If you didn’t grow up eating venison, the first time you cook with it could feel like a daunting task. We would like help make this task feel a little less intimidating by offering some of our family favorite recipes. Several hunters have asked over the years for recipe suggestions for their venison. In the past, we didn’t have any recipes on hand to offer. Now we are proud to say recipes will be easy to find through our website.
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Poppy Seed Chicken Bake
2 pounds boneless chicken breast or thighs 1 can cream of chicken soup 8 oz. carton sour cream 1 TBSP poppy seeds 1 1/2 cups buttery cracker crumbs (Ritz or Townhouse) 1/2 cup melted butter In a large saucepan stew chicken. When cooled, cut in to bite size pieces and place in a 2 quart casserole dish. In a bowl mix soup and sour cream. Pour over chicken. For topping, mix cracker crumbs, melted butter and poppy seeds. Sprinkle over the top. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes, or bubbly hot....
read moreFancy Roasted Potatoes
1 stick butter melted 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup finely chopped chives Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 6 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Stir together the butter, olive oil, chives and some salt and pepper in a small bowl. Place a potato between the handles of 2 wooden spoons or 2 chopsticks. Slice the potato into thin slices, leaving 1/4 inch at the bottom unsliced; the spoon handles will prevent you from slicing the potato all the way through. Repeat with the remaining potatoes. Put the...
read moreTomato Pie – A Savory Delight!
1 cup grated mozzarella 1 9-inch prebaked deep dish pie shell 1/2 cup chopped green onion 10 fresh basil leaves, chopped 4 tomatoes, peeled and sliced (or enough to fill pie completely) 1 cup grated Cheddar 1 cup mayonnaise (light mayonnaise works just as great!) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place the tomatoes in a single layer on paper towels, sprinkle with salt and allow to drain. Using a medium sized bowl, mix mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, salt and pepper. Layer the tomato slices, basil, and onion in pie shell. Season with...
read morePickle Juice Brined Chicken
This brine recipe is for 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs or 4 boneless skinless chicken breast. 3 cups dill pickle juice 2 TBSP brown sugar 1 TBSP kosher salt 2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs or 4 boneless skinless chicken breast Mix all brine ingredients in a bowl large enough for the brine and the chicken to be submerged. Place chicken in brine and cover with a small plate to make sure the chicken is totally submerged in the brine. Allow to brine in refrigerator for 24 to 48...
read moreAmazing Cake
Amazing Cake 1 box German Chocolate cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk 1 jar (16 to 17 oz) caramel topping 1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed Shaved chocolate for garnish. Heat oven to 350. Make and bake cake as directed on box for 13×9-inch pan. Cool 15 minutes. Poke top of warm cake every 1/2 inch with handle end of wooden spoon. Drizzle condensed milk evenly over top of cake; let stand until milk has been absorbed into cake. Drizzle with caramel...
read more3-2-1 Baby Back Ribs
Remove the thin papery membrane from the bone-side of the ribs by working the tip of a butter knife or a screwdriver underneath the membrane over a middle bone. Use paper towels to get a firm grip, then tear the membrane off. When ready to cook, start the Traeger grill on Smoke with the lid open until the fire is established (4 to 5 minutes). Rub ribs generously with your favorite pork dry rub. Smoke the ribs, meat-side up, for 3 hours. Transfer the ribs to a rimmed baking sheet but leave the grill on. Set the temperature to 225 degrees. Tear...
read moreEasy Venison Taco Bake
Easy Venison Taco Bake 2 pounds Ground Venison 2 packages Taco Seasoning 16 oz. Salsa 1 can Tomato & Green Chilies (drained) 8 – 10 Soft Flour Tacos 12 oz. Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend In a medium skillet, brown ground venison. Add taco seasoning and salsa; stir until combined. Spray a 9 x 13 casserole dish with non stick spray; line the casserole dish with the drained can of tomato & green chilies. Add about 1/2 cup meat mixture to each flour taco; wrap and place in casserole dish seam side down. Cover dish with foil and...
read moreHawaiian Turkey & Mozzarella Sliders
24 slices of deli turkey 6 slices of mozzarella cheese, cut into fourths 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon poppy seeds 1 1/2 tablespoons dijon mustard 1/2 cup butter melted 1 tablespoon Cracker Boy or Cracker Girl 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce 2 packages (12 count) Hawaiian Sweet Dinner Rolls Step 1 Cut rolls in half and spread mayo onto 1 side of the rolls. Place a slice or two of turkey and slice of mozzarella cheese in roll. Replace the top of the rolls and bunch them closely together into a baking dish. Step 2 In a medium bowl, whisk...
read moreVenison Pepperoni Pizza Casserole
1 lb lean ground venison Italian sausage would be great ½ lb hot pork sausage 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 1 (24-oz) jar spicy marinara sauce or spaghetti sauce 1 (8-oz) pkg spiral, elbow macaroni, shells or bow tie pasta, cooked according to package directions and drained 2 c shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 4 oz sliced venison pepperoni Cook venison, sausage, pepper and onion in a large skillet until meat is no longer pink, breaking meat up into small pieces; drain. Stir in marinara or spaghetti sauce and pasta....
read moreVenison Bacon Burger Bobs
1 pound Ground Venison 1 TBSP Cracker Girl All Purpose Season 1/2 cup Cracker Girl BBQ Sauce 1/2 cup Panko Bread Crumbs Egg Bacon Peppers Onion Skewers Mix all ingredients well and shape into 1 1/2 inch balls. Place in refrigerator or freezer to chill before wrapping in bacon. Cut each slice of bacon into three or four pieces. Wrap each meatball with a piece of bacon and skewer. Add pieces of peppers and/or onion for added taste and color. Grill on medium high heat for 5 minutes per side. Brush with sauce on each...
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