June 26, 2012
By Aaron Decker
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Here's a collection of wild game and fish recipes to help your 4th of July BBQ
Updated June 2018
By the time the 4th of July rolls around, the winter rust that might have set in on your grilling skills should be long gone. If Memorial Day Weekend is the warm-up toss for grilling season, the 4th of July is game seven of the championship series. You better bring your "A-Game" to the party as your guests will expect nothing less.
And for the outdoor enthusiast, there's even more pressure as you might have an unconverted newbie that married into the family, inching up to the table, to sup on wild game for the first time – you want that first bite of venison or duck to be so good they'll come back for more.
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To help you with your grilling efforts, we enlisted some of the top names from the Sportsman Channel and wild game recipes … let's dig in!
Pork-Filled Bacon Basket Recipe
The bacon weave acts like a sausage casing, holding together the inside filling while it cooks. (Photo courtesy of GameandFishMag.com)
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Brian "Pigman" Quaca, host of Pigman: The Series Sportsman Channel serves up this savory Pork-Filled Bacon Basket Recipe.
Ingredients:
2 pounds pork sausage
1 package pork bacon, pre-sliced
1 small package pre-cooked shredded potatoes
1 small can diced jalapeños
1 small block cheddar cheese or 1 package grated cheddar cheese (smoked cheese is the best)
1 bottle Green Mountain Grills Cherry Chipotle BBQ Sauce Get the Recipe: Pork-Filled Bacon Basket Recipe
Ultimate Square Venison Burger Recipe
The sweet pickle relish gives this venison burger recipe a good balance of sweet and tart flavors. (Photo courtesy of GameandFishMag.com)
An ideal proportion of ground venison, guacamole, and pungent special sauce make this venison burger extra tasty.
Burger Ingredients:
1 pound ground venison
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 small white onion, sliced
½ pound bacon, cooked
4 slices cheddar cheese
½ pound mushrooms, sliced
1 tomato, sliced
½ cup guacamole
4 hamburger buns Secret Sauce Ingredients:
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup
4 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper Get the Recipe: Ultimate Square Venison Burger Recipe
Amazing Venison Ribs Recipe
This ribs recipe is best served with a side of vegetables and a warm roll. (Photo courtesy of Steven Rinella)
These slow-cooked venison ribs are so tender and delicious, they fall right off the bone.
Ingredients:
1 rack venison ribs
¼ cup paprika, plus a little extra
1 ½ tablespoons ground black pepper
1 ½ tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons celery salt
1 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoons dry mustard
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin Get the Recipe: Amazing Venison Ribs Recipe
Bacon-Wrapped Venison Rolls Recipe
Venison steak wrapped in bacon and stuffed with cream cheese and green pepper. (Photo courtesy of Jana Waller)
Jana Waller, host of Skull Bound TV Sportsman Channel lays out her famous bacon-wrapped venison roll recipe.
Ingredients:
1 package of bacon
1 pound venison or 4 steaks/backstraps
8 ounces cream cheese
1 jalapeño or green pepper
1 cup balsamic dressing
1 cup Worcestershire sauce
Toothpicks Get the Recipe: Bacon-Wrapped Venison Rolls Recipe
The Perfect Venison Backstrap Roast Recipe
Serve this venison backstrap with mashed potatoes and your favorite side vegetable. (Photo courtesy of GameandFishMag.com)
Marinated in a fine red wine sauce and roasted to perfection, this venison backstrap recipe is elegant yet simple.
Ingredients:
1 venison backstrap
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup red wine vinaigrette
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon butter
Salt and pepper, to taste Get the Recipe: The Perfect Venison Backstrap Roast Recipe
Grilled Canadian Whitefish Recipe
The chili sauce combined with the grill brings a smoky flavor to this Canadian Whitefish Recipe. (Photo courtesy of GameandFishMag.com)
You'll love this Grilled Canadian Whitefish Recipe, marinated in a chili-soy sauce and slightly charred on a flaming grill.
Ingredients:
1 pound whitefish fillets, approximately 2 inches thick
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon chili paste
½ teaspoon parsley flakes Get the Recipe: Grilled Canadian Whitefish Recipe
Spicy Bacon-Wrapped Grilled Duck Recipe
This duck breast recipe calls for Banded Fusion Hot Sauce, but feel free to use your favorite brand. (Photo courtesy of GameandFishMag.com)
Marinated in hot sauce and wrapped in bacon, this duck breast recipe is ideal for the wildfowler who loves their game meat with a spicy kick.
Ingredients:
4 duck breasts
1 (10-ounce) bottle of Banded Fusion Hot Sauce
Grill rub
8 pieces hickory smoked bacon
8 pepperoncini peppers
4 ounces cream cheese Get the Recipe: Spicy Bacon-Wrapped Grilled Duck Recipe
Cajun Walleye with Cilantro Lime Relish Recipe
Serve this Cajun Walleye with Cilantro Lime Relish Recipe with a side of coconut rice or risotto. (Photo courtesy of GameandFishMag.com)
This Cajun walleye recipe combines real Louisiana flavor with a zesty and fresh cilantro lime relish.
