Venison mainly refers to meat from antlered animals such as deer, but can also be used to describe meat from other wild game, such as moose and elk.http://www.extension.umn.edu/foodsafety/components/columns/Nov10.htm Venison is eaten as steaks, sausages, ground meat, and roasts. It can be used to replace beef in almost any recipe, though its lack of fat will alter cooking times. Adding fats like butter may be needed to prevent the venison from becoming dry. Another popular way to enjoy venison is by making venison jerky. Venison has a deeper flavor than beef, described by some as woody or berry-like.
When choosing venison to serve look for flesh that is dark with a fine grain and very white fat.http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=139#purchasequalities This indicates a younger choice and will have the more flavorful taste.http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=139#purchasequalities Be sure to choose the latest sell-by date.
Venison and Health
Venison is leaner than beef, with short tender meat fibers that contain fewer calories, cholesterol and fat. Venison has the highest protein and lowest energy levels than other meats that have been studied such as chicken, lamb, and pork.http://www.fedfa.com/venison.htm It has high amounts of B vitamins like niacin, phosphorus, iron, selenium and zinc. Venison may be an important part of someone's diet that has been asked to exclude red meat such as beef. Some people may find it difficult to stick to a diet of white meat if red meat had played an important role in their lifestyle.http://www.fedfa.com/venison.htm Vension may be a healthy alternative to other meats and still be satisfying.
Venison contains purines, a naturally occurring substance found in plants and animals, to which some people have a sensitivity.http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=139#purchasequalities Purines can be broken down into uric acid and in some people a build up of this may lead to gout or kidney stones.http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/high-uric-acid-level/MY00160/DSECTION=causes
Deer Jerky Recipe
Learn how to make deer jerky with a smoker. Venison jerky is dried meat made from a deer. Using the hind leg of a deer, slice of the fat, damage and hair. Cut thin stripes. Marinate the venison and then put in a smoker. Make the marinade with water and spices. Marinate all night.
Venison Stew Recipe
Learn how to make a crock pot venison stew. Pour the beef broth in the crock pot, add salt, bullion, red wine, and red currant jelly. Add pepper, a little Cajun seasoning, and water. Add the onions, carrots, mushrooms, potatoes. Add the venison cut. Cook on high unless cooking all day. Make a gravy to add to the crock pot stew to make the stew rich and creamy.
Venison Cookbooks
- Amazon.com:: 301 Venison Recipes | The Complete Venison Cookbook
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Fast Facts
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Can be hunted or farmed
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High in B Vitamins
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Deer faming is mainly concentrated in the U.S. and New Zealand
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Should always be stored in the refrigerator or freezer
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Frozen it will keep 3-6 months
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You can also preserve it by canning, curing or drying it
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When cooking, internal temperature should reach 160 degrees Fahrenheit
