Recipes

 

NZ Venison BBQ Day

Saturday 7th of August is going to be the world's first “NZ Venison BBQ Day”. Anyone that enjoys eating great food can get involved, all you need is a BBQ, some NZ venison, and that’s it.

 
 

Have you ever wanted a fun and simple set of instructions for cooking Mountain River venison?

 

Step 1 Brush with oil, Also your pan or grill

Step 2 Sear it hot and short

Step 3 And turn for a criss cross patter

Step 4 Don't forget the edges

Step 5 Season, wrap and rest

Step 6 10 minutes in an oven 70 C

Step 7 Slice and serve

And be sure to listen to the music as you cook - it will have you smiling and moving to the foot-tapping music (57 seconds).

 
 

Grill, Oven, Rest: Cooking Recipes For 7 Venison Cuts

Here is something that helps most of us and particularly those not familiar with cooking different pure delicious Mountain River venison cuts. These are fun, short and really helpful video recipes for seven different venison dishes:

  • The Baby Topside - Grill, Oven, Rest

  • Oil, salt and pepper Your Baby Topside

  • Sear on a hot grill on all sides

  • Pop in a 140 C oven for 4-5 minutes

  • Rest for five minutes before serving

  • Simple, healthy and delicious

 

The Tri Tip - Grill, Oven, Rest

  • Trim off the silverskin

  • Score the fat - stops curling

  • Oil and salt the Trip Tip

  • Grill hot on all sides

  • 140 C oven for 10 minutes

  • Rest 7-9 minutes then serve

  • Simple, healthy and delicious

 

The Bolar - Grill, Oven, Rest

  • Oil and salt the Bolar

  • Sear it off on a hot grill

  • A little more salt and oil

  • Put it in the oven at 140 C for 15 minutes

  • Rest for 8-10 minutes

  • Simple, healthy and delicious

The Tenderstrip Flat - Grill, Oven, Rest

  • Oil your Tenderstrip Flat

  • Sear on a hot grill

  • Then put in an over 140 C for 15 minutes

  • Rest for 10-12 minutes

  • Simple, healthy and delicious

 

The Rump Loin - Grill, Oven, Rest

  • Oil your Rump Loin

  • Sear on a hot grill and salt

  • Sear off on all sides

  • Put in an oven at 140 C for 3-4 minutes

  • Rest for 5-6 minutes

  • Simple, healthy and delicious

 

The Rump Picanha - Grill, Oven, Rest

  • Oil your Picanha

  • Sear it off on the hot grill

  • Salt, pepper and a little oil

  • Pop in the oven, 140 C for 11 minutes

  • Rest for 7-8 minutes

  • Simple, healthy and delicious

 

The Tenderstrip Round - Grill, Oven, Rest

  • Oil your Tenderstrip Round

  • Sear on a hot grill

  • Sear on all sides

  • Put in a oven 140 C for 12 minutes

  • Rest for 10 minutes

  • Simple, healthy and delicious

 

100% Grass to Plate

Being wild and grass fed, venison is much leaner than beef, and contains less saturated fat. 'It's also rich in conjugated linoleic acid, which is thought to support a healthy heart, iron and B vitamins, which help you convert the food you eat into energy, and play a vital role in brain and nervous system function. '

 

“A venison steak can be just as juicy as a cut of beef, and is perfect with sweet berry flavours “

— Jamie Oliver

 

Our deer are farm raised, grass fed and free from hormones or antibiotics

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

 

Examples of how to use the cuts

8 Rib Frenched Rack

8 Rib Frenched Rack

2 Rib Rack

2 Rib Rack

Shortloin (Boneless NY Strip)

Shortloin (Boneless NY Strip)

Striploin

Striploin

Tenderloin

Tenderloin

Denver Leg

Denver Leg

Leg Fillet

Leg Fillet

Tri-tip

Tri-tip

Medallions

Medallions

Rump

Rump

Stew

Stew

Petite Tender

Petite Tender

Osso Bucco

Osso Bucco

Flank Steak

Flank Steak

Short Ribs

Short Ribs

Brisket

Brisket