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Venison and other game: how the animal is cut up, what each piece is best for, and how to cook game safely.
Cooking & Recipes20 Venison Recipes, Backstrap to JerkyTwenty venison recipes with sources: grilled backstrap, tenderloin, roasts, chili, burgers, jerky and sausage, plus the safe temperature for deer meat.Nov 10, 2026 · 26 min read · Deer & Game
Cooking & RecipesOld-School Deer Camp Venison RecipesOriginal camp-style venison recipes: marinade, backstrap, pot roast, stew, chili, and more.Nov 10, 2026 · 12 min read · Deer & Game
Doneness & Food SafetySafe Meat Cooking Temperatures Chart (USDA)USDA safe internal temperatures for beef, pork, lamb, venison, poultry and sausage, with whole cuts vs. ground meat explained. Printable chart.Nov 4, 2026 · 5 min read · Beef & Veal, Pork
Cut Guides & ChartsVenison Cuts Guide & Deer Drop-Off Tips (NC)Deer cuts from backstrap to shank, what each is good for, venison yield, safe cooking temps, and NC field-dressing and CWD tips for hunters.Nov 4, 2026 · 6 min read · Deer & Game
Sauces & MarinadesHow Long to Marinate Meat: Times by CutHow long to marinate beef, pork, lamb, chicken, venison and seafood, what over-marinating does, USDA refrigerator limits, and when used marinade is safe.Nov 4, 2026 · 7 min read · Beef & Veal, PorkAt the plant
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