SANDRA'S ALASKA INSTANT POT VENISON (deer) ROAST

So easy and quick to put together, with an end result of no game-taste,

including fall-apart tender meat, and superbly delicious!!

Serves: 8-10
Prep: 15 Mins.

Cook: 80 Minutes

Pressure build/release: 40 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

2 Tbsp Mazola oil

5 lb venison roast, thawed and trimmed of excess fat and sinew (deer fat is not pleasant to the palette)

3 cups low-sodium beef broth

2 pkgs brown gravy mix

1 Tbsp worcestershire

1 tsp low-sodium soy sauce

2 Tbsp distilled vinegar

SEASONINGS

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp pepper

METHOD

Set Instant Pot to sauté and when hot add olive oil. Sear meat on all sides.  Remove to plate.

To pot, add beef stock, gravy packages, worcestershire, soy sauce, and vinegar. Whisk together, while scraping bottom of pot to get any stuck on pieces off the bottom to prevent burning. Place trivet back on bottom of pot.

Add meat back to pot. Place cover on instant pot, and turn top knob to sealing.

Cook on Manual high pressure 80 minutes. Natural release pressure for 20 minutes, then turn to venting to release any remaining pressure.

Open instant pot; remove meat for carving, adding as much liquid as you desire to keep meat moist (I use about 1 cup).  You can cube meat for soups/stews/chili, shred for French Dip sandwiches with horse radish-mayo or tacos or enchiladas or add bbq sauce for shredded beef sandwiches on hamburger rolls, etc. 

Save any remaining stock (should yield about 3 cups) in an airtight Mason Jar(s) for future use as an Au Jus, or for soups/stews after cooling to room temperature, cover, then store in refrigerator. ~ Enjoy!

SANDRA’S ALASKA WINTERTIME STEW

An excellent all-around

comforting stew you are bound to make

over and over again...

Servings: (8 to 10)

Prep: 15 Mins.

Cook: 30 Mins.

INGREDIENTS

1.5 lbs. extra-lean burger (I used moose)

--(Or, use beef, elk, caribou, buffalo, turkey, etc., if you wish)

½ teaspoon sea salt

¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 yellow onion, chopped

1 red bell pepper, chopped

½ cup celery, sliced

½ cup carrots, sliced

1 jalapeno, stem, ribs, and seeds removed, then finely chopped

--(Retain ribs and seeds if you’d like a spicier stew)

1 (14.5 oz. can) diced tomatoes, with juice

1 (14.5 oz. can) chili beans, with juice

1 (6 oz. can) tomato paste

6 cups low-sodium beef broth (6 cups if you prefer more broth)

1 tablespoon sherry

1 tablespoon worcestershire

1 whole bay leaf

1 teaspoon dried basil

½ teaspoon dried oregano

¾ cup uncooked white fiber mini-penne pasta (I used Barilla)

1 handful fresh parsley, roughly chopped; plus more for garnish

METHOD

In large pot, begin browning the burger over medium-high heat, and sprinkle with sea salt and ground pepper.  When burger is nearly finished browning, add garlic, onion, bell pepper, celery, carrots, and jalapeno.  Saute until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the diced tomatoes and chili beans with juices, tomato paste, broth, sherry worcestershire, bay leaf, basil, and oregano, then bring to boil.  Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.

Add mini-penne pasta, and continue simmering for an additional 15 minutes.

Remove from heat, toss bay leaf, and add parsley; stirring to combine.  

Ladle stew into bowls, and garnish with remaining parsley. ~ Enjoy!

This stew is fabulous when served with the following as a side (Click on title for recipe):

Sandra's Premium Cornbread Muffins
Recipe

SANDRA’S SUCCULENT YOSHIDA SLOW-COOKER MOOSE ROAST

A nice 'fix it and forget it' recipe  where you pull a frozen roast
out of the freezer and 10 hours later you have a terrific meal,
including gravy as an added bonus...

Servings: (6 to 8)

Prep: 10 Mins.

