Category Archives: Deer

June Strawberry Balsamic Dressing and a Freezer Grab

June is the time of year to get fresh, locally grown strawberries in New York State.  They are so delicious and sweet, especially after a long, cold winter.  Spring greens…

Bone Broth to Venison Minestrone

Bone broth is quite trendy now as the highly nutritious food that it always has been (think chicken soup for a cold).  Making broth from bones provides collagen, protein, and…

Venison Liverwurst

Next time you have the opportunity to field dress a deer, consider saving the liver to make liverwurst!  It tastes great on a whole grain cracker with a bit of…

Stuffed Venison Chops from Gourmet Game Dinner

Executive Chef John McNabb from Knapp Winery created this amazing dish for the Gourmet Game Dinner that benefited Wild Harvest Table educational programming.  Thank you, Chef!  It was an amazing…

Venison Pot Roast

If you were successful this opening morning, here is an easy recipe you can use for the work week.  Happy hunting and bon appetite! Ingredients 3 pound venison roast 2…

Venison Backstrap with Caramelized Onions for Opening Day of Bowhunting Season for Deer and Black Bear

October 1st is opening day of early bow hunting season for deer and black bear in the Southern Zone of New York State, which encompasses the Finger Lakes.  Early bow…

Get your Game On! Venison Nachos for Super Bowl Sunday

This venison nachos recipe is a crowd favorite, plus using venison lowers the fat content compared to typical beef versions! Ingredients 1 pound ground venison 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 2-3…

Venison Summer Sausage with Cheese and Jalapeño Pepper

Deer season is in full swing now with the regular deer season opening for most of New York State on November 17th.  Here is a recipe for a delicious summer sausage you can…

Canning and Jerky Making Workshop

With deer hunting seasons about to be in full swing, you may wonder what to do with your quarry other than freezing it.  Seneca County Cornell Cooperative Extension is hosting…

Venison Meatballs

Ingredients 1 pound ground venison 2 eggs, beaten 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese ½ cup breadcrumbs or quick oats 1-2 tablespoons olive oil ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon…

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