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Know your venison before you cook it

What each cut is like, and what to cook with it

Know your venison before you cook it - What each cut is like, and what to cook with it
  1. Backstrap — The prized cut. Very lean and tender. Best for: a quick sear, steak, grilling.
  2. Tenderloin — Small, and the most tender. Best for: a quick sear.
  3. Haunch — Large, lean muscles. Best for: roasting, steak, jerky.
  4. Shoulder — Lean, with sinew. Needs slow cooking. Best for: stews, braising, mince, burgers.
  5. Neck — Tough, with deep flavour. Best for: slow cooking, stews.
  6. Ribs — Thin meat, little fat. Best for: braising, slow cooking.
  7. Shank — Sinew and collagen. Best for: braising, soup.
  8. Flank — Thin and tough. Best for: mince, burgers, sausages.

Wild game: cook it to at least 71 °C (160 °F) in the centre, jerky included. Cut names vary by country and shop. Text and pictures were made with AI.

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