Homemade Italian Sausage

Homemade Italian SausagePhoto by Bill Kinney Photography

Have a go at these easy Italian Sausages!  They couldn't be simpler, simply mix the ingredients, grind, and pack!  Cook them however you want or store them in the freezer to enjoy them the year round.

Ingredients

10 lbs venison

2 lbs pork (optional, it will make it a little dry)

5 tbsp salt

1 tbsp cracked fennel seeds

1 tbsp honey

2 tsp carrow seeds

2 tsp corase black pepper

2 tbsp crushed red pepper

2 cups water

Instructions

1.  Mix all ingredients.

2.  Run the mixture through a coarse disc grinder and package as fresh ground Italian Sausage.  It can also be packed into 35 millimeter casings.

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Stuffed Loin Roast

Stuffed Loin Roast RecipePhoto by Bill Kinney Photography

Having family over?  Special holiday dinner?  Look no further!  Who needs to stuff a turkey?  If you have a roast and are looking for a new way to cook it, this is the way to go!  Not only does the roast come out flavorful and moist, but the stuffing is excellent as well!

Bake Time: 2 hrs approx.
Ingredients

venison loin roast 3-5 lbs
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1 cup chopped onions
1 tbsp olive oil
1 package frozen chopped spinach (thawed and well drained) or 2 cups fresh spinach
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
Mesquite Rub Kirkland style seasoning

Instructions
1.  Heat oil in pan and sautee mushrooms and onions until tender.  Add spinach, bread crumbs, salt, pepper and other seasonings.  Make sure the juices are completely soaked up then remove from heat.
2.  Take the roast and slice it in half like book.  Stuff mixture inside loin roast.
3.  Close roast by using butchers string to tie up roast.  Rub with mesquite seasoning and oil.
4.  Place in greased shallow baking pan.  Bake uncovered at 325F for 2 hrs or meat thermometer reads 160F.
5.  Let stand for 15 minutes before slicing.  Enjoy with mashed potatoes!

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Elk Chili

Not your everyday chili, but you won't regret it!  So delicious and so simple, everyone will love it.  Didn't get an elk this year?  That's ok, this makes a great beef chili as well!


Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs elk or venison (ground)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1 medium onion (chopped)
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp psaprika
1 tsp pepper
1 small can (4 oz) green diced chilis  
6 oz tomoato paste
15 oz organic diced tomatoes
1 can (15 oz) Great Northern white beans
32 oz can chili beans
1 tsp parsley
1 tsp Lawry's season salt
1 tbsp Frank's hot sauce

Instructions
1.  Brown meat, onion, and garlic first in olive oil.
2.  Add remaining ingredients and simmer on low until ready to serve.
3.  To serve sprinkle cheese, onion, and sour cream on top...Enjoy!

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Wild Cooked Rabbit or Squirrel