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Quick Canned Venison Recipe
Canned Venison with Baby Bella Mushroom Venison Pan Gravy
by Bobbie Jo Wasilko
He Hunts She Cooks
by Bobbie Jo Wasilko
He Hunts She Cooks
Serves 4
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Total Time: 20 min
I was really short on time tonight so I decided to forgo a lengthy recipe. And instead, I grabbed a jar of canned venison. Before adding the venison, I made a quick pan gravy with mushrooms, shallots, and canned venison stock. OMG it was so yummy…. and quick! To make the pan gravy, I’m going to use the “singering” method. It’s what is used in Southern cooking. It’s so easy and no lumps!!!
Ingredients
- 1 quart jar Canned Venison
- 8 ounce Baby Bella Mushrooms, sliced
- 2 Shallots, minced (substitute 1/2 onion)
- 2 cups Venison Stock (substitute beef stock)
- 3 Tbs. Butter
- 3 Tbs. Grape Seed Oil (substitute canola oil)
- 2 Tbs. Cornstarch
- 1 Tbs. Garlic Powder
- 1 Tbs. Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt
- 1/2 tsp. Pepper
Instructions
- Heat oil and butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the shallot (or onion) and sauté 1 minute.
- Add the mushrooms and sauté 1 minute (don’t add salt yet).
- Add the garlic powder, and onion powder, pepper, and now add salt.
- Sauté another minute.
- Turn down heat to medium and sprinkle the cornstarch over the mushrooms, and stir to coat the mushrooms.
- Continue to stir while adding the stock.
- Bring the heat back to medium-high and stir while the gravy thickens.
- Add the canned venison, including liquid from the jar.
- Heat through and serve with sides of your choice.
BBQ Canned Venison Recipe
BBQ Canned Venison Pasta with Smoked Red Pepper Cream
by Bobbie Jo Wasilko
He Hunts She Cooks
Serves 4
BBQ canned venison makes quick work for a creamy, spicy, venison pasta dinner. For the BBQ venison recipe, see my previous blog post for BBQ Canned Venison. http://hehuntsshecooks.com/canning-game-meat/.
by Bobbie Jo Wasilko
He Hunts She Cooks
Serves 4
BBQ canned venison makes quick work for a creamy, spicy, venison pasta dinner. For the BBQ venison recipe, see my previous blog post for BBQ Canned Venison. http://hehuntsshecooks.com/canning-game-meat/.
Ingredients
- **1 quart jar BBQ Canned Venison
- 2 tbs. Bobbie’s BBQ Rub (or substitute your favorite cajun spice rub)
- Pinch of Cayenne Pepper
- 1 package Cream Cheese
- 12 oz. Penne Pasta
- 5 Red Bell Peppers
- 2 Shallots, minced
- 2 Spring Onions, cut into small rings, white and green parts
- 3/4 cup Heavy Cream
- 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, divided
- 2 Tbs. Butter
- 2 Tbs. Grape Seed Oil (substitute canola, or vegetable oil)
Instructions
- Smoke whole bell peppers for 1 hour in a smoker Or place peppers on a foil lined sheet and place in a 450 degree oven until the skins are charred (smoking is preferred, but do what you can).
- Then place the peppers in a paper bag until cool enough to handle (the steam created will help loosen the peels).
- Peel the skins, remove the stems and seeds and discard, and chop the peppers very finely, and set aside.
- While the peppers are smoking, prep the other ingredients.
- Mince the shallot, and set aside.
- Cut the spring onions into small rings and set aside.
- Boil the pasta in salted water and set aside.
- To a large sauté pan, heat 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat.
- Add the shallot and sauté for 1 minute.
- Then add the chopped red peppers and sauté 1 minute.
- Add the cream cheese, heavy cream, bbq rub, cayenne pepper and half the parmesan cheese, and stir while the cream cheese melts.
- Drain the venison (discard the liquid, if you like) and add the venison to the red pepper cream sauce.
- Heat until bubbling.
- Add the spring onions.
- Serve the sauce over the pasta, and top with the remaining parmesan cheese.
Notes
**See BBQ Canned Venison for recipe: http://hehuntsshecooks.com/canning-game-meat/
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FHFH welcomes the following participating meat processors:
- Albemarle Meat Processing Plant in Albemarle, NC
- K&G Meat Market in Kerrville, TX
CLICK HERE for a list of all participating meat processors.
