I had a friend recently tell me "We just don't ever eat deer because I don't know how to cook it." And let me tell you I've been there too my friend. When me and Dustin got married I had never really eaten that much deer meat so it was all new to me too. He tried to lie to me and tell me that you couldn't tell the difference in taste between deer and beef. I'm not going to sugar-coat it... that is a lie. And believe it or not depending on where the deer lives and what it eats can also make a difference to the taste of the deer. For example a Georgia deer does taste a lot different than a Kentucky deer. Where we are in the North Georgia mountains the deer mainly eat acorns and other things found in the woods therefore the meat may taste a little more gamey. In Kentucky if it's in the farmlands the deer is eating corn soybean and other things that farmers are growing.... much to the farmers dismay. These deer tastes less gamey.
There are many health benefits to eating deer meat or at least that is how my husband tried to sell it to me. But he is right There is no other meat out there that is truly 100% organic.
Now we have been married going on 11 years I have learned how to cook deer meat. So since my bestie's husband and Dustin go on an annual hunting trip together she has realized she has to learn how to cook deer meat.
Now anyone that knows me knows I am not the best cook... So to ask me for cooking advice is pretty funny. But I have improved and some of Dustin's cooking skills may have rubbed off a little.
To be funny I started texting my bestie "cooking with Beth" episodes. For others who are not sure how to cook deer (or to be fancy venison) I thought I would share some of my tips, tricks and go to recipes.
So for our first episode of Cooking with Beth I bring you Not Your Average Sloppy Joe on garlic cheese bread. This is a favorite in our house and is a quick easy meal on nights when Maddie has practice.
Here is what I typically use:
Step 1: Brown your deer meat. Season. Season. Season! I cannot stress that enough. Season your meat as it cooks for a better flavor. When cooking the meat I mix in some Goya seasoning and a spoonful of garlic. I use what I have. And I typically always have chopped up onions and bell peppers in the freezer from the garden. I throw some of both in just to add some flavor.
Step 2: Drain your meet. There will not be much to drain but when I add in the frozen veggies there is always some water excess to drain.
Step 3: Return your meat to the pan and add your can of Manwhich mix and let simmer while you cook your Texas Toast.
Once done top the toast with the Manwhich mix (and some shredded cheese if you like) and enjoy!
In our house we love Sloppy Joe's with plain potato chips and homemade dill pickles. Something about that combo is just works!
Doesn't get much easier than that! Stay tuned for more quick meals and deer recipes.
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