Venison recipes

Venison is a delicious, nutritious and more sustainable alternative to other red meats. Our venison recipes showcase the wonderful flavour of this great game meat.

Try venison recipes for every occasion – from quick dinners to blow-out feasts. Add venison ragu and vension and parsnip tagine to your midweek rotation, or tuck into juicy venison smash burgers for a Friday night feast.

Venison is the perfect meat for a festive or midwinter celebration. Our venison wellington makes an impressive Christmas centrepiece, while rack of venison with haggis crust is the move for Burns Night.

Browse our venison recipes collection and you’re bound to find some fresh inspiration.

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Spiced venison naan with pineapple salsa

Venison recipes

Spiced venison naan with pineapple salsa

Chilli, lime and coriander pep up this sweet pineapple salsa, which works wonderfully with the pink venison steaks, marinated in...

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Mulled wine-braised venison cobbler

Venison recipes

Mulled wine-braised venison cobbler

The warming, fruity flavours of mulled wine are a natural companion for venison, which benefits from a little sweetness. Paired...

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Venison steaks with celeriac mash and blackberry gravy

Venison recipes

Venison steaks with celeriac mash and blackberry gravy

Venison’s subtle game flavour and lean texture pairs perfectly with other seasonal ingredients, such as hearty root veg and tart...

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Venison and tomato ragù with polenta

Venison recipes

Venison and tomato ragù with polenta

This comforting Italian-inspired ragù includes fennel and tomatoes for a brightness and acidity that balances the rich, gamey venison. Shanks...

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Ultimate venison burgers

Venison recipes

Ultimate venison burgers

Smoky caramelised onions team up with garlic-laced mushrooms to take these seriously tasty venison burgers to another level. And if...

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Coffee-marinated roast venison saddle

Venison recipes

Coffee-marinated roast venison saddle

Marinating venison in spent coffee grounds is a great way to use what would usually be wasted. The coffee imparts...

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Venison wellington

Christmas main courses that aren't turkey

Venison wellington

Venison wellington makes a fabulous alternative to Christmas turkey. Try this prep-ahead recipe from top chefs, Chris and Jeff Galvin....

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Venison with pumpkin mash and cavolo nero

Pumpkin recipes

Venison with pumpkin mash and cavolo nero

Hearty slow-cooked venison with pumpkin mash and cavolo nero is a shoo-in for an autumn supper with friends. Venison is...

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Tandoori venison kebabs

Alternative barbecue recipes

Tandoori venison kebabs

Impress at your next BBQ with these delicious venison kebabs from fire-cooking expert Genevieve Taylor. Tender venison, peppers and onion...

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Venison tacos with grilled spring onions and peanut salsa

March seasonal recipes

Venison tacos with grilled spring onions and peanut salsa

Dish up gourmet tacos at home with our recipe for venison tacos with grilled spring onions. Spoon the moreish Mexican...

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Venison, onion and red wine pie

Pie recipes

Venison, onion and red wine pie

A winter pie with real body; Gill Meller cooks the onions slowly until they collapse into a thick jam before...

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Baked venison puffs

Canapé recipes

Baked venison puffs

These venison pastry puffs, unique to Yauatcha restaurant, are inspired by Asian culinary techniques but have a European twist –...

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Venison and stout pot pies

Venison recipes

Venison and stout pot pies

Slow-cooked venison, cooked with stout beer and redcurrant jelly, is spooned into pie dishes and topped with a puff pastry...

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Venison terrine with prunes, orange, juniper and thyme

Burns Night recipes

Venison terrine with prunes, orange, juniper and thyme

Gill Meller’s venison terrine, flavoured with orange zest and sweet prunes, makes a tasty starter served with tangy chutney and...

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Venison and apple cheeseburgers

Burns Night recipes

Venison and apple cheeseburgers

The deep, gamey flavour of venison makes a fantastic substitute to beef in this epic cheeseburger recipe – and is...

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Tagliatelle with venison ragù

Recipes that will make you excited for autumn

Tagliatelle with venison ragù

Jacob Kenedy‘s ragù recipe is made from venison and pancetta simmered down with red wine – the perfect dinner party...

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