Best 6 Venison Mincemeat Pie Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of venison mincemeat pie, a dish that seamlessly blends the richness of venison with the comforting warmth of traditional mincemeat filling. This savory pie showcases the versatility of venison, transforming it into a tender and flavorful filling that pairs perfectly with the sweet and tangy notes of dried fruits, spices, and citrus. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this hearty and satisfying dish that promises to be a hit at any gathering.

**Recipes Included:**

1. **Venison Mincemeat Pie:** Explore the classic recipe for venison mincemeat pie, featuring a flaky, golden-brown crust that encases a succulent filling of minced venison, dried fruits, spices, and a hint of citrus. This timeless dish is perfect for special occasions or a cozy family dinner.

2. **Venison and Apple Mincemeat Pie:** Discover a delightful twist on the classic recipe with the addition of crisp and tangy apples. This variation adds a refreshing sweetness that complements the savory venison filling, creating a harmonious balance of flavors.

3. **Venison, Cranberry, and Orange Mincemeat Pie:** Experience a burst of vibrant flavors in this rendition of venison mincemeat pie. The tartness of cranberries and the zesty orange zest infuse the filling with a delightful complexity, making it a perfect choice for those who appreciate a tangy and flavorful pie.

4. **Venison and Mushroom Mincemeat Pie:** Embark on a culinary journey with this unique combination of venison and mushrooms. The earthy notes of mushrooms meld seamlessly with the richness of venison, resulting in a savory and umami-packed filling that will satisfy even the most discerning palate.

5. **Venison and Walnut Mincemeat Pie:** Delight in the nutty crunch of walnuts in this innovative take on venison mincemeat pie. The walnuts add a textural contrast to the tender venison, creating a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TRUE MINCE MEAT PIE



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My family all being ranchers has made true mince meat pie...they even canned it so they would have it available....this is so much better than what you buy at the store which is mock...You can usually but venison at any meat market (butcher) or Trader Joe;s should have it.... Mincemeat developed as a way of preserving meat...

Provided by JoSele Swopes

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 7h35m

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 CRUST PIE LATTICE OR FULL CRUST
2 pie pastry, prepared top and bottom
MINCE MEAT
2 c apple cider or apple juice
1 c dark seedless raisins
1/2 c dried sour or sweet cherries or currants
1 1/2 c chopped, peeled apples
1/4 lb ground venison
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground allspice
PIE CRUST
1 1/2 c unsifted all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 c lard or butter
6 Tbsp cold water as needed
1 Tbsp vinegar distilled

Steps:

  • 1. Pre Heat oven to 350'F 9-inch pie plate
  • 2. At least 4 hours before making pie, prepare the mincemeat: In a large pot, combine meat, and cider, raisins, and cherries or currants (prefer currants), and spices.
  • 3. Cover and heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 4. (Mincemeat can be made up to 3 months ahead and frozen. If frozen, thaw mincemeat before making pie or baking time will be lengthened, or canned.)
  • 5. Meanwhile, prepare pastry and refrigerate until ready to use-at least 30 minutes.
  • 6. Meanwhile, prepare pastry and refrigerate until ready to use-at least 30 minutes. Divide pastry into 3 equal pieces. Press 2 pieces together and shape into a ball. Between 2 sheets of waxed paper, roll out ball of pastry into an 11 -inch round. Remove top sheet of paper and invert pastry into 9-inch pie plate, letting excess extend over edge. Remove bottom sheet of paper. Between sheets of waxed paper, roll out remaining pastry to a 9 1/2- by 6-inch rectangle. Remove top sheet of paper from pastry. Cut rectangle into four 9 1/2- by 1 1/2-inch strips. Carefully spoon mincemeat into crust-lined pie plate. Remove pastry strips from waxed paper, one at a time, and place across mincemeat to create spokes. All four strips will overlap in the center. Lift edge of bottom crust over ends of strips. Pinch together and flute edge. Place pie on rimmed baking sheet. Bake pie 50 to 55 minutes or until crust is lightly browned and filling bubbles. Cool 10 minutes on wire rack before cutting.

VENISON MINCEMEAT



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Aunt Jewel was a reknown woodscook in the Patten, Maine lumber camps back in the 40's. This is her recipe. This mincemeat is very rich but not too sweet. (You may add a 1/2 c. of water to each pint for a juicier pie.) Processed this will keep for 2+ years. This make ten pints or 10 frozen pies.

Provided by Aroostook

Categories     Deer

Time 4h

Yield 10 pints, 80 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 quart cooked venison, cooled and ground
3 quarts tart apples, peeled and chopped fine
1 cup suet, ground fine
4 cups sugar
1 cup molasses
1 cup cider vinegar
1 cup cider
1 lb raisins, ground
1/2 lb currants, ground
1/4 lb citron, chopped fine
1 lemon, juice and zest of
1 orange, juice and zest of
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon clove
1 teaspoon allspice

Steps:

  • Simmer venison neck or roast in unsalted water until tender.
  • Cool and remove meat.
  • Run meat, suet, raisins and currents through meat grinder with a fine blade attached.
  • Combine all the ingredients.
  • Place in a roasting pan.
  • Stirring occasionally, cook at 325F until the apples are tender and mincemeat is hot.
  • Pack in hot pint jars and seal.
  • Place in hot water bath for 10 minutes.
  • Makes 10 pints.

OLD TIME MINCEMEAT PIE



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An old-fashioned mincemeat pie filling made with meat and sour cherries.

