We've enjoyed seeing deer in our drives about town and countryside. This sight was not as common in Texas. Recently our good neighbor 'compounded' our relationship and gave us three packs of ground deer meat, otherwise known as venison.
I remember eating venison as a child, more as a stew, and have a slight rememberance of the taste. But I have put off using this gift as I have felt insecure in my ability to cook with venison. The family comments of "Is this spaghetti with deer meat?" or "What's for dinner, Mommy 'deerest'?" have made known to me my family is just as insecure. We bit the symbolic bullet and cooked it for chili yesterday. I never would have known it was venison, I'm glad I'm over that hurdle, and am wondering if there are any other recipes that would sway my family?
We've enjoyed seeing deer in our drives about town and countryside. This sight was not as common in Texas. Recently our good neighbor 'compounded' our relationship and gave us three packs of ground deer meat, otherwise known as venison.
I remember eating venison as a child, more as a stew, and have a slight rememberance of the taste. But I have put off using this gift as I have felt insecure in my ability to cook with venison. The family comments of "Is this spaghetti with deer meat?" or "What's for dinner, Mommy 'deerest'?" have made known to me my family is just as insecure. We bit the symbolic bullet and cooked it for chili yesterday. I never would have known it was venison, I'm glad I'm over that hurdle, and am wondering if there are any other recipes that would sway my family?
8 comments:
The best things to cook with game meats are chili's, soups, and dishes with robust sauces. (ie: Spaghetti or Lasagna)
funny. i'm with you, I think I'd be a little nercous about it...just not familiar.
Glad you were successful deer!
Bit the bullet--HA!!! Very punny.
me too. nervous.
Don't like the thought of 'gamey' foods. I couldn't even cook up the blue fish that Adam brought home from a deep sea fishing trip with his buddy. Sat in the freezer for FOUR years and then I finally threw it out. Shame on me.
i'm a bit envious over here. We're TOTALLY game for "game". :) LOVE IT! Glad you're over the hurdle. Told you it was yummy!
Tacos would also be pretty good, it will ease you into the rustic taste of the game.
I had venison many years ago myself but do not remember the taste. My Dad caught a deer and my mother probably made stew with it or cooked the steaks. Can't remember so really can't say for sure. Tom's ideas are great and who better to ask that the chef himself.
I would be scared..very scared..but would like to see some of the recipes (my unsuspecting sister just acquired some in her freezer and is saying Deer me, whatever can I do with this)
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