Game recipes: how to cook venison, rabbit, pigeon and more
The shot is just the beginning. Making the most of what you bring home from the field is part of what it means to be a responsible, ethical hunter – and cooking wild game well is a skill worth developing.
Rifle Shooter’s recipes section celebrates the finest wild food Britain and beyond has to offer. From classic slow-cooked venison casseroles and roast haunches to quick weeknight rabbit dishes, pigeon salads and inventive ways with game offal, our recipes cover every level of kitchen confidence and every cut of wild meat.
We draw on expertise from some of the finest game cooks in the country – including contributors who understand both the hunting and the cooking – to bring you recipes that do justice to the quality of meat you’ve worked hard to put on the table.
Field to fork. Nothing wasted. Everything savoured.
Spicy, warming, and not too heavy... this Vietnamese venison pho recipe is a great one to try if you're getting bored of stews and casseroles.
Anna Rogers of Very Good Venison presents this Moroccan venison stew recipe with lemon couscous - bursting with flavour but simple to make!
Anna Rogers elevates humble venison casserole to exotic new heights with Chinese flavours; simple to make, a great weekday family meal.
Anna Rogers of Very Good Venison presents this beautiful, summery venison sausage roll recipe, using sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil to lighten things up.
Roast venison doesn't have to be a winter dish! This beautiful, summer venison haunch recipe lightens things up with a super-fresh herb, lemon and anchovy rub.
Using pantry staples and delicious wild venison, this easy, tasty cheesy venison traybake recipe from Anna Rogers of Very Good Venison is ideal for sharing with friends and family.
Curry doesn't have to be complicated! Anna Rogers of Very Good Venison presents this beautiful, super simple venison curry made using pantry staples.
A super simple venison pate that freezes well, and that is ideal for using up those beautiful venison livers if you're not overly keen on offal.
Crunchy tortillas, succulent venison haunch, melted cheese and cool sour cream combine in this awesome nachos recipe - it's a pimped up version for sure!
Anna Rogers of Very Good Venison shares her tasty, cheesy venison lasagna recipe - a weekday staple that the whole family will love.
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