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Culinary Treat Farmed venison is a culinary treat. It's a natural, tender, healthy meat with a mild, distinctive flavor and a smooth texture. Farmed venison is an extremely versatile ingredient, which lends itself to a great variety of cooking styles and cuisines, with the subtle flavour making venison suitable for modern, light culinary fare. With virtually no fat or cholesterol, venison has the advantage of being extremely healthy without sacrificing eating pleasure. A good source of protein and iron, this is the red meat for the future. Forget any comparisons with the strong gamey flavours of wild venison. Sophisticated New Zealand farming practices enable deer to roam and graze naturally, free from stresses which can toughen muscles and develop strong tastes. As a result, New Zealand farm raised venison is naturally tender and mild in flavour. Importantly, New Zealand deer are specifically grown for meat production to meet specific market requirements. They receive no hormones or growth stimulants as no such products are licensed for general farming use on deer in New Zealand. Venison was once known as the ‘meat of kings’, as only royalty and favourite courtiers were permitted to own or hunt deer. Its traditional use as a cold-weather dish, often marinated and cooked over a slow heat for many hours, stems from those olden days. In Europe, those traditions remain, and venison is prized as a meat for festive occasions. Modern farmed venison is changing this perception, allowing chefs to be more adventurous and include farm raised venison in modern cuisine. Modern venison suits the lighter culinary repertoire. A naturally lean meat, venison is ideal for cooking quickly over the high heat of a barbecue or wok, stir-fried or roasted and served with a light sauce and perhaps a salad. With sophisticated processing techniques the ageing process takes place once the venison has been vacuum packed. This avoids oxidation, dehydration and discoloration, and allows the meat to age in a sterile environment ensuring a safe, tender product. |
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