How to Add Fat to Venison

Venison is incredibly versatile, and as hunters, we enjoy it because it’s lean, healthy and flavorful. Recipes where I enjoy venison more than beef include meatloaf, tacos, casseroles, sloppy joes and chili. There’s no pool of grease to worry about – no skimming and no draining required.

But in some recipes, this leanness can be a disadvantage. A good burger, meatball, sausage or kebab needs fat, not only for taste but also for texture. If there isn’t a bit of grease on your lips after you bite into a burger, it’s just not as satisfying. 

With most ground...

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