How to cut deer meat and cook

[rexlan]

I've only done moose and it is so dry that it makes a poor quality roast. We stopped using it for that and ended up running it through a tenderizer. It the front shoulder of the deer about the same ... dry?

On the rear quarter. What is the best way to cut it and what are some favorite ways to cook it?

[reinhard1]

i started a thread awhile back called: Wild Game Recipe's you will find it on page 4 of this forum. lot's of good stuff on there with a variety of ways to cook venison. good luck.

[pike79]

The back quarter is good for roasts or steaks.A lot of people cook them rare but I perfer any wild game well done not over done.It will be very dry so I usually wrap the roast in bacon or tin foil to hold the juices in. Another way is to cube the roast meat and deep fry and season with what you like. Grinding and making burgers can be very tasty also.

[fishattacker]

I like to take deer roast and season with salt and pepper and put in a crock pot with apple juice, cider vinegar, onions and various fruits (craisins, apples and so on)and cook it down until it shreads. Then mix BBQ sauce with it and make sandwiches.

This also works with duck and goose.

[eyeguy 54]

all steaks for me, the trimmings go for jerky and sausage.

[rexlan]

Thanks guys ...

[mainbutter]

I've done all the roasts from last year's hunt the same:

Cut up any combination of potatoes, onions, carrots, yams, and other veggies. Put in crock pot.

Put roast on top of crock pot. Sprinkle pepper, coarse salt, and other desired spices on top.

Turn crock pot on high. 6-10 hours later, dinner.

Some beef roasts I've added beef broth to make sure it isn't too dry. My first venison roast I forgot to do that with, and kicked myself in the pants when I realized it and rushed to check to see if I'd ruined my roast since I'd heard that venison was super lean. Much to my surprise, there was enough juice at the bottom of the crock pot to make gravy with.

[Dark Cloud]

Here is a link to a "how to" I did on venison processing on HSO.

Lots of pictures, descriptions, and cooking ideas...

http://www.hotspotoutdoors.com/forum/ubb...iso#Post2067691

[DonBo]

A lot of people cook them rare but I perfer any wild game well done not over done.

Steaks cooked to well done, are overdone. (IMHO) Most wild game will be tough and dry if cooked beyond Medium. Cooking steaks hot and fast to no more than medium rare will give you a nice juicy, tender meal.

[BLACKJACK]

Steaks cooked to well done, are overdone. (IMHO) Most wild game will be tough and dry if cooked beyond Medium. Cooking steaks hot and fast to no more than medium rare will give you a nice juicy, tender meal.

+1!!!!!!!!!!!! Overcooked venison is tough!!! I like to eat mine literally right off the grill, I'll have a plate, knife, and fork right there.

[SpecialK]

I stole this recipe from the famous wild game chef here in MN. His recipe called for 1/4 cup marsalla wine but I didn't like it that way so substituted teriyaki.

1 stick butter (not margarine)

1 cup onions (I like Onions)

2 tbsp garlic chopped

1 pkg chopped mushrooms

1/4 cup teriyaki sauce mixed with 1/4 cup water

4 venison steaks

melt 1/3 stick butter in frying pan and cook the steaks on each side for 5 minutes over med. Remove steaks and put on oven safe plate and put in the oven on the lowest possible setting. You are just trying to keep them warm.

Melt the rest of the butter in the same frying pan and add the onions and garlic. Once they are opaque add the mushrooms and let simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.

Pour the teriyaki water mixture in the pan and stir, add the steaks back to the top and I like to baste the steaks with the sauce a couple of times. Cook for another 5 mins and enjoy.

btw I put the mushroom sauce over the top of the steak when I eat it and would be wonderful over veggies or mashed potatoes.

[Archerysniper]

For a easy one take the roast and make sure all the fat and silver skin are removed and put in in a crock pot with 4 beef bullion cubes tater's onions then mix up the dried onion soup mix with water pour over the roast and cook till it falls apart. I do this all the time with people who say they hate venison or will not eat it.