Venison

Fossil Farms Venison and Elk are tender & succulent, offering an exciting new flavor in red meat. All animals roam freely and graze freely in natural conditions on the pastures of the farm.  Our venison deer are fed only on grass and are supplemented during the colder months with only natural feed like hay and silage. Our venison is packaged in individual, cryovac packages with gold strips (when fresh) and silver strips (when frozen). Venison and elk are best when middle meats (racks, loins and tenders) are cooked quickly over high heat.  Legs and shoulders (except for muscles in the Denver leg) may be roasted slowly or braised. The Denver leg - completely seamed, cleaned and boneless - yields 100% usable meat. It lends itself well to grilling or sautéing due to its natural tenderness. Farm-raised, New Zealand Red Deer and Wapiti Elk are a Fossil Farms specialty with the super-high quality name of CERVENA. Imported from one of the largest producers in New Zealand, all of the venison products we sell have been free ranged and no growth hormones or antibiotics have ever been used.   A truly 100% all natural product!  New Zealand Cervena’s products are less “gamy” tasting than U.S. wild venison; are very lean and low in fat & cholesterol; and are a good source of protein. What is Cervena? Cervena is premium farmed venison from New Zealand. Cervena is distinguished from all other venison by the trademarked assurance that the meat has been naturally raised and processed in licensed Cervena plants according to internationally recognized quality standards. Wondering how to cook venison? See exclusive Fossil Farms Cervena Venison cooking instructions at the bottom of this page.

Venison

Venison Tenderloin (Two 1 - 1.5 lb. pieces) Code: VN01-LU-CWF-FS Price: $95.00 Quantity in Basket: none Our Venison tenderloin is the perfect gourmet meal for two or four. This item is packaged with two pieces weighing 1 to 1.5 lbs. each.

Venison Boneless Striploin Code: VN02-LU-CWF-FS Price: $125.00 Quantity in Basket: none Our Venison boneless striploin is packaged one piece per package. This item weighs approximately 3-4 pounds.

Venison French/Chops Rack (8 rib rack) Code: VN03-LU-CWF-FS Price: $89.99 Quantity in Basket: none This item is our large rack; perfect for a game dinner. Packaged one piece per package. Each rack is a 7 to 8 bone rack and weighs approximately 3 pounds.

Venison Sausage with Blueberries & Merlot Wine Code: CR07-CR-12Z-FS Price: $10.95 Quantity in Basket: none Delicious! One of our most popular sausages.   Full of subtle blueberry to compliment our venison. Great as a part of a mixed grill "game sampler." Each package contains four 3 oz. links. Total weight = 12 ounces.

Venison Flank Steak Code: G/VN15 Price: $22.00 Quantity in Basket: none Flank steak is a medium tender cut. Great for fajita's and stir fry! This item is packaged one piece per package and weighs approximately 1.5 to 2 lbs.

Venison Osso Bocco (Two 7-9 oz. pieces) Code: VN09-LU-CWZ-FS Price: $14.00 Quantity in Basket: none Venison Osso Bucco is packed with flavor! Show off your culinary talents. This item is packaged with two shank pieces per package and weighs approx. 1 pound.

Venison Stew Meat: 5 lb. package Code: G/VN10 Price: $40.00 Quantity in Basket: none Make a stew that's out-of-this-world! This item is packaged in a 5 pound package.

Venison Denver Leg Filet: (5-6 lbs. avg.) Code: VN28-FF-CWZ-FS Price: $95.00 Quantity in Basket: none Love our venison? Try our venison denver leg filet! This item is sold as a whole muscle, weighing an average of 5-6 lbs. Cut from the Denver Leg portions. The word "Denver" means denuded, boneless, leg meat.

Venison Cooking Tips & Suggested Cooking Times

Tips for Cooking Cervena Venison:

• Remove the venison from the packaging and allow it to breathe. The mildly funky odor is natural and will dispel in minutes, and the meat will regain its rosy red hue.
• Always pre-heat the cooking surface. Fossil Farms Cervena Vension should be cooked fast over high heat due to its low fat content. Brush or spray the grill or pan with oil before cooking; the added fat helps prevent sticking and drying out.
• We suggest Fossil Farms Cervena Venison be served medium-rare to medium for optimum flavor and texture.
• Fossil Farms Cervena Venison needs no marinating; it benefits from having its delicate flavors enhanced with seasonings, so marinate only if you want flavor variety.
• Because of its high protein and low fat levels, Fossil Farms Cervena Venison will continue to cook for a while after it is removed from the heat. Allow the meat to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

Suggested Cooking Times:
Fossil Farms Cervena Venison has a naturally deep red color that is much darker than beef, so you cannot rely on the color of the meat to judge its doneness. Fossil Farms Cervena Venison will look incredibly rare when it is actually medium and if it looks a pink “medium” color, it is actually well done.

Roasting:
We suggest using a meat thermometer for roasts, and cooking it to 130ºF; the meat will continue to cook after it’s removed from the oven. Searing the meat prior to roasting and allowing it to rest before serving helps the meat to retain its natural juices.
130º F = medium rare
135º – 145º F = medium
150º F = well done

Pan Frying:
½ to 1 inch thick cuts – cook one minute on each side over a high heat.

Saute or Stir Fry:
Cook 30 to 40 seconds over a high heat.

Grilling:
½ to 1 inch thick cuts – cook one minute on each side over a high flame.

Barbecuing:
1 ½ inch thick steaks or medallions – cook 2 minutes each side.