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.
Some claim that anythiing you do with beef can be done with venison. While this is partially true, there a few things to keep in mind. Venison meat is actually quite lean so you will probably need to add some liquid or fat when cooking. One option is to simply mix one part ground venison meat with one part hamburger for recipes such as meatballs. The tastes are similar so this is a good way to introduce venison meat to your picky eaters.
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. For tender steaks you will want to marinade them first. If you don't, they may turn out tough. Any beef marinade should work well with venison, 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 itr. However, if you really want to stretch your budget and are lucky enough to have a hunter in your family then try using venison meat exclusively.
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.
Sure, it may take some time for you and your family to get adjusted to the taste of venison as well as the different requirements for cooking. But this is truly one of those things that pays off in the long run. Next time someone offers you some venison meat, go ahead and try it. Take as much as they'll give you so that you have some room for experimentation. You just may thank yourself for it later. - 15275
Some claim that anythiing you do with beef can be done with venison. While this is partially true, there a few things to keep in mind. Venison meat is actually quite lean so you will probably need to add some liquid or fat when cooking. One option is to simply mix one part ground venison meat with one part hamburger for recipes such as meatballs. The tastes are similar so this is a good way to introduce venison meat to your picky eaters.
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. For tender steaks you will want to marinade them first. If you don't, they may turn out tough. Any beef marinade should work well with venison, 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 itr. However, if you really want to stretch your budget and are lucky enough to have a hunter in your family then try using venison meat exclusively.
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.
Sure, it may take some time for you and your family to get adjusted to the taste of venison as well as the different requirements for cooking. But this is truly one of those things that pays off in the long run. Next time someone offers you some venison meat, go ahead and try it. Take as much as they'll give you so that you have some room for experimentation. You just may thank yourself for it later. - 15275
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