Cooking Guidance
A food thermometer can be used to check food is cooked thoroughly, food should be 75°C or above in the thickest part. Some foods change colour when they are cooked so you can check this too.
Always check your food is steaming hot in the middle.
Make sure frozen vegetables are cooked before you eat them. If intending to use cold, cook first, cool quickly and store in the fridge for up to two days.
If you are cooking a large dish you may have to check in more than one place that it is cooked properly.
Always follow cooking instructions on the label.
Don't reheat food more than once.
When reheating, take extra care your food is heated all the way through.
Cooking meat
Venison, or deer meat, offers a rich and distinctive flavour that can be wonderfully enjoyed when prepared correctly. Here are some **tips and techniques** for cooking venison:
Flavour
Venison is often described as "gamey" due to its strong and earthy taste compared to conventionally raised meats like beef. This unique flavor is a result of deer being wild animals that forage for food.
Cooking Techniques
High Heat for Prime Cuts - Cook prime cuts (such as loin, haunch, and saddle) briefly on high heat to achieve medium-rare. This method preserves tenderness and flavour.
Slow Cooking for Tougher Parts - For tougher parts (like neck, shoulder, and shank), use slow cooking methods like casseroles or stews. Low and slow cooking helps break down the meat fibres.
When roasting venison joints, cover them with pork fat or bacon to keep the meat moist during cooking.
Recipes to Try:
- Explore various venison recipes—from roasts to stews. Whether you want to showcase the rich flavour or mask the gamey taste, there's a recipe for you!
- Some popular venison dishes include:-
Beer Braised Venison Roast
Venison Steak with Mushroom Cream Sauce.
Venison Mince with Bolognese or Chilli
Allergens: While we take steps to minimize the risk of cross-contamination, Our facility processes foods that contain wheat, soya, celery and sulphites. Even if not listed on labels, please be aware that our products may have come in contact with these ingredients.
Do your products contain shot?
Some of the meat in the game meat categories may contain some shot or shot fragments, as they are culled by hunters using rifles.
In most cases the shot is not found in the meat, as shot fragments normally rest in the bone or the internal cavity or bullets can usually travel right through the body. Shot is made from copper, steel, tungsten, bismuth or lead.