Deer Donated to FHFH in Pennsylvania
FHFH Receives $30,000 Walmart State Grant for Indiana Hunger Relief
Meat from FHFH ready for distribution at the Lapel Food Pantry.
Indianapolis, IN (October 19, 2017) – Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) has received a $30,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation’s State Giving Program to assist with the organization’s hunger relief effort in the state of Indiana. This grant will positively impact local communities by enabling FHFH to provide nutritious meat from donated deer and livestock to food banks and ministries that feed those in need.
“The Walmart Foundation continues to be a faithful partner in our mission to help hunters and farmers address the significant hunger problem in Indiana and across the nation,” said FHFH Executive Director Josh Wilson. “This grant will help hunters and farmers in the state provide meat for over 60,000 meals to the hungry this hunting season.”
FHFH gives hunters and farmers in Indiana the opportunity to donate deer and livestock to 24 participating butcher shops for processing and distribution to food banks, shelters, soup kitchens and ministries that feed the hungry. The organization raises financial support to pay the meat processing bills.
“Walmart has always invested in the communities we serve and we are proud to be able to support Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry right here in Indiana,” said Market Manager Corey Langston. “Walmart believes in their mission to provide meat and protein to Hoosiers across the state and hopes that we can continue to help this organization and others make a difference for our area customers.”
The Walmart Foundation supports organizations by awarding grants that have a long-lasting, positive impact on communities across the U.S. To be considered for support, applicants must have a current 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Additional information about the program’s funding guidelines and application process are available online at www.walmartfoundation.org.
As part of Walmart’s $2 billion commitment to fight hunger, Walmart stores in Indiana donated 17.3 million pounds of food, in fiscal year 2017, or the equivalent of 14.4 million meals. In fact, just in the last giving cycle, Walmart gave over $500,000 to 13 Indiana nonprofits. For more information on Walmart’s fight against hunger, visit http://foundation.walmart.com/our-focus/hunger.
About Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry:
People across America who struggle with food insecurity are often desperate for meat and protein items. FHFH gives nutritious meat to feeding programs and ministries that help those in need by paying local butcher shops to process deer and livestock that are donated by farmers and hunters. Meat for 18.7 million meals has been donated, processed and distributed by FHFH since 1997. The organization welcomes new supporters and volunteers to join the cause. To learn more please visit www.fhfh.org, call toll-free 866-438-3434, or email staff@fhfh.org.
About Philanthropy at Walmart:
By using our strengths to help others, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation create opportunities for people to live better every day. We have stores in 28 countries, employing more than 2.2 million associates and doing business with thousands of suppliers who, in turn, employ millions of people. We are helping people live better by accelerating upward job mobility and economic development for the retail workforce; addressing hunger and making healthier, more sustainably-grown food a reality; and building strong communities where we operate and inspiring our associates to give back. Whether it is helping to lead the fight against hunger in the United States with $2 billion in cash and in-kind donations or supporting Women’s Economic Empowerment through a series of grants totaling $10 million to the Women in Factories training program in Bangladesh, China, India and Central America, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are not only working to tackle key social issues, we are also collaborating with others to inspire solutions for long-lasting systemic change. To learn more about Walmart’s giving, visit http://www.foundation.walmart.com.
“The Walmart Foundation continues to be a faithful partner in our mission to help hunters and farmers address the significant hunger problem in Indiana and across the nation,” said FHFH Executive Director Josh Wilson. “This grant will help hunters and farmers in the state provide meat for over 60,000 meals to the hungry this hunting season.”
FHFH gives hunters and farmers in Indiana the opportunity to donate deer and livestock to 24 participating butcher shops for processing and distribution to food banks, shelters, soup kitchens and ministries that feed the hungry. The organization raises financial support to pay the meat processing bills.
“Walmart has always invested in the communities we serve and we are proud to be able to support Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry right here in Indiana,” said Market Manager Corey Langston. “Walmart believes in their mission to provide meat and protein to Hoosiers across the state and hopes that we can continue to help this organization and others make a difference for our area customers.”
The Walmart Foundation supports organizations by awarding grants that have a long-lasting, positive impact on communities across the U.S. To be considered for support, applicants must have a current 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Additional information about the program’s funding guidelines and application process are available online at www.walmartfoundation.org.
