Pressure Cooker Venison Stew Recipes

VENISON STEW RECIPE (USING A PRESSURE COOKER)

Steps:

• Press "start" on the pressure cooker and select "saute/high" then select "start." Saute the chopped bacon until it renders some of its fat. If using oil instead, heat oil.
• Season the stew meat with salt, paprika, black pepper, and crushed red pepper. Brown the meat in batches, making sure not to crowd the pressure cooker.
• Add diced yellow onion and garlic to the last batch of meat and saute until caramelized.
• Return the remaining meat to the pot, along with the broth. Deglaze the pot, scraping up any brown bits that may be stuck to the bottom of the pot. Add diced tomatoes, thyme, and sage. Stir to combine.
• Lock the lid in place, and select "high pressure." Set the vent to "seal" and the time to 15 minutes, then press "start." When the time is up, "natural release" for 5 minutes then finish with a "quick release." When the valve drops, remove the lid and stir in the potatoes and carrots.
• Lock the lid in place again and select "pressure cook." Set the vent to "seal." Set the time to 5 minutes and press "start." When the time is up, "natural release" for 5 minutes, followed by "quick pressure release."
• Meanwhile, whisk wine and flour together to form a paste. Stir in ½ cup of the hot broth from the pot until you have a smooth slurry.
• Pour the slurry back into the pot, and stir to combine. Select "saute" and "start." Bring the stew to a boil, stirring until the stew is thickened.

INSTANT POT® VENISON POT ROAST

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add olive oil and let heat for 1 minute. Place venison roast in the hot oil and cook for 2 minutes. Flip roast over and sear for 2 minutes more. Cancel Saute mode.
• Place water in a small bowl and add beef stew seasoning; whisk until seasoning is dissolved. Pour mixture over the roast.
• Close and lock the lid. Select High pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 120 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Add potatoes and carrots to the pot and spoon sauce over them to coat.
• Close and lock the lid again. Select High pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes. Transfer to serving plates. Season with salt and pepper.

PRESSURE COOKER BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Heat the oil in the bottom of the pressure cooker over medium-high heat. If your cooker has an insert, remove it and cook directly in the bottom of the pot. Add the onion and beef, and cook until browned on the outside.
• Stir in the water, bouillon cubes and carrots, close the lid, and secure the pressure regulator. Heat until you start to hear sizzling, then reduce the heat to medium, and set your timer for 20 minutes. If you have an adjustable pressure regulator, set it for 10 pounds of pressure.
• Meanwhile, place the potatoes in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain. This whole process should take about the same amount of time as the rest of the stew.
• When the 20 minutes are up, release the pressure from the pot according to the manufacturer's instructions - mine needs to sit under cold running water for 5 minutes until the lid can be released.
• Remove the lid, and place the pot over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Stir the cornstarch into a small amount of cold water to make a slurry. Stir this into the stew, and cook for a few minutes. Add the potatoes to the stew, or place them in serving dishes, and ladle the stew over them.

EASY CANNED VENISON

Steps:

• Start by sanitizing your jars and washing lids and rings. I generally sanitize my jars in the dishwasher and just wash the lids and rings before getting started on canning day.
• Cut the venison into 1" cubes or thin slices trying to make sure to remove as much fat and silverskin as possible.
• Chop up onion and separate garlic cloves from bulb of garlic removing the outer shell.
• Pack the jars tightly with meat, a ½ Tablespoon of chopped onion, and one clove of garlic. I usually add the garlic and onion to the bottom and pack the meat on top of those.
• Leave a generous 1" of headspace at the top. If you see a lot of air pockets, use a spatula along to remove the air pocket and push the meat down into the space. You want this to be as tightly packed as you can manage, but you probably won't get all of the air pockets. That's ok, just get as many of the big ones as you can.
• Once you have the jars packed, sprinkle ½ teaspoon of salt onto the top of the meat.
• Wipe the jar rim with a clean, damp cloth and center the lid on the jar. Tighten the ring to finger tight.
• Place the jars in your pressure canner. Add about 3" of water and a Tablespoon of vinegar to your canner. Tighten the lid to the top.
• Start with high heat and allow the water to come to a boil until steam begins escaping the vent. Allow canner to vent for 10 minutes.
• Place the weight on the vent. You'll need a 10 pound weight under 1,000 ft and 15 for over 1,000 ft.
• Allow the canner to come to pressure. Once the weight starts jiggling, reduce the heat to medium. You should continue to see and hear your weight jiggle every 10 to 15 seconds once you reduce the heat.
• Process pint jars for one hour fifteen minutes. You can can this in quarts, which you will process for 90 minutes.
• Once the jars have processed, turn off the heat and allow the canner to come down to 0 pressure naturally. Once the canner reads 0 pressure, carefully remove the lid and allow the jars to sit for another 2 minutes.
• Remove the jars to a towel-lined counter to sit undisturbed for 12 to 24 hours before checking the seal. Store good seals in a cool dark place. If one doesn't have a good seal, place in the refrigerator to eat within a few days.

INSTANT POT VENISON STEAK RECIPE

Steps:

• Remove butcher paper or plastic wrapping from frozen venison and place inside the pot.
• Sprinkle over one Tablespoon of onion soup mix per pound of meat.
• Pour one 14.5 oz. can of quality beef broth into the inner pot and lock the lid.
• Press the "Manual" button using high pressure and set the time for 90 minutes.
• When the 90 minutes are up, allow the instant pot to come to natural pressure release.
• When the float valve drops, open the lid and remove the meat.
• Serve alongside roasted vegetables or your favorite sides.

"VENISON CURRY STEW"

Steps:

• In a large heavy bottomed pot, heat the oil. Season the venison cubes with salt and pepper and add them to the oil, browning them on all sides, about 5 minutes.
• Add the lemongrass, garlic, onion and ginger and stir until it exudes its aroma, about 5 minutes.
• Add the bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, chili flakes, and curry and stir well.
• Pour in the coconut milk and chicken stock, and stir. Cover and let simmer for about 2 hours, until the venison becomes tender.
• After 2 hours, add the squash and cover. Let cook until the squash is tender and the venison cubes fall apart easily.
• Garnish with cilantro leaves and serve.

PRESSURE COOKER VENISON STEW

Steps:

• Trim stew beef and cut into bite sized pieces (do not coat in flour).
• In the pre-heated pressure cooker, without the lid at high heat, add the oil, and brown the meat until golden on all sides. Remove, and set aside.
• Add the onions, carrots, celery, garlic, onion powder and seasoned salt and sautee' until the onions begin to soften (about 3-5 minutes).
• Now, deglaze the aromatics with the wine and let it almost completely evaporate (don't worry, you are concentrating the flavor and removing the liquid).
• Add the meat, and beef broth. Stir everything together and add the potatoes on top (do not stir anymore) and sprinkle on rosemary.
• Pressure Cook on HIGH 15-20 minutes, use a natural pressure release (if the pressure has not come down by itself in 10 minutes, you can release the remaining pressure using the quick pressure release).
• In the meantime, in a small pan, melt the butter and stir in the flour. You will get a thick paste, continue cooking it until it turns from white to a light tan. Set aside and wait for pressure cooking to finish.
• When the cooking time has completed, open the pressure cooker, add the butter mixture stir and simmer everything together for 5 minutes before serving.