**Venison Sausage: A Wildly Delicious Journey**
Venison sausage, a culinary delight crafted from the meat of wild deer, offers a unique and flavorful experience that sets it apart from its domesticated counterparts. Its distinct taste and lean texture make it a favorite among hunters, foodies, and those seeking a healthier alternative to traditional pork or beef sausages. Whether you're a seasoned sausage-maker or new to the art of charcuterie, our comprehensive guide will lead you through the process of creating delicious venison sausages from scratch. From selecting the right venison cuts to mastering the art of grinding, seasoning, and stuffing, we've got you covered. Along the way, we'll also provide three delectable recipes to tantalize your taste buds: a classic venison sausage recipe, a zesty Italian venison sausage brimming with Mediterranean flavors, and a hearty venison breakfast sausage that will kickstart your mornings with a burst of energy. So, gather your ingredients, sharpen your knives, and prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will elevate your sausage-making skills to new heights.
VENISON SAUSAGE
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time P1DT4h
Yield 24 to 30 sausages
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large metal bowl, mix sugar, mustard seed, garlic, salt, and pepper with pork and venison. When ingredients are well mixed, grind the meat mixture in a meat grinder. Put the ground meat into a mechanical sausage stuffer. Be sure to push all of the air out of stuffer so there are no air pockets in the sausages. Fill pork casing with ground meat. When casing is filled entirely, find the center of the sausage and fold and pinch in 1/2 on a table. Pinch and twist into sausage links 2 at a time, pulling the "leg" of the sausage through the center each time a twist is made.
- Hang sausage in a smoke house or put sausage in a smoker for approximately 8 to 12 hours.
GRAMPS' VENISON SUMMER SAUSAGE
This recipe has been going around in our family for years. Each year around hunting season, my gramps would make this for all the hunters and family that were visiting for the season.
Provided by dcg3269
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Game Meats Venison
Time P3DT8h20m
Yield 25
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place the venison in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle with the curing mixture, mustard seed, garlic salt, pepper, and liquid smoke. Mix well with your hands until the mixture is evenly blended and begins to stick together, about 2 minutes.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 days, mixing well each day.
- Preheat an oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
- Divide the mixture into 5 one-pound logs, place onto a broiler pan, and place a sheet of aluminum foil on top to cover.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the logs are no longer pink in the center, and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), 6 to 8 hours. Turn the meat once or twice during cooking. Allow to cool before slicing thinly and serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.8 calories, Carbohydrate 0.3 g, Cholesterol 68.5 mg, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 774.3 mg
BULK VENISON BREAKFAST SAUSAGE
My husband is a avid hunter and we make this sausage every year. We add pork to the venison because the venison has such a low fat content. For the pork we get really fatty looking roast ground at our grocery store.
Provided by AMYNJOHN36
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Ground Pork Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 64
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a very large bowl or plastic tub, sprinkle the venison and pork with the curing mixture, pepper, pepper flakes, sugar, and sage. Mix very well to evenly incorporate everything. When working with large quantities of sausage, cook a small piece to make sure the seasoning is exactly how you like it.
- Divide into 1 pound portions and freeze.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 46.4 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 472.1 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
HOMEMADE VENISON ITALIAN SAUSAGE
We really like this recipe. If you like milder sausage cut back on the cayenne and red pepper. If you want a fattier sausage add more pork and less venison. Hope you like this as much as we do.
Provided by Dixie from Kansas
Categories Deer
Time 35m
Yield 10 pounds, 30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- mix together all spices and vinegar.
- add to the ground meat.
- stuff in hog casings or freeze in bulk.
HOT ITALIAN SAUSAGE "VENISON"
I am always looking for new things to do with my deer meat. I found a Hot Italian Sausage recipe and altered it for venison. You can use it in any recipe that calls for hot Italian Sausage. It will give your pasta that little extra kick.
Provided by Chef Kirk T
Categories Deer
Time 40m
Yield 4 pounds, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix meats together.
- In a seperate container mix dry ingredients thoroughly.
- Combine meat and spices, mix thoroughly.
- Add water.
- Can be used right away, but for best results, put it into an air tight container and set in refrigerator for 24 hours.
- Can be stuffed into Medium Casings or used in bulk form depending on your recipe.
VENISON SUMMER SAUSAGE
This recipe uses venison and breakfast sausage. Takes four days to make, but well worth it!
Provided by BOOKAMY
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time P3DT6h20m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground venison and pork sausage. Season with mustard powder, mustard seed, liquid smoke, garlic powder, onion salt, and meat tenderizer. Mix in just enough water to make the mixture sticky. Cover, and refrigerate for three days, mixing once a day.
