New Zealand Venison

Smoked Venison and Chocolate Oil

Tom Hishon's Venison Larb Salad

This is a great summer dish by Tom Hishon of Orphan’s Kitchen – his take on a traditional South East Asian mince and veggie dish known as a larb. The combination of the caramelised onion and plums with the richness of the lean venison mince and crispy cos is a winner. If it’s warm enough, cook the red onion, cos and plums outside over coals on the barbecue to get a smoky, summer flavour and the neighbours’ mouths watering…

Ginger Meat Balls

Farm-raised venison mince is available at supermarkets under the Silver Fern Farms label. I prefer it over any other red-meat mince because it is very low in fat. Ginger in syrup is sold in jars and available at speciality food stores and some supermarkets.

Diced Venison and Wild Mushroom Pies

Give this rich, full bodied pie a go, served with lashing of creamy Mashed Potatoes, Gravy and a very good glass of Red. Go on, treat yourselves.

Osso bucco, new pea and sweet corn risotto

Venison Osso Bucco with New Pea and Sweetcorn Risotto and a Red Wine Sauce.