This shredded venison sandwich recipe offers several great health benefits, primarily because venison is a highly nutritious meat. Venison (deer meat) is naturally very lean, making it much lower in fat, saturated fat, and calories than traditional beef or pork. It is packed with high-quality protein, which helps build and repair muscles, and it is an excellent source of essential vitamins and minerals, including iron, zinc, and B vitamins that boost your daily energy levels. Additionally, because this recipe uses a slow cooker, the meat becomes incredibly tender without needing any extra heavy cooking oils or butter, keeping the overall fat content low.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cut venison roast in half; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker.
- In a large bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, lemon juice, soy sauce, Liquid Smoke if desired, and seasonings.
- Pour over venison. Cover and cook on high for 4-1/2 to 5 hours or until meat is tender.
- Remove the roast; set aside to cool.
- Strain sauce and return to slow cooker.
- Shred meat, using two forks; stir into sauce and heat through.
- Using a slotted spoon, spoon meat mixture onto each bun.
