Wild Game Recipes:
  
(These recipes have been submitted by members and are taken "as-is". If a staff member of NursingFawns.com tries them, we will rate them with stars. Any recipe with no star has not been tried. If a recipe has been tried, a comment will be added to the recipe.)

  
Recipe Rating
Venison (Deer)
    Stir-Fry Venison w/Broccoli & Garlic Sauce      **           
        Venison Lasagna ***  
    Venison, Hunter-style      
  Venison Breakfast Slop ***   
    Venison Stew      
    Venison Meat Balls   **  
French-Fries Casserole   
Texas Venison Chili
Venison Chili
Venison Sloppy Joes
    Venison Stroganoff      
Venison Pepper Steaks
    BBQ Venison Jerky      
Red Beans & Rice with Venison Sausage
 
Fish
    Rainbow Trout Jambalaya      
    Grilled Whole Trout      
           
Fish Fry Batter (and Golden Batter)
    Low-fat Fish Augratin      
Striped Bass
 
Rabbit
    Rabbit in Crock Pot      
Rabbit Almondine     
           
Squirrel
    Squirrel in Crock Pot      
   
           
Bear
    Bear Roast      
 
         
  Duck
    Wild Duck with Mushrooms      
  Hunter's Duck Pie
           
Miscellaneous
  Redneck Twinkies (Pickled Eggs)
   
 






 


 

 


 

 
 
 

 

 

 

 


 
Stir-Fry Venison with Broccoli and Garlic Sauce

Ingredients:
Venison, 1 lb.
(Slice the meat across the grain into pieces 1/8-inch wide, 2 inches long.)
Ginger, chopped, 1 Tbsp.
Garlic, chopped, 2 Tbsp.
Green onions, chopped, 1 bunch
Broccoli, blanched, 1 bunch
Oyster sauce, 1 cup
Hoisin sauce, 1 cup

Marinade:
Soy sauce, 2 Tbsp.
Sherry wine, 2 Tbsp.
Sesame oil, 2 Tbsp.

Method:
Prepare meat, place in marinade for 1-2 hours. Heat wok or saute pan, add meat. Sear, browning the meat. Remove meat from wok. Add ginger, garlic, onion, broccoli, and stir fry. Combine oyster sauce and hoisin sauce, add to wok, bring to a boil. Add reserved meat, adjust thickness and flavor. Serve with shredded, stir-fried cabbage seasoned with Chinese Five-Spice Powder.

Yields: 
4 servings

Additional Notes from NursingFawns.com staff member: 
After trying this recipe, I would recommend the following changes:
 
1. Increase the amount of venison from 1 pound to 1.5 or 2 pounds.
2. Double the Ginger and Garlic
3. Double the Broccoli
4. Reduce the Oyster and Hoisin sauce to 3/4 cup apiece
5. Double the marinade mix
 
The recipe, "as-is" is a little too strong. These changes will tone it down. 

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Venison Lasagna

 
Ingredients:

 
 
Method:
 
 
 
Yields:

 

Additional Notes from NursingFawns.com staff member: 
This recipe is very good. Allowing the lasagna noodles to cook while it is baking means less work and less fuss. This lasagna is very good, and I like it even better re-heated the next day. I wouldn't change a thing. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Venison, Hunter-style
 
Ingredients:
• Venison (1/2-inch cubes), 2 lbs.
• Flour, 1 cup
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Garlic powder, 1 tsp.
• Oil, 2 Tbsp.
• Crushed garlic, 1 Tbsp.
• Chopped onion, 1 cup
• Mushrooms, quartered, 8 oz.
• White wine, 1/4 cup
• Whole peeled tomatoes (1 lb. – 12 oz can), 1 can
• Brown sauce (canned brown gravy), 1 pint
• Parsley, 1 Tbsp.

Method:
Dredge the meat in seasoned flour, then brown the meat in hot oil.
Add garlic, onion and mushrooms.
Deglaze with wine, then add tomatoes, brown sauce and parsley.
Bring to boil, cover, and place in oven.

Let simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
Serve with roasted potatoes and turnips.

