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New Zealand farm raised venison is tender and delicious and can be adapted to a wide variety of cooking styles. Search for the best recipe to suit any occasion.

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Venison meatballs

Venison meatballs

Easy venison meatballs, ideal as a party snack or dinner for the kids.

Tom Hishon's Venison Larb Salad

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…

 

Venison gyoza

Venison gyoza

These delicious succulent gyoza are easy to cook and look great on the plate - ideal for sharing.

Southwestern Venison Chilli Stew with Cumin and Coriander

Southwestern Venison Chilli Stew with Cumin and Coriander

Best family style recipe.  2011 New Zealand Guild of Food Writers Venison Recipe Competition

Ginger Meat Balls

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.