To celebrate hunting season and all of the wild game processing that's been going on in our meat shop this fall, now's the perfect time to share our latest collection of tender, hearty venison dishes!
After a successful hunt, you'll want to get the most out of your meat by preparing tried and tested recipes. Venison pairs splendidly with fruit, red wine, creamy sauces, and earthy herbs. The recipes that follow enhance, not mask, the venison flavour, ensuring you enjoy every last bite of your harvest!
Ready to prepare the best venison meal of your life? Let's get cooking!
Instant Pot Red Wine Venison Roast
Tender venison braised with red wine, al dente root vegetables, and gravy – talk about comfort food! Thaw out a roast, stop by the Calgary Farmers' Market for onion, carrots, parsnips, and potatoes, and get your Instant Pot onto the counter. Dinner is served!
Venison Carbonnade
This sweet-and-sour Belgian classic combines beer and venison, forming melt in your mouth meat, caramelized onions, wild mushrooms and dark rich gravy. Plus, it tastes even better as leftovers throughout the week. What’s not to love?
Seared Venison Backstrap with Blackberry Sauce
With tangy berries and a fantastic spice aroma, this venison backstrap recipe makes for a great cold-weather meal! Sear and grill the meat, spoon a generous portion of sauce on the medallions, and top with sprigs of thyme. Serve with roasted potatoes and garlic bread to complete this simple, nourishing meal!
Venison Wellington
A gamey twist on the classic dinner party puff pastry centrepiece – beef wellington. With mushroom duxelles, prosciutto and mustard, this dish will turn any meal into a crowd-pleasing, memorable occasion.
Venison, Bacon & Poblano Wraps
Thought we'd get through this recipe digest without a bacon recipe, didn't you? Not quite! With simple ingredients and minimal prep time, these marinated “deer wraps” are perfect for entertaining! All you need are venison strips, onion, poblano peppers, a pack of Spragg's bacon, and skewer sticks. Wrap your ingredients, assemble the skewers, throw them on the grill, and enjoy!
Did you know?
Spragg’s can skin, age, and professionally prepare your wild game, so that it’s ready to be made into your next big feast or stored away in your freezer to last you through the winter?
To book in your meat, learn about drop off options, and understand the ins and outs of our wild game processing, check out our step-by-step guide.