Good compliment to deer meat?

[800Stealth]

A buddy of mine bagged a big buck last week, and he's bringing by some venison steaks. What sides will compliment the venison well? Would a fruit sauce go well or would a tradition brown gravy be best? Potatos or pasta? Cooked greens or fresh salad? I know everyones tastes are different, just looking for some ideas. I'm guessing some of you guys live half the year on wild game meat. Thenks guys.

[Riblet]

I like to scallop some potatoes, put them in a casserolle dish with lots of butter, garlic, chopped onions, and seasoning. Bake um for 15-20 minutes on 375. Good side to anything including venison. Ceasar salad or some sauteed asparagus or squash on the side. Pasta seems a bit much to me.

[Riblet]

Damn, I'm hungry now!!

[800Stealth]

LOL, I've been thinking about dinner since I got up. I've only had venison in stews and casseroles, so steaks are something different for me. I might simmer some potatos in in chicken stock then mash'em up put in a little bacon and cheese and bake them for a bit. A butternut squash sounds good too, never been a big fan of asparagus myself.

[trapperdirk]

I do like my potatoes and brown gravy but rice or pasta will work well for my palate too . I also trim venison very well . The fat on it is not like the fat on pork or beef . Marinading in good ol zesty italian dressing will help it from drying out and don't overcook . Its best on the rare side .

TD

[Atomic_Sportsman]

Beer goes good with just about anything.

[njrincon]

let it soak in italian dressing w\hot bananna peppers and onions.when it almost done dump all the dressing in the pan w\ the steaks,serve with some potatoes and a cold beer. works for me

[650Brute]

OK....

Celery, Carrots, Onions. (Mire poix Vegs) coarse cut. First Sautee seasoned and floured Venison peices. A pound or so.

Remove at Med Rare temp. Deglaze pan with red wine, stir to loosen pan bitters.

Add veggies. Bout 3/4 onoion. 4 or 5 carrots. 4 pcs celery and 10 Red pots quartered. Sautee until golden, add enough water to make 2 packs brown gravy mix, heat, add 2 packs gravy mix, stir. Add venison, simmer till veggies are done. Salt, Pepper, and some Italian herb seasoning.

I promise it is some kinda good.

[torkmonster]

OK....

Celery, Carrots, Onions. (Mire poix Vegs) coarse cut. First Sautee seasoned and floured Venison peices. A pound or so.

Remove at Med Rare temp. Deglaze pan with red wine, stir to loosen pan bitters.

Add veggies. Bout 3/4 onoion. 4 or 5 carrots. 4 pcs celery and 10 Red pots quartered. Sautee until golden, add enough water to make 2 packs brown gravy mix, heat, add 2 packs gravy mix, stir. Add venison, simmer till veggies are done. Salt, Pepper, and some Italian herb seasoning.

I promise it is some kinda good.


Well Perry. If ya ever bag ya another monster we be eating good!! I'm hungry.

And I like the previous post. Beer IS good with anything. Lol.