Most people think that Asian flavours will not work with game but that’s not true; most notably mallard, goose and pheasant all fit this flavour profile well. It’s also worth…
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Recipe for venison ribs with a miso glaze
Venison ribs can be cooked in the same way as pork ribs, but they lack the fat so do need a marinade. They also need quite a bit of cooking…
Gamebird terrine recipe – perfect for using up pheasant legs
We all have recipes for gamebird breasts as they cook quickly and are easy to use, while the legs are often overlooked and thought of as not worth the effort.…
Venison consommé: a warming treat
As I go through the stalking season breaking down the animals for home, I get left with a lot of venison bones, which I stockpile in the freezer. Once I…
Wild boar stew with harissa and cherry tomatoes
Wild boar stew Ingredients 50ml olive oil 1.5kg boar haunch, cut into 1.5cm dice 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 tsp smoked paprika picante or chilli powder…
Braised shoulder of venison stuffed with black pudding and haggis
This braised shoulder of venison recipe uses roe, but if you use a larger shoulder from fallow or red, increase the stuffing, cooking time and liquid. (Find a recipe for…
Pulled venison pie – a recipe for comfort food
If you like mashed potato, then you’ll enjoy this pulled venison pie which uses it as a delicious topping. (Read which species produces the most delicious venison?) Pulled venison pie…
Pheasant Cordon Bleu recipe: a classic with a twist
Pheasant Cordon Bleu is a classic that works well with pheasant, whether you take it with falcon or gun. Pheasant Cordon Bleu recipe Ingredients Olive oil ½ onion, finely chopped…
Smoked partridge, pistachio and golden sultana roulade
The partridge season is almost upon us and many of us will be shooting or hawking these fantastic birds. As someone who does not get many chances to fly or…
Venison chorizo sausages with truffled polenta
Roe is a fantastic venison and is ideal for making sausages. (Read more on which deer species offer the best tasting venison?) Venison chorizo sausages with truffled polenta and a…
Venison steak with a blue cheese melt
Venison steak is primarily from the haunch muscles. The haunch can be broken down into three primary joints for cutting into venison steak — the topside, silverside and the thick…
Hare stew with bacon, onions and a beer sauce
Hare stew with bacon, onions and a beer sauce Ingredients Oil for frying 1kg diced hare legs and shoulder 150g streaky bacon, cut into lardons 15g butter 2 onions, sliced…
Slow cooked venison shoulder recipe
Slow cooked venison shoulder with peppers and beans Ingredients 1 shoulders of venison, bone-in (in this case a small fallow) Light olive oil 1 large onion 2 cloves garlic 2…
Hare ragu recipe
I would recommend using the legs of the hare for this hare ragu recipe and keeping the loins for a later date. Hare Ragu Ingredients Olive oil ½ onion, finely…
Venison meatballs and tagliatelle
Venison meatballs and tagliatelle Venison meatballs with anchovy olives and sun-dried tomatoes, herbs and tagliatelle pasta. (You might like to read which deer species offers the most delicious venison.) Ingredients…
Grilled rosettes of venison, chasseur and soya bean sauce
Grilled Rosettes of Venison, Chasseur and Soya Bean Sauce Ingredients Oil for cooking 250g venison trim 1 litre venison stock (or brown chicken stock) 2 tsp tomato purée 1 glass…
Pigeon recipe: pigeon pinchos (similar to tapas)
The great thing about pigeons is that you can use them straight away. They can be breasted or fully plucked and you can get quite inventive with them. On this…
Recipe for a trio of duck with redcurrant jelly, glazed apple and game jus
There are many species of wild duck to choose from. The main ones are teal, wigeon and, the most common, mallard. Here’s a way of trying all three, very simply.…
Roast grouse with a black-pudding faggot
I love eating grouse. Not only is it one of the most challenging birds to catch as a falconer, but it is also a tricky shot for a Gun. Grouse…
Venison kofta kebabs – deliciously spicy
Muntjac is the ideal venison for these stunning kofta kebabs. Venison Kofta kebab with a red onion salad, Greek yoghurt and honey sauce Ingredients 500g minced venison shoulder, scrag or…