Corned Venison
Corned Venison transforms a boneless venison shoulder with a sweet-savory brine of brown sugar, pickling spices, and garlic that infuses the meat with deep, aromatic flavor. After a long cure and gentle simmer, it slices tender and juicy with a subtly spiced, slightly sweet finish. Ideal for a hearty weekend meal or sandwich platters for gatherings.
- Prep10 min
- Cook4 hr 15 min
- Serves20
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Stir in curing mixture, brown sugar, pickling spice, and garlic powder; stir until dissolved, then remove from the heat. Pour 6 cups of cold water into a 2-gallon container and mix in the spice mixture. Place boneless venison into the brine, cover, and refrigerate.
- 2
Leave the venison in the refrigerator to brine for 5 days, turning the meat over every day.
- 3
To cook, rinse the venison well, place it into a large pot, and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 4 hours. Remove the venison from the pot, and let it rest for 30 minutes before slicing.
- Calories 259.0 kcal Moderate
- Protein 10.6 g Good Source
- Carbs 43.45 g Moderate
- Total Fat 4.79 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.99 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 12.48 mg Low Source
- Sodium 445.08 mg Moderate
- Fiber 1.61 g Low Source
- Sugar 8.28 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 1.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 199.49 mg Moderate
- Iron 2.16 mg Moderate
- Potassium 138.42 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.04 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.01 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
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