As part of Walmart’s $2 billion commitment to fight hunger, Walmart stores in Indiana donated 17.3 million pounds of food, in fiscal year 2017, or the equivalent of 14.4 million meals. In fact, just in the last giving cycle, Walmart gave over $500,000 to 13 Indiana nonprofits. For more information on Walmart’s fight against hunger, visit http://foundation.walmart.com/our-focus/hunger.
About Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry:
People across America who struggle with food insecurity are often desperate for meat and protein items. FHFH gives nutritious meat to feeding programs and ministries that help those in need by paying local butcher shops to process deer and livestock that are donated by farmers and hunters. Meat for 18.7 million meals has been donated, processed and distributed by FHFH since 1997. The organization welcomes new supporters and volunteers to join the cause. To learn more please visit www.fhfh.org, call toll-free 866-438-3434, or email staff@fhfh.org.
About Philanthropy at Walmart:
By using our strengths to help others, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation create opportunities for people to live better every day. We have stores in 28 countries, employing more than 2.2 million associates and doing business with thousands of suppliers who, in turn, employ millions of people. We are helping people live better by accelerating upward job mobility and economic development for the retail workforce; addressing hunger and making healthier, more sustainably-grown food a reality; and building strong communities where we operate and inspiring our associates to give back. Whether it is helping to lead the fight against hunger in the United States with $2 billion in cash and in-kind donations or supporting Women’s Economic Empowerment through a series of grants totaling $10 million to the Women in Factories training program in Bangladesh, China, India and Central America, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are not only working to tackle key social issues, we are also collaborating with others to inspire solutions for long-lasting systemic change. To learn more about Walmart’s giving, visit http://www.foundation.walmart.com.
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Hunger Isn’t Seasonal
Hunters Are Hunting Down Hunger!
“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, ….” Matthew 25:35
Hunting season has begun in many parts of our country.
Hunters are not only providing venison to feed their own families, but they are donating deer to FHFH’s participating meat processors to help feed men, women and children who are struggling to get enough to eat. The processed meat is then given to food banks, food pantries and feeding ministries. But hunger isn’t seasonal – it’s all year round. Hunting season is an important time of the year to stock up on much needed venison for the remainder of the year.
The USDA estimates that 42 million people, including 13 million children, in the United States were food insecure in 2015. That means 1 in 8 individuals (13.4%), and 1 in 6 children (17.9%), lived in households without consistent access to adequate food. In 2015, 5.4 million seniors struggled to afford enough to eat. (source: Feeding America)
People who are food insecure lack sustainable physical or economic access to enough safe, nutritious, and socially acceptable food for a healthy and productive life. Protein is a vital component of a balanced diet for proper growth and good health.
Food banks and other feeding programs often list meat and protein items among their top food donation needs. The donation of fresh meat is typically less frequent than other food items, and due to the higher cost of meat, most agencies are unable to purchase sufficient quantities. Venison is a nutritious low fat protein source.
People who are food insecure lack sustainable physical or economic access to enough safe, nutritious, and socially acceptable food for a healthy and productive life. Protein is a vital component of a balanced diet for proper growth and good health.
Food banks and other feeding programs often list meat and protein items among their top food donation needs. The donation of fresh meat is typically less frequent than other food items, and due to the higher cost of meat, most agencies are unable to purchase sufficient quantities. Venison is a nutritious low fat protein source.
Individuals, businesses, churches, clubs and foundations make contributions to FHFH to help cover the costs of processing, packaging and freezing the meat so there is no cost to the hunter donating the deer or to those receiving the meat.
FHFH has provided 18.7 MILLION servings of meat to feed people struggling with hunger. And it’s because of people like you that we have been able to do it!
A thank you note we received says it well:
“Hey guys, we can’t say enough about FHFH to our friends and fans. Thanks for doing what you’re doing. I was able to send a big doe your way from Ohio last night. It’s an amazing feeling being able to donate to someone in need by doing what I love. Hunting has always been a huge part of my life and I have passed it on to my 4 year old son (Mason). All he wants to do is donate deer to the ‘hungry.’ When I asked why he wants to, he says, ‘It makes us heroes!’ That, to me, lets me know who I am. Thanks again guys and we hope to send more soon.” – Elton
Won’t you please consider helping someone in need? Here are some ways you can help:
Donate deer or livestock. CLICK HERE to find an FHFH participating meat processor.
