What part of the deer is best for bacon?

Breast
Cuts to use for venison bacon (Breast is best) You can use a lot of different parts of your deer to make venison bacon, but the breast has a really nice fat/meat ratio, without having too much meat that would be dry, and too much fat that would be, well, too fatty.

Is venison bacon healthier than regular bacon?

Venison bacon is not only healthier than regular pork, but it’s also better for you because of its leaner meat and lower cholesterol content. Unlike the greasy bacon you might be used to, this venison tastes much more robust with a flavor that cannot be matched by any bacon I’ve tried before in my life!

How long does venison bacon last in the fridge?

Use cooked venison that has been safely refrigerated within three to four days.

What seasoning is good on deer meat?

Top 10 Venison Seasonings

• Deer Camp Wild Game Seasoning.
• No. 405 Blue Ribbon Garlic Summer Sausage Seasoning.
• No. 391 Jalapeno Summer Sausage Seasoning.
• No. 744 Spicy Garlic Summer Sausage Seasoning.
• No. 493 Hot Stick Seasoning.
• No. 685 Honey BBQ Snack Stick Seasoning.
• No. 958 Red Barn Bologna Seasoning.
• Venison Jerky Kit.

How much bacon do you grind with deer meat?

Most of my grind is pure. Some gets 16% bacon ends and pieces. 5 lbs venison/antelope/elk and 1lb bacon ends and pieces. This is specifically for burgers.

Can you get bacon from a cow?

Fortunately, cows also have bellies, and that’s where we get beef bacon. Beef belly, sometimes known as the “navel,” is located just below the brisket, in what we might think of as the beef plate or the underside of the short ribs. Chances are you’ll have to order it from your butcher, or online.

Can you eat 2 year old frozen bacon?

Editor: According to the USDA, fresh or thawed bacon should be used within 7 days. Technically, frozen food will stay safe to eat nearly indefinitely, but for the sake of quality and taste we tend to freeze bacon no more than a few months.

Can you get sick from deer meat?

“Wild game meat, including venison, bear meat, and wild fowl may contain a variety of bacteria and parasites that can cause illness in humans if the meat is not properly cooked,” cautioned State Health Officer Karen McKeown. “Even healthy-looking animals can carry germs that can make you sick.”

What seasoning is in venison bacon?

Net Wt.: 13 oz. (368.6g) Seasoning Ingredients: Salt, Dextrose, Sodium Phosphate (14.58%), Sugar, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Natural Hickory Smoke Flavor, Sodium Erythorbate (1.75%), Spice, Spice Extractives and less than 2% Silicon Dioxide added as a processing aid.

How much bacon is in a deer burger?

70% venison, 30% bacon ends and pieces is what I do. This ratio makes some really tasty venison bacon burgers.