Yields:
6 servings.

** Bonus Note on Stewing vs Braising:
The tougher cuts of venison such as the front leg, hind leg, and neck are best suited for the two moist heat cooking methods of braising and stewing. Braising and stewing are similar, but there are enough differences to identify two distinct cooking methods.

When braising, use:

• Portion-sized, or larger, cuts of meat, such as roasts, ribs, or large muscles, including the bottom round or the entire hind leg;
• A straight-sided saute pan or cast iron skillet;
• A small amount of liquid to deglaze the pan, enough to rise approximately 1/2 way up the side of the meat;
• A lid or foil cover;
• The oven to cook in.

When stewing, use:

• Portion-sized, or smaller, cuts of meat, such as stew meat or ragout;
• A deep pot;
• Enough liquid to submerge the meat;
• No cover or lid;
• The stovetop to cook on.

The similarities of braising and stewing include using tough cuts of meat, caramelizing the outer surface of the meat, adding liquid to deglaze the pan and cooking the meat until it's "fork-tender."

For both braising and stewing, choose a heavy-bottomed pan to maintain the heat and start with a hot pan to brown the surface of the meat. Add a small amount of oil to the hot pan, and place the meat in it to brown, or caramelize, the surface.

Do not overload the pan. This is a common mistake. By adding too much meat to the pan, the pan is cooled and sweats the meat rather than browning the surface. This results in a poaching effect, and your meat and sauce will have no color or flavor.

The caramelization forms "fond," the brown stuff stuck to the bottom of the pan. We want this brown stuff. This is what gives our sauce flavor and color. I've seen too many a sink drain get all that color and flavor.

The next step is to deglaze the fond from the bottom of the pan. To do so, add a liquid such as wine, broth, or brown sauce, or any combination of these liquids and scrape that brown stuff until it joins the liquid in your pot. You may add some vegetables – garlic, onions, carrots, celery, mushrooms or tomatoes – to the pan before deglazing.

After the liquid has been added, bring it to a boil, and then turn down the heat to simmer or place it in the oven. To thicken the liquid in your pot, dredge the meat in flour before browning or add a thickening agent after deglazing. You can use a roux (mixture of equal parts flour and fat), cornstarch slurry, or flour whitewash. Potatoes add their starch to the pot juices, too.

Remember, the cuts of meat you are using are tough, so they need to cook for long periods of time. As the meat cooks, periodically check the moisture level to make sure the liquid hasn't evaporated. Before serving, adjust the thickness and season to taste.

 

 

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VENISON STEW 
 
Ingredients:
2 T cooking oil
2 lbs. venison stew meat
3 large onions, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed 
1 T Worcestershire sauce
1 bay leaf 
1 tsp dried oregano
salt
pepper peas (or corn, green beans, or your favorite veggies)
celery, chopped into 1" pieces
3 cups water
7 potatoes, peeled and quartered 
1 lb. carrots, cut into 1" pieces
1/4 cup flour 
1/4 cup cold water
1/4 tsp Kitchen Bouquet, optional 
1 can mushroom stems & pieces, optional
1/2 tsp dried thyme leaf, optional 
1/2 cup red wine, optional 
 
Method:
Heat oil in a Dutch oven. Brown meat. Add onions, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, oregano, salt and pepper, and 3 cups of water. Simmer, covered, for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until meat is tender. Add potatoes, carrots, celery, and peas. Continue to cook until vegetables are tender, 30-45 minutes. Mix flour and water (1/4 cup); stir into stew. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add Kitchen Bouquet, if desired. Remove bay leaf.
 
Yields:
8 to 10 servings

 

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VENISON MEAT BALLS

Ingredients:
1 lb. ground venison
1 cup bread crumbs
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2/3 cup onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp. soy sauce
Garlic powder (to taste)
1/4 cup butter
1 tbsp. flour
1 cup milk

Method:
Combine crumbs, venison, salt, pepper, onion, soy sauce, and garlic powder.
Shape into balls about 1" in diameter.
Brown meatballs in butter, cover pan; cook over low heat 15 minutes.
Remove meatballs from pan and add flour to drippings to make gravy.
Add milk and simmer 3-4 minutes (without boiling).
Serve gravy hot over the meat balls.
 
