Question 1

What's the Difference Between Wild and Farmed Venison?

Accepted Answer

Whether wild or farmed, all venison is considered game meat, but the difference in taste is significant. Farmed venison meat has a delicate, slightly sweet flavor & tremendous tenderness. Hunted venison meat often tastes strong or gamey. Wild venison can’t be sold commercially in the U.S, so if you’ve eaten venison in a restaurant, it was likely farmed venison meat. As with most game, venison meat is very lean. It’s lower in fat, cholesterol, and calories than beef, with more iron than both beef and lamb. Venison is also a good source of zinc as well as many B vitamins.

Question 2

Is Venison a Winter Meat?

Accepted Answer

Because wild deer are typically hunted in the fall, venison meat has come to be associated with cold weather cooking. But farmed venison meat is available year-round and its leanness makes it an appealing choice for lighter spring and summer dishes. Venison is also great for grilling on the barbecue. Farmed venison meat is harvested from younger animals, so it is milder and sweeter than hunted venison, and its lack of fat gives a neutral taste that plays well against the herbs, spices and flavorings used in a variety of cuisines.

Question 3

What is the Ideal Temperature to Cook Venison?

Accepted Answer

Venison is very lean with none of the intramuscular marbling found in other red meats such as beef or pork, so it is best cooked rare or medium rare. Even medium venison can verge on toughness, and cooking venison well done is not recommended. For more information, watch the video: https://youtu.be/UbYCcPNqVhk

Question 4

How Can I Make Moist Venison Meatballs?

Accepted Answer

Yes! The secret to making the most succulent meatballs (or burgers or meatloaf) with venison is to incorporate one heaping tablespoon of mashed potato flakes per pound of ground venison meat. The potato flakes help keep the meat moist and it makes a wonderful difference in the juiciness of the cooked meat.

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