Homemade Venison Burgers

Explore the robust flavors of game meat with our Homemade Venison Burgers recipe, perfectly tailored for your meat grinder. Venison provides a leaner, richer alternative to traditional beef and is ideal for an adventurous home cook looking to try something new. These burgers promise a mouthwatering experience, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds venison (deer meat), preferably shoulder or leg
• 1/2 pound pork fat (for added juiciness)
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Burger buns and your choice of toppings

Instructions for Recipe:

Preparation (20 minutes): Cut the venison and pork fat into chunks suitable for your meat grinder. Chill them in the freezer for about 15 minutes before grinding.

Grinding (10 minutes): Using a medium hole plate, grind the venison and pork fat together.

Mixing (5 minutes): In a large bowl, combine the ground meat mixture with onion, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix gently to combine.

Forming Patties (10 minutes): Shape the mixture into burger patties.

Cooking (10 minutes): Grill or fry the patties over medium heat until they are cooked to your liking.

Estimated Times for the Recipe:

• Total Time: 55 minutes
• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes

Appliance Settings:

• Meat Grinder: Medium hole plate for grinding venison and pork fat.

Additional Tips:

• Avoid overworking the meat to keep the patties tender and juicy.
• Venison is lean, so the added pork fat helps to keep the burgers moist.