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The deer was hung by the time DH called. He said it would be taken to the abbatoir's in the morning for processing. The two hunters in their party have hunted since wee lads so know what their doing. DH and the other bloke are just along for the pics, poker, partying, and food. Neither hunt or fish and neither have any desire to do so.
The hunt camp is about 15 min from Huntsville, Ontario up near Algonquin Provincial Park. I think a piney taste will be more likely given the area.
Venison 8297Some observations, from my experience with Midwest and Wyoming deer. Often hunters will improperly prepare the carcbutt by leaving it out to hang warm for (and I kid you not...
Oh, that is good to know!
Thanks for the butter tip. I likely would have used olive oil but will use butter instead. I have a couple of jars of mint jelly so that will be great. Here I thought mint jelly was mainly for lamb. I'll stop at the butchershop for so suet too.
Ok, that is very useful information so I'll pick up some ground pork as well. One of the guys in our boating group makes venison sausage. Apparently it is supposed to be quite good. I'm kicking myself for not asking for the recipe right then and there. I don't have his contact info but can get it going through a chain of people. I'm sure he'll share his recipe.
Thanks so much. It really does help.