Try adding allspice, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, brown sugar, oregano, and other spices for variety.

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Additional Notes from NursingFawns.com staff member: 
This recipe is pretty good, but as it is the meatballs tend to break apart somewhat while browning and simmering. I have received recommendations to try adding an egg to the mixture to improve stickiness. I have also heard that saltine crackers instead of bread crumbs give a saltier, more flavorful taste. The final tip I got was to bake meatballs instead of cooking them on the stovetop. If you try any of these tips, let me know here and I will post your results.

  

 

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French-Fries Casserole

Ingredients:
1 lb of ground venison or beef
1 small onion (optional - stick onions in ground meat)
1 can of cheddar cheese soup
1 can of cream of celery soup
frozen french fries
pepper
 
 
Method:
1. Dice onion and mix with ground meat and pepper to taste (use *lots*).
2. Press into the bottom of a 9x9" pan.
3. Mix together the two cans of soup - do *not* dilute with water. Spread mixture over the meat.
4. Cover entire surface generously with frozen french fries.
5. Bake at 350 for 40 minutes or until done - fries should be golden and crispy.
Believe it or not, this is a tasty dish! Especially for the kid in all of us!
P.S. You might want to add some tabasco to the meat mixture if you like spicier food.
 
 

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TEXAS VENISON CHILI
 
Ingredients:
1/2 cup olive oil 1 pound venision sirloin, cut in 1/2" cubes 
1 pound ground beef (extra lean) 2 cups yellow onions, chopped 
1 cup green pepper, chopped 1/4 cup celery, chopped 
4 cloves garlic, minced 3 large jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and chopped 
1/3 cup masa harina (Mexican corn flour) 1/3 cup chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon ground cumin 
1/2 teaspoon white pepper 1/2 tablespoon salt 
2 cans (15 1/2 oz.) chopped tomatoes 3 cups beef broth 
2 cups canned black beans, rinsed and drained 
 
 
Method:
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or kettle over moderately high heat. Brown venison and ground beef in batches, transferring each to a bowl when browned; leave liquid in pot. Cook onion, green pepper, celery, garlic and chiles in beef juices, stirring until onion is soft. Add masa harina, chili powder, Add cayenne, cumin, pepper and salt and cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Add tomatoes, beef broth and meat; simmer, uncovered, 1 1/2 hours, or until meat is tender. Stir in beans and simmer 15 minutes more. 

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VENISON CHILI
 

Ingredients:
3 pounds venison, finely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
salt, to taste 
1/4 cup chili powder, or more
2 tablespoons olive oil 
1 tablespoon cumin
1 can beer
1/2 cup beef stock, or water
1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
2 tablespoons masa flour, dissolved in 1/4 cup water 
1 teaspoon coriander, ground 
 
 
Method:
Sauté the meat in the oil until about 1/2 browned. Add onions and garlic and sauté until onions are tender, but not brown. Add chili powder, coriander, and cumin, and cook, stirring, for 4 - 5 minutes. Do not allow to burn. Add beer and water/broth and simmer, stirring frequently until meat is tender. (About 45 minutes - 1 hour). When meat is tender, stir in masa, dissolved in water or broth. Simmer, stirring frequently an additional 30 minutes or so. If possible, allow chili to cool and sit for at least 6 hours before re-heating and serving. 
 
 

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VENISON SLOPPY JOES 
 
Ingredients:
2 lbs. ground venison
1 small can tomato sauce
2 tsp. mustard
2 tblsp.worchsteshire sauce,
1 tblsp. vinegar
1 tsp. chili powder, 
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup water, 
1 small onion.
 
 
Method:
Brown venison with chopped onions, (mix remaing ingredients in bowl while meat is browning), drain any grease from meat. Add sauce mixture to meat and simmer for 1 hr.
 