Provided by ONEMINA

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Fruit Pie Recipes     Mincemeat Pie Recipes

Time P7DT1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 ¼ pounds round steak, cut into small pieces
1 cup apple cider
4 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and finely diced
1 ⅓ cups white sugar
2 ½ cups dried currants
2 ½ cups raisins
½ pound chopped candied mixed fruit peel
½ cup butter
1 (16 ounce) jar sour cherry preserves
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 (16 ounce) can pitted sour cherries, drained with liquid reserved
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
2 tablespoons heavy cream

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine beef and apple cider. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 20 minutes, or until meat is tender. Remove meat and coarsely chop, then return it to the pot.
  • Stir in chopped apples, sugar, currants, raisins, citrus peel, butter and cherry preserves. Add ginger, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt. Let simmer, uncovered, over low heat until mixture is very thick, about 90 minutes. Stir in cherries and remove from heat.
  • Refrigerate tightly covered for at least a week before using.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Put filling in unbaked pie shell and place pastry on top. Crimp edges and poke several holes in top pastry. Brush top with cream and sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1105.7 calories, Carbohydrate 181.2 g, Cholesterol 80.2 mg, Fat 37.5 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 20.7 g, SaturatedFat 15.5 g, Sodium 521.1 mg, Sugar 82.2 g

VENISON MINCEMEAT



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     side dish

Time 30m

Yield About enough for 3 pies

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 pound finely chopped venison
1/4 pound beef suet, finely chopped
12 ounces dark brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses
2 cups apple cider
1 1/2 cups dried currants
1 1/2 cups raisins
2 apples, peeled and cored and diced
Zest of orange
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
1/2 cup brandy
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground mace
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the venison, suet, brown sugar, molasses, cider, currants and raisins. Place over medium-low heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Add the apples and orange zest and cook until the apples are tender, about 10 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and cook another 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool. Will keep refrigerated for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 442, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 107 milligrams, Sugar 59 grams

VENISON MINCEMEAT



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If you are lucky enough to get some venison, this sounds like an interesting item for holiday baskets or to make into pies. You have to make this a month ahead of time (not in prep time) for it to set properly but it can be stored indefinitely. Recipe source: Coyote Cafe

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 3 jars mincemeat or enough mincemeat for 3 pies

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb venison
5 ounces suet
3 lbs green apples
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 lb golden raisin
10 ounces raisins
5 ounces candied citron peel
1/3 cup candied orange peel
1/4 cup candied lemon peel
2 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon nutmeg, grated
1 tablespoon sea salt
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup water
1 cup rum
1 cup Bourbon

Steps:

  • Grind venison through the medium plate of a meat grinder.
  • Grind suet through the fine plate of the meat grinder (you may need to grind the suet twice--there can be no smell of blood on it or it will spoil the mincemeat.).
  • Peel and core the apples and chop them in a food processor.
  • Place the ground meat and the apples in a large bowl and then mix in the rest of the ingredients, blending well.
  • Pack mincemeat into a nonreactive container (such a glazed earthenware) and then cover container with a clean tea towel soaked in rum and then cover with plastic wrap or a lid.
  • Store in refrigerator for a least a month to bind flavors together.
  • The mincemeat will continue to develop for another 4 months or so and can then be stored indefinitely.
  • This amount will make 3 pies. To make pies: prepare pie pastry (two crust pie), lining pie dishes with pastry. Pour filling into prepared pie dishes and cover with top crusts. Blend one egg and 1 tablespoon water and brush top crusts with egg wash. Cut vent holes in top crust. Bake pies at 350-degrees for 40-45 minutes our until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2443.2, Fat 53.5, SaturatedFat 28.4, Cholesterol 161, Sodium 2477.3, Carbohydrate 377.3, Fiber 24.7, Sugar 303.4, Protein 44.8

MAINE VENISON MINCEMEAT



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Venison mincemeat is an old Maine tradition. The deer neck is normally used, but any scrap bones can provide the boiled meat. Moose or Beef also makes good mincemeat if venison is not available.

Provided by Ben Hooper

Categories     Tarts

Time P2D

Yield 15 pies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 deer, neck
5 gallons whole apples (I prefer Wolf River)
1 lb raisins
4 cups sugar
1 cup molasses
1 orange
1 lemon
1 -2 pint apple cider
1 tablespoon clove
1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon
brandy

Steps:

  • Boil the deer neck in enough water to keep it covered, for 4 hours or until the bones come out clean.
  • Whilst the neck is boiling, peel, core and chop the apples.
  • Let pot of meat cool overnight.
  • Grind the meat, and 1 cup solid suet that forms on top, through a fine plate, quarter and grind the lemon and orange (peel and all)
  • Combine everything except 1 pt of cider in a large pot.
  • Simmer over very low heat, stirring with care not to burn on. I cook mine on a wood cook stove. A hot top also works well.
  • Adjust the consistency with the cider, depending on how much juice the apples produce.
  • Simmer for 45 minutes or so, until the mixture is bubbling, but apples are still mostly whole.
  • Add brandy to taste.
  • Pack into quart mason jars hot, or plastic containers cool and freeze for pies.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality venison mince: Fresh, lean venison mince will produce the best tasting pie.
  • Don't overwork the mince: Overworking the mince can make it tough. Mix it gently until just combined.
  • Use a good quality mincemeat: A good quality mincemeat will make all the difference to the flavor of your pie. Look for a mincemeat that is made with a variety of fruits and spices.
  • Don't over-fill the pie: Leave some space at the top of the pie so that the pastry can rise.
  • Bake the pie at a high temperature for the first 15 minutes: This will help to create a crispy, golden crust.
  • Reduce the temperature and continue to bake for the remaining time: This will help to ensure that the pie is cooked through without overcooking the pastry.
  • Let the pie cool for at least 10 minutes before serving: This will help the pie to set and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Venison mincemeat pie is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter's day. With its rich, flavorful filling and crispy, golden crust, this pie is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give venison mincemeat pie a try. You won't be disappointed!

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