Slow Cook: 8 to 10 Hours on High or 5 Hours on High and 2 Hours on Low

INGREDIENTS

Frozen Roast and Veggies:

1 large yellow onion, cut into 6 wedges

2 large carrots, scrubbed and chopped into 2" pieces (or baby carrots)

4 cloves garlic, roughly minced

2 stocks celery, cut into 2” pieces

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

3 lb. frozen boneless moose roast (or venison, beef, or pork)

Gravy:

1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup

1/4 cup *yoshida sauce (See: Tip below)

1-1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons worcestershire

Freshly ground pepper, to taste (no salt needed)

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Serving options:

-- Prepared steamed rice; and

-- Sauteed green beans

METHOD

Place the onion, carrots, celery, garlic and parsley in the bottom of a slow cooker. 

Place the roast on top of the vegetables.  

Whisk the gravy ingredients in a medium bowl and pour over roast. 

Cover slow cooker and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or 5 Hours on High and 2 Hours on Low.

Transfer roast to serving platter and place vegetables around it. Pour gravy from slow cooker into a gravy boat. Serve with mounds of steamed rice, and crisp-tender sauteed green beans ~ Enjoy!

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Tip:  For homemade *yoshida sauce, click on the following link:  Sandra's Homemade Yoshida Sauce.

SANDRA’S TASTY VENISON SALAMI FRIED RICE

I used homemade Venison Salami 
our brother in law 
Larry Harvey recently provided us...

Servings: (2)

Prep: 5 Mins. |
Cook: 15 Mins.

Posted by:  Sandra

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons light olive oil, divided

2 eggs

¼ cup yellow onion, diced

¼ cup celery, diced

¼ cup red bell pepper, diced

1 garlic clove, minced

¼ cup venison salami, diced

2 cups pre-steamed basmati rice

2 tablespoons ginger soy low-sodium sauce

¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Garnish:

--1 green onion, sliced

--4 large cherry tomatoes, halved

METHOD

Heat a large skillet over medium heat with 1 tablespoon light olive oil.  Beat the eggs in a small bowl.  Scramble the eggs while breaking them up slightly, and set aside in a small bowl. 

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to skillet and heat to medium-high heat.  Add the onion, celery, and bell pepper to the skillet, and saute until onions are translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes.  Add the garlic, and saute for 30 seconds.  Add the diced venison salami, and saute for 1 minute.  Add the rice, and break it up to incorporate with other ingredients while sautéing.  Add the soy sauce and freshly ground pepper, and continue sautéing for a couple of more minutes.  Lastly, add the reserved scrambled eggs, and saute until warmed through.

Serve equally between two dinner plates, and garnish the fried rice with sliced green onions.  Place the cherry tomato halves along side – Enjoy!

SANDRA’S HORSEY VENISON BURGERS and FRESH TOMATO BASIL SOUP

This is a wonderful burger 
made with left-over roast, 
i.e., venison, moose, or beef...

Servings: (2)
Prep: 10 Mins.

Posted by Sandra

INGREDIENTS

***Horsey Sauce:
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish (I use Extra Hot)
2 teaspoons chili sauce

***Venison Burgers:
2 sesame buns, toasted
8 fresh organic arugula leaves
salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
8 oz. prepared venison roast, thinly sliced, and warmed (or moose, or beef)
1 roma tomato, thinly sliced
1 thin onion slice, cut in half and separated

A fresh tasting and 
velvety textured 
Fresh Tomato Basil Soup

--Fresh Tomato Basil Soup
is a perfect accompaniment



METHOD

In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, horseradish, and chili sauce, until smooth, and set aside.

Toast 2 sesame seed buns halved (I do so with the bagel setting on my toaster to only toast the inside, or do so under the oven broiler).

Meanwhile, sprinkle the sliced venison roast meat with salt and pepper, to taste. Heat the meat in a microwavable dish on high for 30 seconds.

Place 1-1/2 teaspoons of sauce onto all four bun halves. On the two bottom halves, equally place on top of the sauce the hot meat, tomato slices, thinly sliced onions, and arugula leaves. Place the top bun over each of them. Serve burgers with hot Fresh Tomato Basil Soup. – Enjoy!

MAX’S SCRUMPTIOUS VENISON TENDERLOIN STEAKS

Max says, "We are lucky to have these tenderloins
because they're usually eaten on the hunting trip 
and they rarely make it home!"

Servings: (2 – about 6 small steaks)
Prep: 5 Mins. |
Cook: 8 to 10 Mins. |
Stand: 5 Mins.