Walleye Ingredients:
4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cayenne (or to taste)
2 teaspoons white pepper
4 teaspoons thyme
2 teaspoons dry basil
1 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
1 tablespoon paprika
1 to 1 ½ cups flour, depending upon desired spiciness
4-8 walleye fillets
2 tablespoons butter Cilantro Lime Relish Ingredients:
1 sweet onion, chopped
½ cup cilantro, chopped
Juice of ½ lime Get the Recipe: Cajun Walleye with Cilantro Lime Relish Recipe
BBQ Venison Sliders Recipe
Crunchy Fritos, red onion and white cheddar topped on a venison slider with drizzled honey BBQ sauce. (Chelsie Walters photo)
This BBQ Fritos Venison Sliders Recipe makes the perfect backyard barbecue appetizer or game day snack.
Ingredients:
1 pound ground venison
1 small red onion, sliced into rings
½ cup honey BBQ sauce, plus some extra
1 (9.25-ounce) bag Fritos
6 slices white cheddar cheese
6 slider buns
2 tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper, to taste Get the Recipe: BBQ Venison Sliders Recipe
Mushroom and Blue Cheese Venison Burger Recipe
Top this venison burger recipe with extra mushrooms and blue cheese if you wish. (Photo courtesy of Scott Leysath, "The Sporting Chef")
Form the patties for this burger recipe using ground venison, mushrooms and blue cheese.
Ingredients:
1 ½ pounds ground venison
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, finely diced
2 cups coarsely chopped mushrooms
½ cup blue cheese crumbles
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
Salt and pepper
4 burger buns
4 lettuce leaves
4 slices tomato Get the Recipe: Mushroom and Blue Cheese Venison Burger Recipe
Simple Venison Steak Marinade Recipe
Let your venison steak marinate overnight to ensure it soaks up all of the savory flavors in this marinade recipe. (Photo courtesy of GameandFishMag.com)
This venison marinade recipe is very versatile and can work with nearly any wild game meat, such as antelope, elk or bison.
Ingredients:
1 cup soy sauce
½ cup olive oil
½ cup A-1 steak sauce
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
½ cup onion, chopped Get the Recipe: Simple Venison Steak Marinade Recipe
Venison and Crawfish Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe
These cheesy venison and crawfish stuffed peppers take less than an hour to make. (Photo courtesy of GameandFishMag.com)
This Louisiana-inspired stuffed pepper dish is made with ground venison and crawfish tails.
Ingredients:
½ pound ground venison
1 pound boiled crawfish tails
6 tablespoons butter
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons Creole seasoning
1 cup breadcrumbs
6 red bell peppers
1 cup shredded yellow cheddar cheese Get the Recipe: Venison and Crawfish Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe
Venison Chili Mac and Cheese Recipe
This isn't your average mac and cheese, this four-cheese recipe is sure to impress at your next family gathering. (Photo courtesy of Tom Minchella)
Make this mac and cheese even creamier by boiling the pasta 3-4 minutes longer than the directions say on the box.
Venison Chili Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ pounds ground venison
2 medium onions, diced
3 cloves fresh garlic, chopped
4 tablespoons tomato paste
1 ½ cups red wine
4 cups beef broth
3 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup whole Italian tomatoes Mac and Cheese Ingredients:
1 pound penne pasta
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup grated Swiss cheese
1 cup grated Gruyere cheese
2 cups heavy cream
2 ½ cups half-&-half
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Get the Recipe: Venison Chili Mac and Cheese Recipe
Bacon-Wrapped Venison Skewers Recipe
These bacon-wrapped venison skewers are marinated in a homemade teriyaki sauce.
Marsha Flynn, a family friend of Michael Hunsucker from Heartland Bowhunter
Ingredients:
1 venison steak (can substitute duck breast)
Bacon slices
1 cup soy sauce
1 cup water
¾ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon vinegar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Half a small onion
2 teaspoons garlic powder (or use fresh garlic)
1 ½ teaspoons ginger powder Get the Recipe: Bacon-Wrapped Venison Skewers Recipe
Riggo's Grilled Striped Bass Recipe
Sprinkle some oregano on this Riggo's Grilled Striped Bass Recipe for an earthy, pungent flavor.
This healthy and satisfying Grilled Striped Bass Recipe is best when topped with a fresh mango salsa .
Ingredients:
2 striped bass fillets
¼ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons oregano
2 teaspoons garlic powder, or 1 garlic clove, minced Get the Recipe: Riggo's Grilled Striped Bass Recipe
