean meat is a better choice than beef, but you also know that it's probably fresher than what you can buy at the grocery store. We've all wondered how long that hamburger has been sitting on the shelf in the meat aisle. With venison, you probably know exactly when the meat was processed. Not to mention store-bought meat that is free of hormones and antibiotics will cost you even more money.
It might take your family a few trys to get used to the taste of venison. However, this really is one of those things that will pay off down the road. The next time someone wants to give you some venison meat, go ahead and take it. In fact, take as much as they are willing to share and do a little experimenting with your own recipes. You and your family may just find a new favorite! - 15634
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