Posted: by Max via Sandra

INGREDIENTS

1 side of boneless venison tenderloin, cut evenly into 1-1/2” thick steaks
½ tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 egg, beaten
½ cup all-purpose flour
sea salt, ground pepper, and garlic powder, to taste

METHOD

Prepare the beaten egg in a shallow bowl. Place the flour in another shallow dish.

Dry off the 1-1/2" tenderloin steaks with paper towel, and dredge individually into the beaten egg, and then into the flour; pressing to evenly coat.

Heat the butter and oil (to prevent butter from burning) in a large non-stick skillet to medium-high heat. Place the steaks into skillet, not touching, and season each with sea salt, ground pepper, and garlic powder, to taste. Sear for 4 to 5 minutes without disturbing, and then flip and re-season, to taste. Continue searing this other side without disturbing for 4 to 5 more minutes. (Please do not overcook, or the tenderloin steaks will become tough and dry.) Remove steaks to a plate, and lightly tent with foil to let them stand for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.


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Tip: Max served this with sautéed pencil (thin) asparagus, and roasted ‘extra crispy’ ore-ida fries. – Enjoy!

SANDRA’S HEARTY SLOW-COOKER VENISON ROAST DINNER

This roast literally cuts with a fork, 
which I've shown in the photograph 
while lifting it up from the serving platter 
to cut into slices - it turns out 
moist and delicious every time...

Serves: (6)
Prep: 20 Mins. |
Slow Cooker: 8 Hrs.

Posted by Sandra

***Note: I take my venison roast out of the refrigerator 1 hour beforehand to come to room temperature prior to searing***

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon peanut oil
--(high smoke point, needed for searing); plus for brushing on roast
1 (3 lb.) venison roast (moose, or beef, buffalo, or pork)
2 large garlic cloves, cut lengthwise into quarters
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4" cubes
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 (15 oz. cans) diced tomatoes, with juices
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon dried sage
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

-- Prepared steamed Basmati Rice

METHOD

Heat the peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Dry the venison roast with paper towels. Using a paring knife, cut eight random slits into various areas of roast, and insert a slivers of garlic into each. Brush the roast with peanut oil (for seasoning to adhere), and sprinkle with sea salt and freshly ground pepper, and sear in the piping hot skillet until golden brown on all sides, about 2 to 3 minutes at a time.

While the venison roast is searing, add the potatoes, and onions to the cold slow cooker. Put the seared venison roast on top of the them, and place the carrots and celery around roast, including adding the remaining ingredients directly on top of roast. Cover, and turn the slow cooker on high for 30 minutes, and then to low for 7.5 hours.

Remove the cooked venison roast to a serving platter, and spoon the vegetable/sauce mixture around it; serving with steamed rice along side. – Enjoy!

MAX’S SUPERB DEER CHOPS

The most prized section of the 
deer is its venison backstrap...

Yields: (10 to 12 chops)
Prep: 5 Mins. |
Cook: 6 Mins. |
Stand: 5 Mins.

Posted by Max via Sandra

INGREDIENTS

1 side of boneless venison backstrap, cut evenly into 1” thick medallions
½ tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 egg, beaten
½ cup all-purpose flour
kosher salt, ground pepper, and garlic powder, to taste

Garnish:
--a handful of freshly chopped parsley

METHOD

Prepare the beaten egg in a shallow bowl. Place the flour in another shallow dish.

Dry off the deer chops with paper towel, and dredge individually into the beaten egg, and then into the flour; pressing to evenly coat.

Heat the butter and oil (to prevent butter from burning) in a large non-stick skillet to medium-high heat. Place the medallions into skillet, not touching, and season each with kosher salt, ground pepper, and garlic powder, to taste. Sear for 3 minutes without disturbing, and then flip and re-season, to taste. Continue searing this other side without disturbing for 3 more minutes. (Please do not overcook, or the deer chops will become tough and dry.)  Remove medallions to a plate, and lightly tent with foil and let the deer chops stand for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.

To serve, sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley, along with your favorite steak sauce (A-1 for me, although Max swears by ketchup ;-)

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Tip: We served this with Sandra's Quicker and Flavorful Baked Sweet Potatoes, and Sandra's Caesar Salad with Fresh Croutons

SANDRA'S KICKER HORSERADISH SAUCE

A wonderful zippy sauce that
adds just the right zest
to prepared meat,
including sandwiches...

