Recipe: Saucy Venison Bites

Quick, easy, and deadly good is the best way to describe these venison bites. If you are looking for a recipe to make in hunting camp or at home, venison bites are sure to please. The sauce has bold flavors that can be tweaked with more spice, hot peppers, or something sweet like honey or maple syrup.

The trick to tender and delicious bites is to not overcook them. Any quality steak or roast cut of venison will work, and keeping them at least one-inch square helps to cook them to perfection.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. venison round
• Cooking oil
• ½ cup flour
• ½ cup cornstarch
• 1 Tbsp steak seasoning

Ingredients for Sauce

• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ⅓ cup soy sauce
• 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 Tbsp honey
• ½ cup beef broth or water
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced (optional)
• ½ tsp red chili flakes (optional or add more if you like heat)

Directions for Sauce

1. While the meat is browning, start the sauce in a large frying pan. Heat the oil over medium heat and add the onion, cooking for about four minutes, until it starts to turn translucent. Add the garlic and stir, cooking for another minute.
2. Add the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, honey, broth or water, ginger, chili powder, jalapeño and red chili flakes, and stir until it comes to a simmer. Let the mixture simmer for four minutes, stirring to ensure everything is incorporated. Keep warm until the meat is prepared.

Directions

1. Cut the venison into one-inch cubes. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
2. Combine the flour, cornstarch and steak seasoning in a sealable bag. Place the venison in the flour mixture and toss until the meat is fully coated on all sides.
3. Heat the oil in a cast-iron frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the venison cubes, shaking off any extra flour before placing them in the oil. Cook on all sides until golden brown, about four minutes total. Cook in small batches to maintain the frying pan heat and browning process of the meat.
4. Add the meat to the prepared sauce and toss or stir until the meat is fully covered. Leave on medium heat for one minute to ensure everything is hot to serve.