Venison Recipe - how to cook Braised Deer shanks the perfect Christmas Dinner

Venison is a common item on my families dinner table. Here's a great venison recipe for Osso Buco aka braised deer shanks that'd make the perfect Christmas dinner for a deer hunter's family. The shank is the part of the leg between the knee and elbow (front leg) or the knee and hock (back leg) of a deer, elk or other ungulate. Think of it as your forearm or calf. It's full of tendons and connective tissue so it would seem to be the last cut of meat that'd you'd go out of your way to cook. But you'd be wrong. Braised venison shank is some of the most savory and tender meat out there.
The secret is a slow and low cooking with a little liquid in a cast iron dutch oven. I cook mine with a little dry red wine on 300 deg for about 3-4 hrs. Throw some carrots and celery in about an hour before it's done, serve with a side of mashed potatoes, and you've got yourself on hell of a Christmas dinner!
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  • @travisbannister5160
    @travisbannister51608 ай бұрын

    What I love the most is that your Bay Leaves are also from the 1980’s like mine. Gives me hope.

  • @clayhayeshunter

    @clayhayeshunter

    8 ай бұрын

    😜

  • @marypenza7446
    @marypenza74462 жыл бұрын

    Loved seeing your family eat dinner together

  • @jg0943
    @jg09436 жыл бұрын

    The best part of this video was calling your family in to eat together at the end. Families don't do that enough these days and important to expose the young ones to these great traditions. No phones at the table!

  • @clayhayeshunter

    @clayhayeshunter

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, those boys spend a lot of time roaming around. They’re hard to round up sometimes!

  • @peternorwich6993
    @peternorwich69936 жыл бұрын

    Yum. I have to agree with a earlier comment.the best part of the video was your family eating a meal together. Thank you for sharing the recipe. 👍

  • @clayhayeshunter

    @clayhayeshunter

    6 жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome Peter

  • @lauragilchrist2954
    @lauragilchrist295410 ай бұрын

    I made it and it was delicious I followed this to a T, and it was perfect. Thank you.

  • @waynepatton689
    @waynepatton6896 жыл бұрын

    Looks delicious. I’m gonna try it. Merry Christmas!

  • @zekeshow3769
    @zekeshow37696 жыл бұрын

    Great video and can't wait to try it out! Keep videos like this coming!

  • @clayhayeshunter

    @clayhayeshunter

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @tjsquadleaderdeerteamsix8956
    @tjsquadleaderdeerteamsix89566 жыл бұрын

    Have always loved your bow vids this new series of cooking too is so nice! Beautiful family man, best times in our house were around the table eating fresh wild game

  • @clayhayeshunter

    @clayhayeshunter

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, that’s about all we eat in our house.

  • @gregggibson3109
    @gregggibson3109 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve cooked this recipe twice now, and my wife, who detests venison not only ate some but declared it good for consumption…this is huge!

  • @clayhayeshunter

    @clayhayeshunter

    Жыл бұрын

    😆perfect!

  • @Billythebassist
    @Billythebassist6 жыл бұрын

    Awesome.... so glad it was lunch time when I watched this....

  • @clayhayeshunter

    @clayhayeshunter

    6 жыл бұрын

    Ha, dig in!

  • @nastyoverlord9559
    @nastyoverlord95593 жыл бұрын

    i love how you IMMEDIATELY found his bike

  • @sandilili1785
    @sandilili17856 жыл бұрын

    Love it !!!! trying to watch all your videos!!

  • @clayhayeshunter

    @clayhayeshunter

    6 жыл бұрын

    I’ll have more cooking vids out soon.

  • @richd.5129
    @richd.51296 жыл бұрын

    keep the cooking videos comin, that was great!

  • @clayhayeshunter

    @clayhayeshunter

    6 жыл бұрын

    Will do

  • @TievelaneyWest
    @TievelaneyWest6 жыл бұрын

    Looks great! Thanks for the recipe.

  • @clayhayeshunter

    @clayhayeshunter

    6 жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome

  • @robbobcat7286
    @robbobcat72865 жыл бұрын

    I love the blue jean kitchen towel

  • @lauragilchrist2954
    @lauragilchrist295410 ай бұрын

    I am making this today and I sure hope it is tender-I hope I followed his instructions correctly. Thank you

  • @hduddy83

    @hduddy83

    7 ай бұрын

    How did it go. I'm trying it for the first time right now for our dinner tonight

  • @codyblattel9903
    @codyblattel99033 жыл бұрын

    Love the recipe videos too, please make more videos showing how you like to cook the wild game, it helps to give me ideas

  • @clayhayeshunter

    @clayhayeshunter

    3 жыл бұрын

    Will do!

  • @Kjklump
    @Kjklump6 жыл бұрын

    I just made this for the family, they loved it.

  • @clayhayeshunter

    @clayhayeshunter

    6 жыл бұрын

    Excellent

  • @niknimrod
    @niknimrod6 жыл бұрын

    Awesome!! Looks so good! Merry Christmas to you and your family!!

  • @clayhayeshunter

    @clayhayeshunter

    6 жыл бұрын

    You to Nic

  • @larrypullan8866
    @larrypullan88666 жыл бұрын

    Never tried that, didn’t even think of it. Looks good, also got your book a couple of days ago, well written lots of good info. If you guys out there haven’t got it yet, do so. Thanks clay

  • @clayhayeshunter

    @clayhayeshunter

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Larry

  • @frankie1956
    @frankie19566 жыл бұрын

    Looked real good , great video hope you and your family have a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year 👍👍👍

  • @clayhayeshunter

    @clayhayeshunter

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yours as well.

