Venison Cuts, Characteristics, Best Uses, and Cooking Tips

Wild venison offers a wide range of cuts, each with unique textures, flavors, and ideal preparation methods. Here’s a guide to the different cuts, their characteristics, nutritional benefits, and cooking instructions:

 

Haunch (Hind Leg)

• Characteristics: A large, lean cut full of flavor and slightly firmer.

• Best Uses: Roasts, steaks, jerky, or mince.

• Cooking Tips: Roast whole with a simple rub of garlic and rosemary, or slice into steaks for grilling.