Many people are afraid to try venison meat because they don't know how to prepare it. Believe it or not, venison is actually pretty simple to cook. All you really need to know are just a few basics before you begin. If you're like many people, once you've tried venison meat that has been properly prepared, you will start looking for other ways to prepare it.
Some claim that anythiing you do with beef can be done with venison. While this is partially true, there are some differences. Venison meat is typically very lean so you may need to add some liquid or fat when preparing. One option is to simply mix one part ground venison meat with one part ground beef for recipes such as meatloaf. The tastes are very similar so this could be a good way to gradually introduce venison to your picky eaters without them noticing.
If you are already comfortable preparing beef then the transition to preparing venison meat shouldn't be too difficult. Not only is venison a good beef substitute because the taste is similar, but it is also a very healthy option since it is usually lower in fat than beef. From my experience, however, you may need to add a little more seasonings with venison reduce the somewhat gamey flavor it might have.
Another difference with venison comes with steaks. When preparing these, you must make sure to marinate them. If you don't, they may turn out hard or even stringy. Any beef marinade should work, just let the venison marinate for about forty-eight hours.
Do you like beef barbeque? Well, venison meat works just as well. Just take a venison roast, put it in a crock pot and cover with homemade or store bought barbecue sauce. Allow it to cook all day on low. Once it's tender and cooked through, use two forks to shred the meat or cut it into small pieces. If you see any fat in the meat-- it will have a somewhat silver appearance to it-- be sure to remove it. It isn't something many people enjoy.
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 so many 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. We've all wondered how long that ground 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 buying meat that is free of hormones and antibiotics is going to cost you even more.
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! - 15359
Some claim that anythiing you do with beef can be done with venison. While this is partially true, there are some differences. Venison meat is typically very lean so you may need to add some liquid or fat when preparing. One option is to simply mix one part ground venison meat with one part ground beef for recipes such as meatloaf. The tastes are very similar so this could be a good way to gradually introduce venison to your picky eaters without them noticing.
If you are already comfortable preparing beef then the transition to preparing venison meat shouldn't be too difficult. Not only is venison a good beef substitute because the taste is similar, but it is also a very healthy option since it is usually lower in fat than beef. From my experience, however, you may need to add a little more seasonings with venison reduce the somewhat gamey flavor it might have.
Another difference with venison comes with steaks. When preparing these, you must make sure to marinate them. If you don't, they may turn out hard or even stringy. Any beef marinade should work, just let the venison marinate for about forty-eight hours.
Do you like beef barbeque? Well, venison meat works just as well. Just take a venison roast, put it in a crock pot and cover with homemade or store bought barbecue sauce. Allow it to cook all day on low. Once it's tender and cooked through, use two forks to shred the meat or cut it into small pieces. If you see any fat in the meat-- it will have a somewhat silver appearance to it-- be sure to remove it. It isn't something many people enjoy.
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 so many 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. We've all wondered how long that ground 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 buying meat that is free of hormones and antibiotics is going to cost you even more.
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! - 15359
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