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How do I cook venison?

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Asked by: David Shankar

What is the best way to cook deer meat?

Time do the other side and then we're going to finish it off by cooking in the other and obviously stainless steel handle on the pan it isn't hot but my just out of habit. I always hold this handle.

How do you cook venison so it’s tender?

Tip. Cook deer roasts with low heat for longer time periods. Using a slow cooker allows you to add moisture so the meat is tender. Cooking time for slow cooking requires about 20 to 25 minutes per pound.

How can venison be cooked?

Naturally tender cuts like loins and tenderloin take well to high heat grilling, pan searing, or stuffing and trussing and should be served rare to medium rare. Here’s my recipe for how to cook Chili Cocoa Crusted Venison Loin. Tougher muscles from the shoulder, shank or neck should be braised or stewed slow and low.

How long does venison take to cook?

Cooking times and settings are much the same as for any other meat. 1½– 2 hours in a medium oven is about right. All meats taste better if browned first. Marinating is not necessary with our tender venison but if you do then it will add extra flavour.

How do you know when deer meat is done?

You want to cook your venison until it reaches an internal temperature of 130° to 140° F and then remove it off the grill. Providing it wasn’t cut too thin, it should just be slightly pink on the inside. If it is still pink on the inside that means it is still nice and moist in there too.