venison bacon burgers

(1 RATING)
4 Pinches
HARRIMAN, TN
Updated on Dec 6, 2018

We were given some ground venison and this is what my husband made. Venison can have a tendency to be a bit dry. This recipe solved that problem & they were delicious!

prep time
cook time
method Grill
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 - shallots, minced
  • 2 pounds venison, ground
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, fresh, chopped
  • - salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 - egg, beaten to mix
  • 6 - hamburger buns
  • - butter or herbed butter

How To Make venison bacon burgers

  • Step 1
    Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until browned & crispy. Pour bacon & grease into a large heatproof bowl & allow to cool.
  • Step 2
    Heat olive oil in the skillet, then add garlic & shallots. Cook & stir until softened, about 3 minutes, then add to the bacon.
  • Step 3
    Once the bacon mixture is cool, mix in the venison, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, salt, pepper & egg until evenly combined. Cover & refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to rest; all day or overnight might be better.
  • Step 4
    Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat.
  • Step 5
    Shape the mixture into 6 patties & grill to desired doneness. Serve on toasted buns with your favorite toppings.
  • Step 6
    TIP: Baste with Herbed Butter while cooking to add moisture to your game meat.
  • Step 7
    ** The following are tips for cooking most types of venison: - Do not overcook as it could become dry. - Quality venison should be cooked to no more than 130F to 140F internal temperature. Use a meat thermometer. At 150F the meat tends to dry out. Let rest in juices, covered for 10-15 mins before serving. - Frying/browning should be done quickly. - Stews & pot roasts should be cooked “low & slow”. Crock pots are great for this. - Use tongs to turn or pick up meat. A fork will pierce the meat & allow juices to escape.

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Ingredient: Wild Game
Method: Grill
Culture: American
Category: Wild Game

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