Deer Nuggets
Deer Nuggets offer tender, flavorful bites of lean venison coated in seasoned flour and fried to perfection, making a savory snack or main dish for game meat enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Soak deer meat overnight in ice-cold salt water.
- Cut the meat into 3/4 ounce pieces across the grain.
- Combine flour, seasoned salt, and black pepper in a container; stir or shake until well blended.
- Mix milk and lemon juice together; pour over the deer meat and stir until all pieces are moistened, then drain excess liquid.
- Toss the meat pieces in the flour mixture until well coated.
- Heat deep fryer with cooking oil to 325°-350°F.
- Drop the coated meat pieces into the hot oil and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
555
kcal
28% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).