Description
Delicious and crispy venison nuggets, coated in seasoned flour and breadcrumbs, perfect for a snack or main course.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 venison steaks (1 to 1¼ lb total, cut into bite-sized chunks)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a little heat)
- Lard (for frying, enough to fill your skillet about ½ inch deep)
Instructions
- Pat the venison chunks dry with paper towels. Place them into a bowl and pour in the buttermilk. Stir to coat and let it sit for 30 minutes. You can refrigerate the mixture overnight for enhanced flavor.
- In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
- In another shallow dish, spread out the breadcrumbs, ready for coating.
- Remove the venison from the buttermilk mixture. Let the excess drip off before you start coating.
- First, coat each piece in the seasoned flour, ensuring full coverage. Next, press each piece into the breadcrumbs until they are well coated. Set aside.
- Pour lard into your cast iron skillet, filling it until it reaches about ½ inch deep. Heat over medium until the temperature reaches around 350°F. You can test by dropping a pinch of flour into the oil; it should sizzle.
- Fry the venison nuggets in batches. Ensure you don’t overcrowd the skillet to achieve that crispy texture. Cook each side for about 3-5 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Transfer the cooked nuggets to a plate lined with paper towels. Sprinkle with a little extra salt if desired.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces like ketchup, BBQ sauce, or honey mustard.
Notes
Allow the venison to soak longer in buttermilk for a juicier outcome. Use a meat thermometer to ensure nuggets reach 160°F for safe consumption.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: venison, nuggets, fried food, snacks, comfort food