Cajun Smoked Venison Neck Recipe

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When preparing to cook any meat – venison in particular – first let it reach room temperature. To do so, remove it from the refrigerator at least 45 minutes prior to cooking.

If using wood chips in your smoker, soak them in 2 tablespoons vanilla extract and red wine.

Serves: 2-4
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 8 hours 40 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 deer neck, bone in
• 2 Vidalia onions, roughly chopped
• 3 bell peppers, roughly chopped
• 6-8 stalks celery, roughly chopped
• 4 portobello mushrooms, roughly chopped
• 1 fresh whole garlic (6 bulbs)
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• Fresh basil chiffonade
• 3 cups beef stock or demi glaze
• 1 cup red wine
• 1 ring smoked kielbasa sausage

Dry Rub Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons blackened steak seasoning
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon Zatarain’s Pro Boil

Directions: