What should I make for dinner tonight? This might just be the number one question that we ask ourselves almost daily over here.
Then you have come to the right place, we have rounded up 15 wild game roast recipes that we have shared over the years.
Plus, there is such a variety of flavours in these recipes, so you are sure to find something for you. Most of these recipes are quick and easy ones made especially for busy weeknights.
15 Wild Game Roast Recipes
Slow Cooker Venison Roast Recipe
Venison (deer, elk, antelope, moose) Shoulder Roast
Venison Pot Roast, Polish Style
French Onion Wild Game Roast
HOW TO COOK A VENISON ROAST
Best Smoked Venison Roast Recipe
Instant Pot Venison Roast
Bone-In Blade Venison Roast
Venison Mississippi Roast
Mom’s Venison Roast
Slow Cooker Venison Roast
Venison Rolled Roast
How do you cook venison so it’s tender?
Tip. Cook deer roasts with low heat for longer time periods. Using a slow cooker allows you to add moisture so the meat is tender. Cooking time for slow cooking requires about 20 to 25 minutes per pound.
How do you make game meat tender?
Using a dry rub, marinade, or brine will tenderize your meat, allowing you to cook the tough cuts in much the same way you would cook a tender cut. All of these methods infuse flavor and break down the meat, causing a tender juicy result in the finished product.
Why is my deer roast tough?
Why does my venison always come out tough? If you find that your roasts always come out sort of rubbery, dry or hard, it’s likely because you’re not cooking long enough and at a low enough temperature. If you’re using a slow cooker you want to cook your meat on low for 8-9 hours, or until falling-apart tender.
What is the best cut of venison for roasting?
Classic roasts and suggested trimmings for venison
The two cuts of venison we favour for roasting are saddle (loin) and haunch (back legs). Both are best cooked on the bone for flavour and succulence.
What’s a good seasoning for deer meat?
Cooks often find that the stronger flavor of wild game meat can make the meat difficult to season well. Herbs offer the perfect solution. Bay, juniper berries, rosemary, sage, savory, and sweet marjoram all pair well with venison, as well as many other wild game meats.
Does venison get more tender the longer it cooks?
If you have access to a crock pot, use any recipe for beef pot roast and you’ll be pleasantly surprised. However, instead of cooking for two to four hours, venison may require substantially longer cooking time for the meat to become tender.
What do you soak deer meat in to tenderize?
Soak the venison in white vinegar for one hour after you have finished soaking it in the saltwater. This will help tenderize the deer meat and remove any leftover “gamey” flavor.
What do you soak deer meat in before cooking?
Soaking: The most common soaking liquids are buttermilk, saltwater, white milk, vinegar, lemon juice and lime juice. While some hunters swear by certain soaking methods to take the “gamey” flavor away or bleed the meat after processing, others don’t find it all that helpful.
How do you cook game meat?
Can you eat venison rare?
The number one mistake people make when preparing venison is that they overcook it, rendering the meat rubbery and gamey. Tender cuts of venison should be served rare or medium rare unless you are braising it or mixing it with pork to add more fat.
How do I cook a venison roast without the gamey taste?
In The Kitchen
Prior to cooking, soak your venison steaks overnight in buttermilk. This will help pull the blood out of the meat and remove some of that gamy taste. You can make buttermilk simply by adding vinegar to regular milk from the carton. Simple as that.
Does milk tenderize venison?
The ph level in buttermilk helps to break down the tissue to tenderize the meat and aid in moisture retention resulting in potentially more tender and juicy meat. The protein found in dairy, casein, also binds to the meat potentially helping to rid the animal of a powerfully “gamey” or wild/iron-like flavor.














