Making homemade smoked venison sausage is easy with this recipe. (Shutterstock photo)
March 15, 2022
By Game & Fish Online Staff
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If you have a freezer full of venison and need some fresh recipe ideas, you've come to the right place. We've compiled our best venison sausage recipes into one list. You are sure to find a delicious venison dish in this collection, whether you are cooking for the pickiest of eaters or those who are a little more adventurous with what they try. So read on to find a venison recipe that looks tasty and get to cookin'!
Italian Venison Sausage Sandwiches Recipe These Italian venison sausage sandwiches are toasted to perfection and filled with venison meat, warm mozzarella cheese and seasoned tomato sauce. (Karin Holder photo) Karin Holder, co-host of Raised Hunting
Ingredients:
1 pound lean elk/venison sausage Soft Italian hoagie buns of choice 1 bag shredded mozzarella cheese 1 small can tomato sauce 1 tablespoon olive oil Get the Recipe : Italian Venison Sausage Sandwiches Recipe
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Venison Sausage Breakfast Burrito Recipe Venison Sausage Breakfast Burrito It's easy to start your morning off right – cook up this venison sausage breakfast burrito recipe in just four easy steps!
Ingredients:
1 pound of bulk venison sausage , fried and drained 6 tortillas (corn or flour) 6 eggs Olive oil Shredded cheese Pico de gallo Chopped onion Hot sauce Sour cream Jalapeños Black beans Get the Recipe : Venison Sausage Breakfast Burrito Recipe
Venison Sausage Bread Recipe Dip a piece of this venison sausage bread into marinara sauces for an amazing Italian treat. (Photo courtesy of "Crush with Lee & Tiffany") Stuffed with cheese and deliciously seasoned venison, this sausage bread recipe from Crush with Lee & Tiffany will have you drooling.
Ingredients:
1 pound venison sausage 1 log mozzarella cheese 3 eggs 1 package fresh pizza dough 1 tablespoon oregano Marinara sauce (optional) Get the Recipe : Venison Sausage Bread Recipe
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Venison Bratwurst Recipe from Scratch These venison bratwursts are perfect for a game-day cookout. (Jeff Phillips photo) A Saturday kill turned into a perfect game-day meal, this venison bratwurst is perfect for any tailgate or home grill.
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Ingredients:
2 pounds ground venison 2 pounds ground pork butt (fatty meat for flavor) 1 large onion, minced ½ teaspoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon ground sage ½ teaspoon marjoram ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) 1 teaspoon freshly grated black pepper ⅔ cup dark beer Casings Get the Recipe : Venison Bratwurst Recipe from Scratch
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Italian Venison and Bacon Sausage Recipe Making your own sausage at home is a great way to use any venison scraps you may have. (Shutterstock photo) You're going to love this venison sausage recipe because it includes bacon and has an Italian kick of flavor.
Ingredients:
4 pounds venison scraps 2 pounds lean bacon 1 tablespoon kosher salt ½ tablespoon black pepper ½ tablespoon red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon minced rosemary ½ cup Italian parsley ½ cup dry white wine 8 ounces (8 feet) sausage casings Get the Recipe : Italian Venison and Bacon Sausage Recipe
Homemade Venison and Pork Sausage Recipe This Homemade Venison and Pork Sausage Recipe should be kept under lock and key. It is that good. (Shutterstock photo) This Homemade Venison and Pork Sausage Recipe makes 8 pounds of sausage. Vacuum seal it in 1-pound packages, freeze, and use as needed.
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Ingredients:
4 pounds ground pork 4 pounds venison, cut into 1½-inch pieces 2 tablespoons sea salt 2 teaspoons coarse black pepper ¼ teaspoon nutmeg ¼ teaspoon clove ½ teaspoon allspice ½ teaspoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons ground sage Get the Recipe : Homemade Venison and Pork Sausage Recipe
Venison Jalapeño-Cheddar Summer Sausage Recipe Add a little kick to your venison summer sausage with this recipe. (Jeff Phillips photo) You'll love the sharp flavor of Cheddar cheese and spicy kick of jalapeño peppers in this venison summer sausage recipe.
Ingredients:
3 pounds venison, ground 3 tablespoons tender quick 1 cup cold water 2 teaspoons mustard seed 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons liquid smoke 2 jalapeño peppers (or to taste), seeded and minced 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded Get the Recipe : Venison Jalapeño-Cheddar Summer Sausage Recipe
Venison Sausage Patties Recipe Use this recipe to make venison sausage patties in bulk, then separate them into 1-pound packages and freeze. (Shutterstock photo) A great, wild addition to any breakfast, you won't believe the flavor in this Venison Sausage Patties Recipe.
Ingredients:
6 pounds ground venison 2 pounds ground pork 1/4 cup Tender Quick 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 3 tablespoons sage 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 teaspoon fennel 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon crushed crushed red pepper, or to taste Get the Recipe : Venison Sausage Patties Recipe
Maple Venison Sausage Patties Recipe This Maple Venison Sausage Patties Recipe is so easy to make. This recipe for maple venison sausage patties is great with pancakes, waffles or between two hot homemade biscuits.
