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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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Grilled venison medallions

Grilled venison medallions

Grilled venison medallions with prune and apple chutney and crisp fried leek

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.

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…

 

Spring salad with mango and roasted venison

Spring salad with mango and roasted venison

A fresh and light summer salad using venison stirfry.

Brined and seared venison with berries and nuts

Brined and seared venison with berries and nuts

brine the venison to impart flavour and a firm texture, then sear and serve with a salad of crunchy nuts and fresh berries.