Recipes

Venison Burgers June 30 2024

Venison burgersIf you’re bored of bland burgers, you’ll love the gamey flavour of these venison burgers. Made with seasoned venison mince, they can’t be beaten in a brioche bun with onions and a melted slice of Stilton.

Preparation

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook time: 15 minutes
  • Serves: 4 people

Ingredients

  • Approx. 500g coarsely minced venison
  • ½ a large onion, finely chopped
  • 3 generous heads of parsley, finely chopped
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 handful of white breadcrumbs
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ pint of milk

Instructions

  • Start by soaking the breadcrumbs in the milk.
  • Place the minced venison in a large bowl. Add the parsley, onion, egg yolks, breadcrumbs and salt and pepper and mix thoroughly. Cover and put in the fridge until ready to cook.
  • Using a little flour shape the burgers into rounds, this quantity will make about 4 - 6 burgers.
  • Cook under a pre-heated grill for about 5 minutes on each side or to your taste.

Thank you to Game-to-eat for sharing this recipe with us.


Venison Stuffed Peppers June 13 2024

Venison Stuffed Peppers
These venison stuffed peppers are a delicious meal, easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion throughout the year. Serve hot from the oven with a simple salad of mixed seasonal leaves.

Preparation

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook time: 50 minutes
  • Serves: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 4 sweet bell peppers
  • 350g wild venison mince
  • 250g cooked rice
  • 1 red onion
  • 1 tbsp tomato purée
  • 400g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • Salt and pepper for seasoning

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  2. Start by frying the venison mince on a medium heat until brown all over. Add the diced onion and continue frying for a few minutes. Mix in the tomato purée before adding the chopped tomatoes. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, along with the oregano and basil. Turn down the temperature and leave to simmer for around 15 minutes to allow the mix to reduce and intensify in flavour.
  3. While the venison mix is reducing, use a small knife to cut the tops off the peppers (keeping the tops to use as lids), then scoop out the seeds. Sit the peppers and their lids on a plate and cook in the microwave on high for 5-6 minutes until they have softened.
  4. Add the cooked rice to the venison mix, turn up the temperature to a medium heat, and stir thoroughly. Continue cooking for a further 15 minutes to heat the rice through before spooning the mixture evenly into the peppers and topping with their lids.
  5. Finally, bake the stuffed peppers in the oven for 20 minutes.

Sloe Gin & Wild Boar (or Venison) Sausage Roll December 05 2023

Sloe Gin & Wild Game Sausage Roll
With the right ingredients, the humble sausage roll can feel like one of the finest things you’ll ever eat! The deep fruity flavours of sloe gin work perfectly with rich game: wild boar and wild venison are both ideal.

Preparation

  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook time: 25 minutes
  • Serves: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 100g wild boar sausagemeat (or venison mince)
  • 100g pork mince
  • 500g puff pastry sheet
  • 50g diced onion
  • 50ml Sloe Gin
  • Chopped fresh thyme
  • Chopped fresh sage
  • Cornish sea salt
  • Milled black pepper

Instructions

  1. Mix the game mince, pork mince, diced onion, chopped herbs and sloe gin. Season well.
  2. Place the mixture on the pastry and roll over to form a sausage roll.
  3. Crimp the edges, score the top and brush with an egg wash.
  4. Place into a hot over 180℃ for 25 minutes.
  5. Once cooked removed from the oven and allow to rest.
  6. Slice and serve warm with a little spiced apple chutney.

Thank you to Game-to-eat for sharing this recipe with us.


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