 
Yields:
Approximately 12 servings

 

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VENISON STROGANOFF 
 
Ingredients:
2 lbs. Venison round steak
2 Packets Lipton's Onion Soup
2 0r 3 cans Brown Mushroom Gravy
2 Whole Onions
2 Cans sliced Mushrooms
1 container Sour Cream
1/4 cup dry red wine
1 or 2 packages Wide Egg Noodles
2 Bay Leaves
Garlic Powder
Vegetable or Garlic spiced Olive Oil
Salt
Black Pepper
 
Method:
Clean and soak meat. Any cut may be used but round steak is the easiest. Cut meat into thin (1/4") strips, 3-4" long.
Place 1 or 2 tablespoons of garlic spiced oil (or add dash garlic powder to vegetable oil) into frying pan. Turn stove to high, when oil is hot braise meat until brown (do not try to completely cook meat at this point). When finished pour meat and juice into slow cooker or electric skillet. Add onion soup, brown mushroom gravy, wine, onions (cut into approximately 8 sections), mushrooms, and bay leaves. Bring mixture to simmer and allow to cook for one hour minimum (if in electric skillet you may need to add water to keep gravy from thickening to much). After mixture has simmered for a while taste and add pepper. About 25 minutes before you are ready serve fill stockpot 2/3rds full of water and place on stove. Add 1 tablespoon of oil (either) and 1 teaspoon of salt, then bring to boil. Add noodles and cook until done. Pour into colander and drain. Place noodles on plate and cover in stroganoff, Add sour cream to taste, garnish, and serve. Goes extremely well with French bread and a good red wine.
 
 

Yields:
Serves 4-6 persons

 

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VENISON PEPPER STEAKS 
 
Ingredients:
6 1/4 inch thick slices of venison loin (backstrap) or more, 
Several cloves of garlic, peeled and cut in half 
3 tablespoons of whole black pepper corns, coarsely crushed 
3 tablespoons of butter
2 tablespoons of olive oil 

Method:
Score the steaks all over with a sharp knife. Rub each steak, on both sides, with a cut garlic clove. Press the cracked black peppercorns into one side of each steak. 
In a large cast iron skillet (use 2 to get the cooking done more quickly), melt the butter and olive oil. You may not need to use all the butter and oil mix in each skillet. Use your judgment. 
When the mix of oil and butter is hot, add the steaks. Fry them on each side, about 3 minutes in all. Serve them with the cooking butter, which should not have burned, by pouring the butter over the steaks. 
 
 

Yields:

 

 

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BBQ Venison Jerky

Ingredients:
4 lbs venison, sliced
1 C barbecue sauce
2 Tbsp liquid smoke
1 tsp chili powder
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce.
cayenne pepper (optional)
garlic powder (optional)

 
Method:
Combine all ingredients except the venison in a glass bowl.
Dip each piece of meat into marinade, coating well.
Place in shallow glass dish.
Pour remaining marinade over top, cover and refrigerate overnight.
Place meat in a dehydrator or oven at 150-160 F. for 8 - 10 hours.

 
Yields:
 
 
 

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Red Beans & Rice with Venison Sausage

 
Ingredients:

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped green bell peppers
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
4 bay leaves
1 pound boiled ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
6 ounces smoked sausage, cut crosswise into one-fourth-inch slices (1 cup)
1 pound dried red beans, rinsed and soaked overnight then drained
3 tablespoons chopped garlic
8 to 10 cups water

 
Method:
 
Heat the oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions, bell peppers, celery, salt, cayenne, black pepper, and thyme, and cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes. Add the bay leaves, ham, and sausage, and cook, stirring, for 5 to 6 minutes. Add the beans, garlic, and enough water to cover the contents of the pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for about 2 hours. Add more water if the mixture becomes thick and dry.
 
Use a wooden spoon to mash about half of the mixture against the side of the pot. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for about one and one-half hours or until the mixture is creamy and the beans are soft. Add more water if it becomes too thick. The mixture should be soupy but not watery.
 
Remove the bay leaves and serve over steamed rice.
 

