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Farm-raised venison

Venison recipes

Delicate flavour, guaranteed tender

Venison is a naturally tender meat that is low in fat and cholesterol, so it’s an ideal addition for a healthy diet. Being a farm-raised product, First Light venison is available year-round, so you can try it in lots of different dishes.

Tips & Advice

Venison is best cooked quickly over a high heat, ideal for barbequed steaks or a stir-fry. During the cooler winter months it really shows its versatility, being well suited for hearty pies, roasts and casseroles.

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Teaser image for First Light venison rack with dukkha, cauliflower puree and pomegranate jus

First Light venison rack with dukkha, cauliflower puree and pomegranate jus

By First Light — 45 mins

Venison rack is tender, lean and bursting with flavor. Try this deceptively simple recipe to impress even the most discerning of dinner guests. 

Venison rack

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Asian glazed venison meatball nibbles

By First Light — 25 mins

Delicious, glazed venison meatballs are perfect as a gourmet appetizer or bulk them up with rice or noodles and Asian veggies to make a meal for four.

Ground Venison

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First Light venison burger with sweet potato wedges

By First Light — 30 mins

Venison provides the best of both worlds with its high iron content and leanness, combined with fantastic flavor. These burgers are a perfect combination of the familiar and something a little exotic.

Ground Venison

Teaser image for First Light venison chipolatas with red cabbage slaw

First Light venison chipolatas with red cabbage slaw

By First Light — 25 mins

These little gems are a great crowd pleaser. Serve them up at a BBQ, party or post sport match. They're great for adults and kids alike!

Venison chipolatas

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First Light venison Mexican tortillas

By First Light — 25 mins

The perfect party food, our Mexican tortillas can be prepped in advance, then simply flash fry the venison and place everything on the table for all to share.

Venison leg steak

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Venison leg steak with portobello mushrooms and beetroot relish

By First Light — 60 mins

Leg steak is tender, full of flavour and incredibly versatile.  Venison's best friends are earthy and sweet, so you won't go wrong by pairing it with a great beetroot relish and some tasty mushrooms.

Venison leg steak

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Venison sausage pizza with roasted beetroot and relish

By By First Light — 45 mins

Friday night pizza never tasted this good. Perfect with a cheeky glass of red wine.

Venison sausages

Teaser image for One-pan venison meatballs with Israeli couscous and salad

One-pan venison meatballs with Israeli couscous and salad

By First Light — 50 mins

Venison meatballs are a quick, easy and delicious option. This recipe is perfect for a healthy but hearty mid-week meal.

Venison meatballs

Teaser image for Venison leg steak with parsley and garlic butter, celeriac and kale crisps

Venison leg steak with parsley and garlic butter, celeriac and kale crisps

By First Light — 35 mins

If you don't cook venison very often, back yourself and give this one a go! Venison is lean, tasty and surprisingly quick and easy to cook. This dish will become a go-to before you know it.

Venison Steaks