  • @kevinpage890
    @kevinpage8906 жыл бұрын

    Awsome recipe man!!! I'll try it!

  • @clayhayeshunter

    @clayhayeshunter

    6 жыл бұрын

    Low and slow!

  • @StephenZabel
    @StephenZabel6 жыл бұрын

    Looks so good :) Merry Christmas Y'all

  • @danmonsterhog
    @danmonsterhog6 жыл бұрын

    Man that looks good!

  • @addictivearchery1123
    @addictivearchery11236 жыл бұрын

    You got my vote for permanent cook. Good job.

  • @clayhayeshunter

    @clayhayeshunter

    6 жыл бұрын

    Na!

  • @rodneyhanbaum697
    @rodneyhanbaum6976 жыл бұрын

    Looks purdy tasty!

  • @clayhayeshunter

    @clayhayeshunter

    6 жыл бұрын

    Oh it is!

  • @bobbygendke9866
    @bobbygendke98666 жыл бұрын

    Going to have try this. My son and I are headed out this evening to go hunting.

  • @clayhayeshunter

    @clayhayeshunter

    6 жыл бұрын

    Good luck

  • @christophprichard548
    @christophprichard5486 жыл бұрын

    mind blown 💥👍👍👍

  • @markfordcacal7762
    @markfordcacal77626 жыл бұрын

    Your cooking sure making me hungry dude.

  • @southwestprimitiveantonio9123
    @southwestprimitiveantonio91236 жыл бұрын

    Yes, more cooking videos!

  • @clayhayeshunter

    @clayhayeshunter

    6 жыл бұрын

    More to come.

  • @MultiBowhunter69
    @MultiBowhunter695 жыл бұрын

    you are the best ^^

  • @TheLifeOutdoorz
    @TheLifeOutdoorz6 жыл бұрын

    I’m coming over for dinner!

  • @clayhayeshunter

    @clayhayeshunter

    6 жыл бұрын

    We’ll be participating in the Dutch oven cook off at the BHA Rendezvous in Boise this spring. Come on over!

  • @ronniesullins2861
    @ronniesullins28612 жыл бұрын

    Love these cooking tips I tried for years to cook shanks and they never turned out good but now I know I was cooking them way to quickly at to high of heat

  • @clayhayeshunter

    @clayhayeshunter

    2 жыл бұрын

    They’re my favorite

  • @Bobb1julie
    @Bobb1julie2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Clay, Nicely presented.. Massachusetts here 🦌 season is open. Haven’t been able to get out yet , but your recipe is helping me out the door.. A favor request please.. Hold some of your spices to the camera for 4/5 sec for a screenshot. It would be much appreciated..Thank you

  • @clayhayeshunter

    @clayhayeshunter

    2 жыл бұрын

    Will do

  • @patrickyackso2157
    @patrickyackso21574 жыл бұрын

    Very good video thank you

  • @clayhayeshunter

    @clayhayeshunter

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @patrickyackso2157

    @patrickyackso2157

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@clayhayeshunter I did a blade in roast last night that was very similar minus the wine and carrots oh and I put the taters in the stew but an awesome meal

  • @godzillaburger9690
    @godzillaburger96906 жыл бұрын

    Even vegans want to eat this. Thanks for the recipe.

  • @mauricepierre9250
    @mauricepierre92506 жыл бұрын

    Hey Clay, is deer fat good for cooking, and does it taste good? Or is it best to remove all the fat when cleaning and breaking down the meat? Thanks

  • @clayhayeshunter

    @clayhayeshunter

    6 жыл бұрын

    I remove as much as practical. It tends to have a chalky feel in the mouth.

  • @jeffreyarnold2626
    @jeffreyarnold26266 жыл бұрын

    that looks amazing! great job! i make it with bell pepper instead of the carrots, some parsley as well. the red wine is great, but i frequently use guinness as well, but i cook the vegies till mushed, then serve it all on toasted baguettes. if you use a fatty brisket, you got amazing french dip. thanks Clay! now excuse me while i go raid the refrigerator.

  • @clayhayeshunter

    @clayhayeshunter

    6 жыл бұрын

    That sounds amazing! There are all kinds of variations to this dish.

  • @mthompson
    @mthompson6 жыл бұрын

    You should do a "Cast Iron - Use it Right" video. I have a bunch of cast iron, most of it is newer crap that I have to grind down and polish to a smooth surface....some of it works good, others are sticky no matter how many coats of flaxseed oil seasoning I give them. Would love to hear your perspective.

  • @mthompson

    @mthompson

    6 жыл бұрын

    p.s.- I'll substitute heavy cream for the half&half in mashed taters...but the real secret is you have to hand mash them.

  • @clayhayeshunter

    @clayhayeshunter

    6 жыл бұрын

    I can do that.

  • @deer-theotherredmeat2502
    @deer-theotherredmeat25026 жыл бұрын

    Awesome; seen too many hunters just toss the shank....dad always taught me, you kill eat...ya better eat it.

  • @clayhayeshunter

    @clayhayeshunter

    6 жыл бұрын

    I used to grind mine until I discovered braising.

  • @TMac0925

    @TMac0925

    5 жыл бұрын

    Clay Hayes Same here. Not really even good ground up but braised...no better. Just did some last night. Thx for video

  • @rmm1683
    @rmm16835 жыл бұрын

    Pepper O' cini's

  • @jljr23
    @jljr236 жыл бұрын

    You can't go wrong with cast iron and bacon.

  • @clayhayeshunter

    @clayhayeshunter

    6 жыл бұрын

    That’s pretty much my thoughts as well.

  • @DL-by8el
    @DL-by8el2 жыл бұрын

    You need a man apron instead of wiping your hands on your jeans lol...