CLICK HERE to make a secure online donation.
$10 = meat for 20 meals
$25 = meat for 50 meals
$50 = meat for 100 meals
You can also mail a donation to Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry at P.O. Box 323, Williamsport, MD 21795. If you’d like to designate your donation for a particular FHFH Chapter, please write the chapter name, code or county in the memo line of the check.
On behalf of FHFH and all those in our country suffering from hunger, we THANK YOU for your donation!
Si
ncerely,
ncerely,
Josh Wilson
Executive Director
Farmers & Hunters Feeding the Hungry
Gulf Coast FHFH Assists with Hurricane Relief Efforts in Florida
FHFh Display at Baseball Stadium in Pennsylvania
Matt Coblentz, coordinator for Lehigh Valley FHFH (PA-08), had several opportunities to set up a display at their local minor league baseball stadium this year. The team is the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs. Matt is at the FHFH display with his dad Matt Moses Coblentz.
A big thank you to the baseball team for supporting FHFH’s cause in their community!
FHFH at country Life Fest in Maryland
FHFH Executive Director Josh Wilson and his family had a booth at the Country Life Fest held August 19 and 20, 2017 at the St. Mary’s County fairgrounds in Maryland. The two-day festival focused on the great outdoors, hunting, fishing, entertainment and country living.
FHFH had a dart gun target for kids to shoot at and gave away hats and shirts for donations of any amount.
Walmart Foundation grants $50,000 to FHFH for Maryland Hunger Relief!
Left to right: Dave Riordan (Frederick County FHFH Coordinator), Josh Wilson (FHFH Executive Director), Tina Smith (Shuff’s Meat Market), Sarah McAleavy (Frederick Food Bank Director), Ijaz Ahmad (Walmart Store Manager in Frederick, MD)
Hagerstown, MD (October 12, 2017) – Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) has received a $50,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation’s State Giving Program to assist with the organization’s hunger relief effort in the state of Maryland. This grant will positively impact local communities by enabling FHFH to provide nutritious meat from donated deer and livestock to food banks and ministries that feed those in need.
“The Walmart Foundation is a faithful partner in our mission to help hunters and farmers address the significant hunger problem both in Maryland and across the nation,” said FHFH Executive Director Josh Wilson. “This grant will help us provide meat for an additional 100,000 meals to the hungry of the state this hunting season.”
The grant check was presented by Ijaz Ahmad, Store Manager in Frederick, MD, to FHFH Executive Director Josh Wilson during a ceremony held at the Frederick Food Bank. Also in attendance were FHFH Frederick Coordinator Dave Riordan, Robin Shuff from Shuff’s Meat Market in Thurmont, MD, and Frederick Food Bank Director Sarah McAleavy.
“Walmart and the Walmart Foundation believe that every family should have access to affordable, nutritious food and are proud to continue expanding resources in Maryland through our work with Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry,” said Ijaz Ahmad, Store Manager in Frederick, MD. “By combining the organization’s passion for the outdoors, with their compassion for those in need, Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry is tackling hunger in an innovative way, helping our residents in Maryland to live better.”
FHFH gives hunters and farmers in Maryland the opportunity to donate deer and livestock to 38 participating butcher shops for processing and distribution to food banks, shelters, soup kitchens and ministries that feed the hungry. The organization raises financial support to pay the meat processing bills.
The Walmart Foundation’s State Giving Program supports organizations by awarding grants that have a long-lasting, positive impact on communities across the U.S. To be considered for support, applicants must have a current 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Additional information about the program’s funding guidelines and application process are available online at www.walmartfoundation.org.
In FY2017, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation awarded $6,570,000 in cash and in-kind donations to Maryland charities, including 3,090,000 million pounds of food donated to local food banks, which is the equivalent of 2,578,000 meals. For more information on Walmart’s fight against hunger, visit http://foundation.walmart.com/our-focus/hunger.
About Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry:
People across America who struggle with food insecurity are often desperate for meat and protein items. FHFH gives nutritious meat to feeding programs and ministries that help those in need by paying local butcher shops to process deer and livestock that are donated by farmers and hunters. Meat for 18.7 million meals has been donated, processed and distributed by FHFH since 1997. The organization welcomes new supporters and volunteers to join the cause. To learn more please visit www.fhfh.org, call toll-free 866-438-3434, or email staff@fhfh.org.
About Philanthropy at Walmart:
By using our strengths to help others, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation create opportunities for people to live better every day. Walmart has stores in 28 countries, employing more than 2.3 million associates and doing business with thousands of suppliers who, in turn, employ millions of people. Through our philanthropy, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are helping people live better by accelerating upward job mobility and economic development for the retail workforce; addressing hunger and making healthier, more sustainably-grown food a reality; and building strong communities where we operate and inspiring our associates to give back. Whether it is helping to lead the fight against hunger in the United States with $2 billion in cash and in-kind donations or supporting Women’s Economic Empowerment through a series of grants totaling $10 million to the Women in Factories training program in Bangladesh, China, India and Central America, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are not only working to tackle key social issues, we are also collaborating with others to inspire solutions for long-lasting systemic change. To learn more about Walmart’s giving, visit foundation.walmart.com.
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“The Walmart Foundation is a faithful partner in our mission to help hunters and farmers address the significant hunger problem both in Maryland and across the nation,” said FHFH Executive Director Josh Wilson. “This grant will help us provide meat for an additional 100,000 meals to the hungry of the state this hunting season.”
The grant check was presented by Ijaz Ahmad, Store Manager in Frederick, MD, to FHFH Executive Director Josh Wilson during a ceremony held at the Frederick Food Bank. Also in attendance were FHFH Frederick Coordinator Dave Riordan, Robin Shuff from Shuff’s Meat Market in Thurmont, MD, and Frederick Food Bank Director Sarah McAleavy.
“Walmart and the Walmart Foundation believe that every family should have access to affordable, nutritious food and are proud to continue expanding resources in Maryland through our work with Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry,” said Ijaz Ahmad, Store Manager in Frederick, MD. “By combining the organization’s passion for the outdoors, with their compassion for those in need, Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry is tackling hunger in an innovative way, helping our residents in Maryland to live better.”
FHFH gives hunters and farmers in Maryland the opportunity to donate deer and livestock to 38 participating butcher shops for processing and distribution to food banks, shelters, soup kitchens and ministries that feed the hungry. The organization raises financial support to pay the meat processing bills.
The Walmart Foundation’s State Giving Program supports organizations by awarding grants that have a long-lasting, positive impact on communities across the U.S. To be considered for support, applicants must have a current 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Additional information about the program’s funding guidelines and application process are available online at www.walmartfoundation.org.
In FY2017, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation awarded $6,570,000 in cash and in-kind donations to Maryland charities, including 3,090,000 million pounds of food donated to local food banks, which is the equivalent of 2,578,000 meals. For more information on Walmart’s fight against hunger, visit http://foundation.walmart.com/our-focus/hunger.
About Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry:
People across America who struggle with food insecurity are often desperate for meat and protein items. FHFH gives nutritious meat to feeding programs and ministries that help those in need by paying local butcher shops to process deer and livestock that are donated by farmers and hunters. Meat for 18.7 million meals has been donated, processed and distributed by FHFH since 1997. The organization welcomes new supporters and volunteers to join the cause. To learn more please visit www.fhfh.org, call toll-free 866-438-3434, or email staff@fhfh.org.
About Philanthropy at Walmart:
By using our strengths to help others, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation create opportunities for people to live better every day. Walmart has stores in 28 countries, employing more than 2.3 million associates and doing business with thousands of suppliers who, in turn, employ millions of people. Through our philanthropy, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are helping people live better by accelerating upward job mobility and economic development for the retail workforce; addressing hunger and making healthier, more sustainably-grown food a reality; and building strong communities where we operate and inspiring our associates to give back. Whether it is helping to lead the fight against hunger in the United States with $2 billion in cash and in-kind donations or supporting Women’s Economic Empowerment through a series of grants totaling $10 million to the Women in Factories training program in Bangladesh, China, India and Central America, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are not only working to tackle key social issues, we are also collaborating with others to inspire solutions for long-lasting systemic change. To learn more about Walmart’s giving, visit foundation.walmart.com.
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