 
Yields:
 
8 Servings



Rainbow Trout Jambalaya
 

Ingredients:
2 cps chopped onion
1 cp chopped celery
½ cp green pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cp butter or margarine
1 can(10 oz) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 cp sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
½ tsp salt
1 lb smoked Rainbow Trout, in chunks
cooked rice

 
  

Method:
Sauté over medium heat onion, celery, green pepper and garlic in butter until tender, about 10 minutes.
Add tomatoes, mushrooms, cayenne and salt, bring to a boil.
Add salmon, reduce heat, cover and simmer about 10 minutes.
Serve with rice. 

 
 
Yields:

 

 

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GRILLED
WHOLE TROUT -
You may substitute your favorite whole fish.
 
Ingredients:
4 small whole trout
Lawry's Seasoned Salt
2 lemons, sliced
4 sprigs fresh basil
4 green onions
Olive oil 
Creole Butter Sauce
 

Method:

Sprinkle inside and outside of trout with Seasoned Salt; let stand 10 to 15 minutes. Place several lemon slices, basil and green onion securely inside of trout; brush outside generously with olive oil. Grill trout in grill basket over medium-high heat 5 minutes on each side or until fish just begins to flake. Serve warm Creole Butter Sauce over trout.
 

 
Yields: 
Makes 4 servings

Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes

 



FISH FRY BATTER
 
Ingredients:
120 g flour
1 Tsp baking powder
1 egg
salt to taste 
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons vinegar 
 
Method:
Mix dry ingredients, then water, then vinegar and last the beaten egg to make a smooth batter. Dip the fish into a little extra flour then into the batter. Then shallow or deep fry the fish. 


(Golden Fish Fry Batter)
 
Ingredients:
1 cup flour
1 1/2 tsp salt 
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tbs paprika 
1 can beer ( 12 0z )
Extra flour 
 
Method:
Mix batter ingredients together. Dip fish in flour and then into the batter. Shake off excess. Deep fry in hot oil or in 1 inch of hot oil in a pan. Fry till golden on one side and then turn and repeat. Note: may be used to fry onion rings also. 
 
 

Yields: 
 
 

 

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LOW FAT FISH AUGRATIN
 
Ingredients:
3 pounds white fish fillets
1/2 cup fat free chicken broth 
1 Tablespoon fat free butter
3 Tablespoons flour 
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 1/4 cups lite evaporated milk
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 cup fat free shredded American cheese 
 
Method:
Rinse fish and set aside. In nonstick skillet over high heat, combine broth and butter. Add flour, mustard and nutmeg, stirring to mix. Gradually add milk; stirring constantly until sauce thickens. Add lemon juice and cheese. Stir until cheese is melted. Place fish into slow cooker. Pour sauce over fish, cover and cook on medium high for 2 hours or until fish flakes. Serve hot.
 
 

Yields:
Makes 6 servings.  
 

 

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STRIPED BASS
 
Ingredients:
4 pieces striped bass (approx 6-8 ounces)
1 cup red onion sliced in 1" slices
8 pieces thick sliced bacon
8 Tbsp. butter 
1 cup sliced fresh baby portabello mushroom caps
1/4 tsp dried tarragon 
sprinkle Hungarian paprika
1 quart golden ginger ale 
 
Method:
Soak the fish overnight in golden ginger ale, before you prepare the dish rinse the fish and prepare as listed below. In a pan, cook bacon; save drippings. Crumble bacon; set aside. Cook mushrooms and onion in drippings till tender. Place fish in a baking dish. Combine mushrooms, onion, butter and tarragon. Spread on top of fish; sprinkle with paprika.
 
Bake at 350o for approximately 20 minutes until fish flakes easily. Garnish with bacon.

* Note you can use any type of bass with this recipe ( rock bass, small mouth, large mouth sea bass etc ) 

Yields:
Serves 4.  
 

 

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Rabbit in Crock Pot
  
Ingredients:
1-2 dressed rabbits cut into serving size pieces
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3 tbsp. lemon or lime juice
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. ground ginger

Method:
Place rabbit pieces in crock pot.
Mix all ingredients in a small bowl and pour over meat.
Cover and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours.
To thicken gravy, use either flour or cornstarch mixed with water.
Cook on high until thickened.

