Elevate your burger game to the maximum with the Beer Butter Bourbon Venison Burgers!
This recipe combines the rich flavours of wild game meat with a savoury beer-bourbon marinade, these burgers are a mouthwatering delight. Perfect for any barbecue, these burgers are sure to impress with their unique and robust taste.
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Beer Butter Bourbon Venison Burgers Recipe
Serves: 3 | Prep. Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 lb wild game meat (venison, elk, or moose) – set aside and refrigerate
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For the wet marinade:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup sweet onion, minced (substitute: sweet red pepper or celery)
- 1/3 cup light beer (avoid bitter IPA beers)
- 1 tbsp Bourbon (or Rye Whiskey)
- 1.5 tbsp (or 15 grams) Pigman One 4 All Seasoning per pound of ground meat
Directions:
STEP 1: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and add the minced onion. Cook until semi-soft or transparent..
STEP 2: Add the light beer and increase the heat to high. Once it reaches a simmering boil and may foam, add the bourbon and stir. Allow the alcohol to cook off for a minute or two.
STEP 3: Reduce the heat to medium and add the Pigman One 4 All seasoning (1.5 tbsp/lb of meat) to the pan. Stir until well incorporated. Remove from heat and let cool. This marinade can be made ahead of time and refrigerated. Tip: It's ideal for the wet marinade to be at room temperature or cold before mixing it gently into the ground meat.
STEP 4: Mix the cold meat with the cold wet marinade to make it easier to form into burger patties. You can also let the seasoned meat marinate in the fridge until you are ready to form and cook the burgers.
STEP 5: Tip: Overhandling or overmixing the ground meat will result in a tough, odd-textured burger. Don’t forget to make a thumbprint on the top of each patty to help retain the juices.
STEP 6: Cook the burgers using your favourite method and to your desired internal meat temperature ("doneness"). Enjoy!
Additional Tips:
- For a rich and delicately herbal flavour, add a maximum of 1.5 tbsp of Pigman One 4 All seasoning per pound of ground meat.
- Pre-make and form the burger patties, then cook or freeze for future meals.
- For smash burgers, add dashes of the seasoning to both sides of the patty while cooking to give it a savoury crust.
Processing Tip for Wild Game (Venison, Elk & Moose):
When processing your harvested game animal, consider pre-making burger patties. Adding 15-20% beef fat to wild game meats when grinding for burgers or other uses helps enhance flavour and texture. Use well-raised beef fat for the best results.
Enjoy the rich, bold flavours of these Beer Butter Bourbon Venison Burgers – the perfect addition to any barbecue or casual dinner!
Recipe originally provided by our friends at Cluck and Squeal.
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