Cooking Guidance

  • A food thermometer can be used to check food is cooked thoroughly, food should reach 75°C or above in the thickest part. Some foods change colour when they are cooked use this as an extra indicator.

  • Always check your food is hot all the way through.

  • If you are cooking a large dish check more than one place to confirm even cooking.

  • Don't reheat food more than once.

  • When reheating, take extra care to ensure your food is heated thoroughly.

Cooking meat

Venison, or deer meat, offers a rich and distinctive flavour that can be wonderfully enjoyed when prepared correctly. Here are some **tips and techniques** for cooking venison:

Flavour

Venison is often described as "gamey" due to its strong and earthy taste compared to conventionally raised meats like beef. This unique flavor is a result of deer being wild animals that forage for food.

Cooking Techniques

High Heat for Prime Cuts  - Cook prime cuts (such as loin, haunch, and saddle) briefly on high heat to achieve medium-rare. This method preserves tenderness and flavour.

Slow Cooking for Tougher Parts - For tougher parts (like neck, shoulder, and shank), use slow cooking methods like casseroles or stews. Low and slow cooking helps break down the meat fibres.

When roasting venison joints, cover them with pork fat or bacon to keep the meat moist during cooking.

Recipes to Try:

   - Explore various venison recipes—from roasts to stews. Whether you want to showcase the rich flavour or mask the gamey taste, there's a recipe for you!

   - Some popular venison dishes include:-

  • Beer Braised Venison Roast 

  • Venison Steak with Mushroom Cream Sauce.

  • Venison Mince with Bolognese or Chilli

Allergens: Currently our burgers and sausages are not gluten free. While we take steps to minimize the risk of cross-contamination, Our facility processes foods that contain wheat, soya, celery and sulphites. Even if not listed on labels, please be aware that our products may have come in contact with these ingredients.

Do your products contain shot? 

Some of the meat in the game meat categories may contain some shot or shot fragments, as they are culled by hunters using rifles.

In most cases the shot is not found in the meat, as shot fragments normally rest in the bone or the internal cavity or bullets can usually travel right through the body. Shot is made from copper, steel, tungsten, bismuth or lead.