- On the fourth day, preheat the oven to 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Form the mixture into 2 inch rolls, and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 6 hours in the preheated oven, until firm and cooked through. Wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 56.3 calories, Carbohydrate 0.3 g, Cholesterol 18.8 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 240.3 mg
VENISON HOT ITALIAN SAUSAGE
got bored and looking for an italian sausage recipe to tryout with ground venison...I found this one on The Cavewoman Cafe... its delish.. We love Italian Sausage.. this one is a winner...Thanks Ziabaki now I did omit the nutmeg and reduced the crushed red pepper to 1 teaspoon .. it was just spicy enough for us...and touch...
Provided by sharon cowles
Categories Wild Game
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Get out a really BIG bowl for this batch. Place the meat in the bowl and make a well in the center of the meat. Add all the spices in the well and then get your hands in there and mix mix mix. Fry up a little bit and taste, then adjust your seasonings accordingly
VENISON SAUSAGE CREOLE
Make and share this Venison Sausage Creole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by la petite chef
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook Sausage in skillet or dutch oven over med. heat, turning often until brown, about 10 minutes remove.
- Saute onion, garlic and green pepper in Olive Oil until tender and browned. Add tomatoes, seasonings and sauces. Blend well.
- Return sausage to skillet and bring mixture to a boil. Lower temperature.
- Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally for 15-18 or until mixture has reduced.
- Stir in cooked noodles, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.1, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 1884.8, Carbohydrate 50.7, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 2.9, Protein 5.1
RACK OF VENISON STUFFED WITH PECANS, CURRANTS, SAUSAGE, AND PEARS
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion; sauté until translucent, about 7 minutes. Add sausages. Sauté until brown, breaking up with spoon, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer mixture to medium bowl, then add pears, pecans, currants, and chopped rosemary. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)
- Using long thin knife, make 1 cut through center of eye of venison. Rotate knife 90 degrees and insert again, creating an X through center. Insert handle of long wooden spoon through X; roll handle to create 1- to 2-inch-diameter cavity. Stuff with filling.
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Arrange sliced onions, garlic, and herbs in roasting pan. Toss with 3 tablespoons oil. Rub venison with remaining 1 tablespoon oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat large skillet over high heat. Add venison; cook until brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Place venison atop vegetables in pan. Roast until thermometer inserted into center registers 120°F for rare, about 20 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes. Carve between bones; serve with vegetables.
VENISON BREAKFAST SAUSAGE
Homemade venison sausage for breakfast.
Provided by THOMAS ELLEFSON
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Meat and Seafood Bacon
Time 10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine the venison, bacon, sage, ginger, pepper, and onion salt in a large bowl; mix well. Shape into 12 patties using about 1/4 cup of mixture per patty. Patties can either be pan-fried or frozen for later use.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.9 calories, Carbohydrate 0.2 g, Cholesterol 35.3 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 270.3 mg
Tips:
- Choose high-quality venison: Opt for venison that is fresh, well-trimmed, and free of any off-odors or discoloration.
- Properly grind the venison: To ensure a smooth and consistent texture, grind the venison using a meat grinder with a fine or medium die.
- Maintain a cold temperature: Keep the venison and all equipment used in the sausage-making process chilled to prevent spoilage and maintain the integrity of the meat.
- Use a variety of seasonings: Experiment with different herbs, spices, and flavorings to create a unique and flavorful sausage. Common additions include garlic, salt, pepper, sage, thyme, and fennel.
- Mix thoroughly: Ensure that all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the sausage mixture by mixing thoroughly. This will result in a consistent taste and texture.
- Test the seasoning: Before stuffing the sausage casings, cook a small patty of the sausage mixture to taste and adjust the seasoning accordingly.
- Stuff the sausage casings carefully: Use a sausage stuffer or a kitchen syringe to fill the casings evenly and avoid air pockets. Avoid overstuffing the casings, as this can cause them to burst during cooking.
- Cook the sausage properly: Depending on the type of sausage you are making, you can cook it by pan-frying, grilling, baking, or smoking. Ensure that the internal temperature reaches a safe minimum of 165°F (74°C) to ensure food safety.
Conclusion:
Making venison sausage at home is a rewarding and delicious experience that allows you to create customized sausages tailored to your preferences. By following these tips and carefully executing the process, you can enjoy a flavorful and versatile sausage that showcases the unique taste of venison. Whether you choose to smoke, grill, fry, or bake your venison sausage, the result will be a satisfying and enjoyable culinary creation.
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