What Is Deer and How Can I Use It?

Here's everything worth knowing about deer and how to pick it, what it is, how to store it, and what to use instead, plus 10 recipes to cook tonight.

In Chinese:	鹿
British (UK) term:	Deer
en français:	cerf
en español:	ciervo

Recipes using deer

There are 10 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Deer Filet A'Tournedos Brennan

Grilled deer loin filets topped with a grilled tomato slice and a rich red wine mushroom sauce with Worcestershire. A Brennan-style tournedos that turns wild game into fine dining.

Curried Deer

Curried deer (venison) stew with curry powder, tomato paste, raisins, grapes, and diced apple simmered for 90 minutes. A sweet-savory game curry that tames venison's wild flavor.

Tomato Pot Roast

Tender venison pot roast simmered low and slow in tomato juice with potatoes and carrots. This hearty game meat recipe turns deer or elk into a fork-tender, melt-in-your-mouth Sunday dinner.

French's Simply Venison

Broiled venison steaks seasoned with black pepper and meat tenderizer, then cooked fast under high heat. Simple preparation that keeps wild game tender and juicy.

Marinated venison roast soaked overnight in spiced vinegar and brandy, larded with salt pork and slow-roasted until tender. Finished with a glossy currant jelly pan gravy. A classic hunter's table centerpiece.

Baked Deer Meat

Venison marinated up to 48 hours in red wine, brandy, and aromatic herbs, then baked tender and served with a rich pan gravy, carrots, and onions. A hunter's reward worth the wait.

Deer Heart Steak with Vegetable Simmer

Deer heart soaked, boiled, sliced into steaks, and pan-fried with steak spice, then served alongside a rosemary and thyme vegetable simmer. Nose-to-tail wild game cooking at its finest.

Crock Pot Deer Chili

Try a different kind of chili this winter with this simple and succulent crockpot dish that is sure to have you licking your fingers.

Hawaiian Venison

Hawaiian venison: sweet-and-sour stir fry with cubed deer steak, green bell peppers, pineapple chunks, and a tangy pineapple-soy sauce. A clever way to cook the deer in the freezer.