Recipes
NZ Venison BBQ Day
Saturday 7th of August is going to be the world's first “NZ Venison BBQ Day”. Anyone that enjoys eating great food can get involved, all you need is a BBQ, some NZ venison, and that’s it.
Have you ever wanted a fun and simple set of instructions for cooking Mountain River venison?
Step 1 Brush with oil, Also your pan or grill
Step 2 Sear it hot and short
Step 3 And turn for a criss cross patter
Step 4 Don't forget the edges
Step 5 Season, wrap and rest
Step 6 10 minutes in an oven 70 C
Step 7 Slice and serve
And be sure to listen to the music as you cook - it will have you smiling and moving to the foot-tapping music (57 seconds).
Grill, Oven, Rest: Cooking Recipes For 7 Venison Cuts
Here is something that helps most of us and particularly those not familiar with cooking different pure delicious Mountain River venison cuts. These are fun, short and really helpful video recipes for seven different venison dishes:
The Baby Topside - Grill, Oven, Rest
Oil, salt and pepper Your Baby Topside
Sear on a hot grill on all sides
Pop in a 140 C oven for 4-5 minutes
Rest for five minutes before serving
Simple, healthy and delicious
The Tri Tip - Grill, Oven, Rest
Trim off the silverskin
Score the fat - stops curling
Oil and salt the Trip Tip
Grill hot on all sides
140 C oven for 10 minutes
Rest 7-9 minutes then serve
Simple, healthy and delicious
The Bolar - Grill, Oven, Rest
Oil and salt the Bolar
Sear it off on a hot grill
A little more salt and oil
Put it in the oven at 140 C for 15 minutes
Rest for 8-10 minutes
Simple, healthy and delicious
The Tenderstrip Flat - Grill, Oven, Rest
Oil your Tenderstrip Flat
Sear on a hot grill
Then put in an over 140 C for 15 minutes
Rest for 10-12 minutes
Simple, healthy and delicious
The Rump Loin - Grill, Oven, Rest
Oil your Rump Loin
Sear on a hot grill and salt
Sear off on all sides
Put in an oven at 140 C for 3-4 minutes
Rest for 5-6 minutes
Simple, healthy and delicious
The Rump Picanha - Grill, Oven, Rest
Oil your Picanha
Sear it off on the hot grill
Salt, pepper and a little oil
Pop in the oven, 140 C for 11 minutes
Rest for 7-8 minutes
Simple, healthy and delicious
The Tenderstrip Round - Grill, Oven, Rest
Oil your Tenderstrip Round
Sear on a hot grill
Sear on all sides
Put in a oven 140 C for 12 minutes
Rest for 10 minutes
Simple, healthy and delicious
100% Grass to Plate
Being wild and grass fed, venison is much leaner than beef, and contains less saturated fat. 'It's also rich in conjugated linoleic acid, which is thought to support a healthy heart, iron and B vitamins, which help you convert the food you eat into energy, and play a vital role in brain and nervous system function. '
“A venison steak can be just as juicy as a cut of beef, and is perfect with sweet berry flavours “
— Jamie Oliver
Our deer are farm raised, grass fed and free from hormones or antibiotics
New Zealand farm raised venison is tender and delicious and can be adapted to a wide variety of cooking styles. Search using the link below for the best recipe to suit any occasion.