4 of the Best Venison Sandwich Recipe Ideas

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On some days, sandwiches seem like the ultimate food. Delicious, filling and convenient … you don’t even have to sit down to enjoy a good sandwich.

The next time it’s your turn to provide vittles for a large, casual gathering, don’t offer the guests boring, delivery pizzas. Serve them something a little closer to your heart: venison sandwiches.

Dressed up or down, these venison sandwich ideas by Outdoor Channel hosts are versatile. They can be made simply as they are or you can splurge a little with amazing add-ons such as luxurious condiments, cheeses, slaw, caramelized onions and greens.

Crush Recipe: Venison French Dip Sandwich with Au Jus

Crush Recipe: Venison French Dip Sandwich with Au Jus (Photo courtesy of Shaun Davies)

By: Lee and Tiffany Lakosky, hosts of Crush with Lee & Tiffany

“A venison twist on a classic, this will be a repeat request!” – Lee and Tiffany

Sandwich Ingredients:

• 2 pounds shaved venison
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 sub rolls (we used multigrain)
• Optional: sautéed onions, peppers and Swiss cheese

Au Jus Ingredients:

• 3 cups water
• 4 cubes beef bouillon
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper

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Italian Venison Sausage Sandwiches Recipe

Italian Venison Sausage Sandwiches Recipe (Karin Holder photo)

By: Karin Holder, host of Raised Hunting

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“These sandwiches are a favorite recipe of ours during deer season when we need fast and easy lunches.” – Karin Holder

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

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Man Bun Venison Sandwich Recipe

Man Bun Venison Sandwich Recipe (Shaun Davies photo)

By: Gregg Ritz, host of Hunt Masters

“This is a tribute to Arby’s ‘We Have the Meats’ campaign! And yes, it can be a ‘Lady’s Bun’ as well. I enjoy this best on the Traeger Grill, but you can utilize your preference or even use a slow cooker.” – Gregg Ritz

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds boneless venison roast
• Traeger Realtree Big Game Rub
• 1 bottle Traeger BBQ Sauce, any flavor
• 6 onion rolls
• Beef broth (optional, see directions)

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Smoked Venison Sandwich Recipe

Smoked Venison Sandwich Recipe (Jenny Nguyen-Wheatley photo)

By: Matt Drury, host of Drury’s THIRTEEN

“Serve while hot and you will find the flavor is so amazing! To my taste, it's the best venison that I've ever eaten! Enjoy!” – Matt Drury

Ingredients:

• Venison loin, tenderloin or steaks
• Dales Original Steak Seasoning
• Lettuce
• Caramelized onion
• Cheese

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