Yields: 
 
 

 

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RABBIT ALMANDINE

Ingredients:
1 dressed rabbit cut in pieces
1/3 cup flour
1/4 cup oil
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 cup chicken stock
1/2 tsp. rosemary
1 tsp. lemon rind
1 med. onion, cut into rings
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup sour cream
Water
1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds
 
Method:
Coat rabbit pieces with flour (reserve remaining flour).
Brown in heavy hot skillet, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Pour chicken stock with rosemary, lemon rind, and onion over rabbit.
Simmer 45 minutes.
Remove rabbit pieces to warmed platter.
Combine reserved flour with water and stir into broth until sauce is thick.
Stir in sour cream and almonds; pour over rabbit.

Yields: 

 

 

 

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Squirrel in Crock Pot
  
Ingredients:
3-6 dressed squirrels, cut in pieces
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3 tbsp. lemon or lime juice
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. ground ginger

Method:
Place squirrel halves in crock pot.
Mix all ingredients in a small bowl and pour over meat.
Cover and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours.
To thicken gravy, use either flour or cornstarch mixed with water.
Cook on high until thickened.

Yields: 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

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Bear Roast

Ingredients:
3-4 lbs. young bear roast
1/4 cup cooking oil
1 garlic clove
1 minced onion
1/3 cup vinegar
2 bay leaves
1/3 cup water
1 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. chili powder
2 tbsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 cup catsup
2 tsp. salt
1/4 cup soy sauce
 
Method:
Place roast in a skillet and add cooking oil. Braise roast on all sides using high heat. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 30 minutes. Place roast and sauce in an open pan and cook for 3-4 hours at 350 degrees. Baste often. Roast should be served well done.
 
Yields:
Serves 6-8.

 

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WILD DUCK WITH MUSHROOMS

Ingredients:
Duck
1 onion, sliced
1/2 cup butter or drippings
Salt and pepper
1 cup fresh mushrooms - sliced
2 cups water
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons flour
1/8 teaspoon powdered thyme

Method:
Prepare and disjoint duck, brown with onion and baste with fat.
Add salt, pepper, water, and bay leaf.
Cook 1 1/2 hours over low heat.
Saute mushrooms, add flour and thyme.
Add to duck and continue to cook 30 more minutes.
Serve with wild rice.
 
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Hunter's Duck Pie

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups chopped onions
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup diced celery
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds duck breast, medium diced
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup dry red wine
5 cups veal reduction
2 bay leaves
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 pound baby shiitake mushrooms, stems removed
3 cups mashed sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons butter, cubed

 

Method:
In a large saute pan, over medium heat, add the oil.
When the oil is hot, add the onions, carrots and celery.
Season with salt and pepper.
Saute for 2 minutes.
Add the duck to veggies, season w/salt and pepper and sauté for 1 minute. Dust the duck with the flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 30 seconds.
Stir in the red wine and the veal reduction.
Add the bay leaves and thyme.
Bring the liquid to a boil.
Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 1 1/2 hours
(during the last 30 minutes add the mushrooms).
Remove from the heat and cool.
Pour the mixture into a deep 9-inch oval dish.
Place spoonfuls of the sweet potatoes over the meat mixture.
Dot the top of the sweet potatoes with the butter.
Place in preheated 350° oven & cook for 30 min. or until potatoes are golden. (**Place a baking sheet under the dish in case the pie starts to bubble over.) Remove from the oven spoon into serving plates and garnish with parsley.

 

Yields:
6 Servings

 

 

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Redneck Twinkies (Pickled Eggs)

Ingredients:
1.5 cups of white vinegar
1 bay leaf
1 clove garlic crushed
1 Tsp. mixed pickling spices
6 hard boiled eggs peeled

Method:
Simmer vinegar and spices uncovered for 10 minutes.
Add Garlic & bay leaf cool slightly.
Pack eggs into screw top jar, add mixture over eggs, cover, and cool to room temperature.
Refrigerate for 7-10 days or longer for stronger taste.
 
Yields:
6  

 

 

 

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