Ingredients:
3 pounds bulk venison sausage 1 small onion, shredded on cheese grater 2 teaspoon ground sage 1 teaspoon dry ground mustard 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 cup pure maple syrup Get the Recipe : Maple Venison Sausage Patties Recipe
Venison Sausage Egg Muffins Recipe An easy breakfast recipe to make, these Venison Sausage Egg Muffins are the perfect way to start the day. (Photo courtesy of "Crush with Lee & Tiffany") Mornings can be hectic, so slow things down with this easy (and delicious) venison sausage egg muffin recipe.
Ingredients:
12 eggs, whisked 1 cup browned and drained venison breakfast sausage 1 cup chopped spinach or kale ½ cup chopped red pepper ½ chopped fresh mushrooms (optional) ¼ cup chopped onion (optional) Salt Pepper Shredded cheese Get the Recipe : Venison Sausage Egg Muffins Recipe
Smoked Venison Sausage Recipe Making homemade smoked venison sausage is easy with this recipe. (Shutterstock photo) There are two ways to smoke these venison sausages, in the oven or in a smoker.
Ingredients:
4 ½ pounds ground venison 1 pound pork sausage 2 tablespoon salt 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons hickory smoked salt 2 ½ teaspoons garlic powder 2 ½ teaspoons mustard seeds 2 ½ teaspoons black pepper Get the Recipe : Smoked Venison Sausage Recipe
Venison Sausage Penne Pasta Recipe Serve this Venison Sausage Penne Pasta Recipe with crusty bread and a fresh salad. It's a hearty pasta dish that's perfect dinner after a long day of hunting (Photo courtesy of "Crush with Lee & Tiffany") Pasta la vista baby! Whip up this recipe from Crush with Lee & Tiffany , perfect for any night of the week. So good, you'll definitely want to make enough for leftovers.
Ingredients:
2 pounds venison ground breakfast sausage (if you use plain ground venison, season with spices) 1 chopped onion 4 cans diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano 1 small can tomato paste 1 jar Cheese Con Queso (cheese dip in snack aisle) 1 package penne pasta Red pepper flakes (optional) Parmesan cheese (optional) Chopped parsley (optional) Get the Recipe : Venison Sausage Penne Pasta Recipe
Hot Italian Venison Sausage Recipe If you like spicy, this is a great venison sausage recipe to add to your favorite meals. (Shutterstock photo) Italian venison sausage goes perfect with breakfast or as a topping on your favorite pizza.
Ingredients:
2 pounds ground venison 2 pounds ground pork 3 ½ teaspoons garlic, minced 4 ½ teaspoons salt 7 teaspoons fennel seeds 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 3 teaspoons red pepper flakes ¼ cup cold water Get the Recipe : Hot Italian Venison Sausage Recipe
Easy Venison Summer Sausage Recipe Serve this venison summer sausage with a cheese plate at your next gathering. (Photo courtesy of Jeff Phillips) Making summer sausage is a perfect way to enjoy some tasty venison.
Ingredients:
3 pounds ground venison with no fat (deer, elk, antelope) 1 pound lean ground beef (or ground pork) 2 cups water 1 teaspoon onion powder ¼ teaspoon garlic powder 4 teaspoons cracked black pepper 2 teaspoons mustard seeds 2 teaspoons liquid smoke 3 tablespoons Tender Quick Get the Recipe : Easy Venison Summer Sausage Recipe
Venison Sausage Egg Scramble Recipe Top this Venison Sausage Egg Scramble Recipe with a hearty serving of Colby-Jack cheese. (Jeff Phillips photo) This Venison Sausage Egg Scramble Recipe also serves as a delicious breakfast burrito filling.
Ingredients :
¼ pound precooked venison breakfast sausage, crumbled 2 medium eggs ¼ cup shredded Colby-Jack cheese 1 tablespoon olive oil Dried minced onions Flour tortillas and salsa (if making breakfast burritos) Get the Recipe : Venison Sausage Egg Scramble Recipe
Venison Sausage Gravy Recipe Serve this Venison Sausage Gravy Recipe over warm, buttery biscuits. A simple recipe for delicious, homemade venison sausage gravy.
Ingredients :
½ pound venison sausage 4 tablespoons flour ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder 2 ¼ cups whole milk Salt and pepper, to taste Get the Recipe : Venison Sausage Gravy Recipe
Venison & Egg Breakfast Bake Recipe Tiffany's Venison & Egg Breakfast Bake is the perfect recipe to feed a crowd in the morning. (Photo courtesy of "Crush with Lee & Tiffany") After making this for "Breakfast with Tiffany" on Outdoor Channel, fans couldn't get enough of Tiffany Lakosky's creative and delicious recipes! Start your day off right with this Crush with Lee & Tiffany inspired recipe.
Ingredients:
10-12 bread slices 12 eggs 2 cups milk 1 teaspoon ground mustard 1 ½ browned & drained venison breakfast sausage 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1 can mushrooms drained ½ cup milk 1 can cream mushroom soup Get the Recipe : Venison & Egg Breakfast Bake Recipe
