Recipes

Venison Steak and Chunky Tomatillo Salsa Tacos June 02 2024

This dish combines tender, barbequed venison haunch steaks with a zingy, chunky tomatillo salsa brought together in a warm, soft taco. These rustic, fresh tacos pair perfectly with an ice-cold Corona and lime!

Venison Kebabs With Yoghurt & Cucumber Marinade June 02 2024

The marinade for these venison skewers add flavour and spice while also ensuring the meat doesn’t dry out while cooking. With the Tzatziki style dip and a green salad and rice, this recipe is perfect for laidback summer evenings.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook time: 15 minutes
  • Serves: 4 people

Ingredients

For the
 marinade


  • 2.5cm (1inch) piece of fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • ½ tsp ground turmeric
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp chilli flakes
  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 6 black peppercorns, crushed
  • 2 cloves
  • 1 small tub (250ml) plain yoghurt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Ingredients (continued)

For the
 sauce


  • ½ cucumber
  • 275ml (1/2 pint) plain yoghurt
  • ¼ tsp ground cumin
  • lemon juice
  • mint leaves
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Blitz all marinade ingredients, except the oil and yoghurt, in a food processor, or chop very finely.
  • Stir in the oil and yoghurt and add the cubed venison, mixing well to ensure all pieces of the meat are covered.
  • Leave to marinate in the fridge for several hours, preferably overnight.
  • Drain the meat and thread onto skewers so the cubes do not touch. Grill or barbecue for about 15 minutes, turning frequently and basting with the marinade.
  • For the sauce: coarsely grate the cucumber onto a plate, sprinkle with salt and leave for 30 minutes. Press the cucumber and pour away the excess liquid.
  • Stir into the yoghurt and add the ground cumin, chopped mint leaves and lemon juice. Season to taste.


  • Serve with rice and a fresh green salad.

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


Barbecued Venison Haunch with Horseradish Dressing May 28 2024

Elevate your weekend barbecue with this show-stopping barbecued venison haunch, perfectly complemented by a zesty horseradish dressing. This recipe is ideal for those looking to impress. 

Harissa Shoulder of Lamb March 06 2024

Spicy harissa paste adds lip-smacking flavours to free-range lamb, and slow-cooking ensures the meat is meltingly tender. Serve with couscous, natural yoghurt and pomegranate for a tasty celebratory meal.

Drunken Rabbit with Wild Rice and Fennel Flatbreads March 05 2024

A big bowl full of rich, dark, boozy rabbit casserole with heartier mixed wild rice and quick flatbreads for mopping up the rich gravy. This is a recipe that starts on the stove top and then slowly cooks in the oven, perfect for a lazy autumn afternoon.

Allspice & Thyme Crusted Butterflied BBQ Leg of Lamb March 05 2024

This is a great lamb recipe for the barbecue - a whole butterflied leg of lamb coated in an allspice , garlic, lemon and thyme rub - superb on the BBQ.

Oriental Sutton Hoo chicken noodle soup March 05 2024

Chicken noodle soup is a classic comfort food and this soul-soothing recipe is packed with flavour. The stock is made with tasty chicken wings from Sutton Hoo’s free-range slow-grown birds, while warming ginger and chilli, Thai fish sauce and coriander combine to create a vibrant and authentic Asian taste.

Peppered hare loin with goat’s cheese March 05 2024

This quick but surprisingly filling dish highlights the delicate flavour of the hare meat which is darker and gamier than rabbit with a distinctive flavour more akin to venison.

Szechuan Venison steak, garlic sesame pak choi & rice noodles March 05 2024

Marinate venison steaks overnight with these delicious Asian flavours and you have got a fantastic quick meal to cook the next day.

Game Pie March 05 2024

Tried and tested, this game pie can be served hot or cold for a comforting meal.

Roast Woodcock with Mixed-Berry Sauce December 05 2023

This elegant recipe made with blackberries, redcurrants, blueberries and cranberries ideally complements the woodcock’s rich and delicious flavour.


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.


Tandoori Partridge with Almond Rice November 13 2023

Inspired by Indian cooking, this beautifully spiced partridge breast is great for dinner parties, served with hot fluffy naan bread, rice and chutney


Roast Grouse September 05 2023

This simple recipe will show off the grouse meat at it’s best. Be careful not to over cook the meat so it doesn’t dry out and make sure you rest it well before serving.


Hare and Halloumi Skewers August 07 2023

A delicious combination of tender hare loin skewered with salty halloumi and folded bacon strips, sweetened with orange juice. Grilled over hot coals, these skewers make a quick and easy BBQ dish and are packed with flavour.

Roast Sutton Hoo Drumsticks with Lemon, Garlic and Basil August 07 2023

Sutton Hoo chicken drumsticks are full of flavour so a squeeze of lemon juice, a clove of garlic, some butter and olive oil plus a little roughly torn basil are all you need to create this tasty meal.

Barbecued Whole Venison Haunch July 13 2023

There's something truly special about the taste of a whole venison joint fresh off the barbecue. This recipe keeps it simple with an overnight marinade, a straightforward salt-pepper-garlic rub, and a foolproof lid-down barbecuing technique to ensure juicy, tender results.

Spatchcock Sutton Hoo chicken with thyme and sumac July 04 2023

Sumac is an incredibly versatile Middle Eastern spice with a tangy lemony taste. It pairs perfectly with full-flavoured Sutton Hoo chicken as well as game, lamb, fish and vegetables. Here, its incredible flavour creates a mouthwatering marinade, but you can also use it for dry rubs and dressings, as well as a condiment alongside salt and pepper.

Mediterranean Warm Partridge Salad June 02 2023

This light herby summer salad combines the sweetness of roast partridge with different types of beans.

Grilled Lamb Chops with Garlic and Caper Sauce and a Spring Salad May 08 2023

In late spring, when the British asparagus season is in full swing, homegrown free-range lamb is at its most tender. It’s the perfect time to swap the Sunday roast for lightly grilled lamb chops.

Rhubarb Pigeon breasts May 05 2023

Tart rhubarb chutney is the perfect companion for the pan-fried pigeon breasts flavoured with classic Middle Eastern spices.


Roast breast & pot-roast thigh of pheasant, pearl barley casserole, with soft herbs January 04 2023

This is a fantastic recipe to showcase pheasant – typically seasonal and perfect for winter dining. Pot-roast the legs until they are nice and succulent with a light touch of smoked bacon and barley and a magnificent roasted breast.

Pan Cooked Lambs Liver and Onions October 20 2022

Lamb liver and onions is an English classic and quick and easy to cook. Serve with mashed parsnip and seasonal vegetables for a tasty weeknight supper.

Curried Beef Pasties September 10 2022

In this tasty twist on the traditional Cornish pasty, full-flavoured grass-fed beef mince is mixed with curry paste, mango chutney and peas. Using ready-made puff pastry makes them quick and easy to prep so they’re perfect for buffets, picnics or anytime you fancy a treat!