Fried Venison Recipes

PAN-FRIED VENISON STEAK

Steps:

• Flatten venison to 1/4-in. thickness. Place saltines in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Coat venison with saltines, then dip in egg mixture and coat a second time with saltines. , In a large skillet over medium heat, cook venison in oil in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°).

COUNTRY-FRIED VENISON

Steps:

• Cut tenderloin into eight steaks. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, butter and Liquid Smoke if desired. Add steaks; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 2 hours., In a shallow bowl, combine egg and buttermilk. In another bowl, combine flour and seasoned salt. Drain steaks, discarding marinade. Dip steaks in buttermilk mixture, then roll in flour mixture. , In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook steaks in oil for 12-14 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°, turning occasionally.

FRIED VENISON BACKSTRAP

Steps:

• Place the venison slices into a shallow bowl and pour in the milk and hot sauce. Stir to coat, then cover and marinate for 1 hour.
• Heat the vegetable oil in an electric skillet to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, salt and pepper.
• Dip the venison slices into the flour, then into the egg and milk, then back into the flour. Shake off excess flour. Fry in the hot oil until lightly browned on each side, about 3 minutes. Remove with tongs and drain briefly on paper towels before serving.

FRIED VENISON (DEER) STEAKS

Steps:

• Place steaks in between plastic wrap and pound out. I use the flat side of the meat mallet instead of the pointy side. I do not get too thin because it will dry out too much while cooking.
• Put seasoning in with flour.
• Dredge steak and fry in skillet.
• Cooking time is about 3 minutes each side. Enjoy.

FRIED VENISON

Steps:

• Defrost venison over night in cola.
• Rinse in water.
• Put in colander to drain.
• Tenderize.
• Cut into strips 1 1/2 x 3".
• Put in Carnation evaporated milk.
• Dredge in flour seasoned with salt,pepper,garlic powder.
• Drop in HOT peanut oil temperature 350°-375° degrees just till batter is set 10-12 seconds.
• Remove and place in open pan 9 x 13" put in oven for 45 minutes at 350°.
• ***If left in oil too long becomes tough***.
• If unfrozen venison being used, put in cola over-night. Cooking time is time in OVEN.

CHICKEN FRIED VENISON STEAKS

Steps:

• Combine the bread crumbs, flour, salt and pepper in a 1-gallon size plastic zipper bag. Beat the eggs and milk together in a shallow bowl.
• Dip each steak in the egg mixture, place it in the plastic bag, and shake to coat with crumbs.
• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the steaks, turning once, until both sides are golden brown, about 6 to 8 minutes per side.

PAN-FRIED VENISON WITH BLACKBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a frying pan, cook the venison for 5 mins, then turn over and cook for 3-5 mins more, depending on how rare you like it and the thickness of the meat (cook for 5-6 mins on each side for well done). Lift the meat from the pan and set aside to rest.
• Add the balsamic vinegar to the pan, then pour in the stock, redcurrant jelly and garlic. Stir over quite a high heat to blend everything together, then add the blackberries and carry on cooking until they soften. Serve with the venison, celeriac mash (see below) and broccoli.

MUSTARD FRIED VENISON

Steps:

• Using the toughest cut of the deer, slice thinly in medallions and soak in a mixture of half mustard and half cheap burgundy wine.
• Soak 30 minutes to one hour, then dredge in flour and fry until a golden brown and serve.
• This recipe has no measurement because you mix enough for as much as you want to cook whether for 2 or 20 people.
• You mix up what you need and don't waste a thing!

STIR-FRIED VENISON

Steps:

• Place mushrooms in a bowl, cover with warm water and allow to sit for 30 minutes to soften.
• Mix soy sauce, sherry, sugar, cornstarch and vinegar together in a bowl. Cut venison into strips about one-half-inch wide and two-inches long, mix with the soy sauce mixture and allow to marinate for 30 minutes.
• After 30 minutes drain the mushrooms, remove stems and cut caps into slivers. Drain the venison, reserving the marinade.
• Heat oil in a wok or a skillet. Stir-fry the garlic, ginger and chili for a few seconds, then add the red peppers and mushrooms. Stir-fry for several minutes. Add the venison. Continue to stir-fry until the venison strips begin to firm up. Add the marinade mixture and stir-fry until the sauce begins to thicken, add the scallions and sesame oil, stir-fry another few seconds, then serve.