Yields: 1/4 cup
Prep: 3 Mins. |
Refrigerate 1 hr.

INGREDIENTS:

1/3 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons "hot" horseradish
1-1/2 tablespoons dijon
kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste

METHOD:

Whisk all ingredients in a small non-reactive glass or ceramic bowl, and place in refrigerator for flavors to meld for 1 hour before serving with your favorite prepared beef, moose, venison, or buffalo meat!

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Tip:  This Kicker Horseradish Sauce is also wonderful to serve with roasts, on sandwiches, or just alongside as a dipping sauce. ~ Enjoy!

SANDRA'S FIESTA NACHOS GRANDE

You will be amazed at how quickly
these Fiesta Nachos Grande are going
to disappear...

[Recipe profiled on Alaska Outdoors TV
on October 28, 2012
@ http://www.alaskaoutdoorstelevision.com/cooking/]

Servings: (4)
Prep: 20 mins. |
Cook Meat and Seasoning: 7 to 10 Mins.|
Bake Nachos: 7 to 10 Mins.

Posted: by Sandra

INGREDIENTS:

***Nachos:
1 lb. lean beef/moose/venison/buffalo burger
1 pkg. taco seasoning
5 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
--(reserving 1 cup for top)
1 large bag restaurant-style flour tortilla chips

***Salsa (Yields about 4 cups)
6 roma tomatoes, finely chopped
½ spanish onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped jarred-pickled-jalapeno slices
Handful of fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1 lime, juiced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

***Guacamole (Yields about 2 cups)
2 large, ripe avacados, peeled, de-seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon sour cream
2 heaping tablespoons of freshly prepared salsa

***Garnish:
2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
2 scallions (green onions), finely sliced
1 tablespoon jarred-pickled-jalapeno slices (More, or less)
1 sm. can sliced black olives, drained
Handful of cilantro leaves, chopped

METHOD

In a medium skillet, brown the burger over medium-high heat, add the taco seasonings and water and cook according to directions, and set aside.

Prepare salsa by adding to a medium bowl the chopped onions, tomatoes, jalapenos, and cilantro. Add the lime juice, and kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste, and set aside.

Prepare the guacamole by mashing the avocados, adding 1 tablespoon sour cream, and 2 heaping tablespoons of salsa mixture; combine, and set aside.

To build the nachos, begin by preheating the oven to 350 degrees. On a very large ovenproof dish; layer a few handfuls of tortilla chips, followed with 1/4 of the meat mixture, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, ½ cup of salsa, and repeat making 4 total layers; ending with 1 cup reserved cheddar cheese on top. Place platter of nachos on a foil-lined baking sheet, and bake for 7 to 10 minutes until most of the cheese is melted. Remove from oven.

Meanwhile, while nachos are baking, prepare the sides in three separate, small bowls of remaining salsa, sour cream, and guacamole, and set aside.

Sprinkle all of the garnish ingredients in the order listed over the hot nachos grande, and remove dish from baking pan. Carefully place dish of nachos in the middle of table over a hot pad (warn guests that platter is hot!). Place the three bowls of sides near serving platter of nachos. – Dig in and Enjoy!

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Tip: You can also make this with cooked and coarsely shredded store-bought whole-roasted chicken that has been de-skinned and de-boned.

SANDRA'S VENISON CRACKED-BLACK STEAK

This is one of our must-have entrees 
after the Southeast Alaska
fall deer hunting season is over...

Serves (4)
Prep Time: 5 mins. |
Sear: 15 mins.

Posted by Sandra

INGREDIENTS

2 pounds 1" thick venison steaks (deer meat)

2 teaspoons roughly cracked black pepper

2 teaspoons course kosher salt

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

METHOD

Dry the venison steaks with paper towels.  Rub lightly with some olive oil, and season generously with cracked pepper and course salt.

Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat; skim off solids (the 'milky' substance that forms) and discard.

Transfer clarified butter with the olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Saute venison steaks in large skillet for about 7-1/2 minutes each side to sear for medium rare, a total of 15 minutes.

Remove from heat and let stand for 4 to 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute before slicing against the grain, diagonally, into long strips. Serve immediately. ~ Enjoy!