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 mins
- Cook4 hrs 15 mins
- Serves20
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Corned Venison, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 23
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 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 260.3 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 10.53 g Good Source 21%
- Carbohydrate 44.05 g 16%
- Total Fat 4.81 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 1.99 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 12.48 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 425.45 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 2.11 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 11.71 g --
- Added Sugars 4.54 g Moderate 9%
- Calcium 168.03 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 2.16 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 136.18 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 0.03 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
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.
About This Recipe
Corned Venison is made with 6 ingredients and serves 20. It takes about 4 hrs 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Garlic Powder, Pickling Spice, and Sugar Blend Sweetener. Each serving provides about 260.3 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Corned Venison made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Garlic Powder, Pickling Spice, Sugar Blend Sweetener, Venison. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Corned Venison?
- About 4 hrs 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 4 hrs 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 260.3 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Corned Venison easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 6 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Corned Venison healthy?
- Corned Venison has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 260.3 calories and 10.53 g of protein, or 21% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 425.45 mg (19% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.99 g (10% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.54 g (9% of the Daily Value). Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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