Got our first buck

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The only liver I'll eat is right outta the bird, lol. When we butcher a batch DH gets the heart and gizzard - I get the livers. Yum!
 

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The only liver I'll eat is right outta the bird, lol. When we butcher a batch DH gets the heart and gizzard - I get the livers. Yum!

I've never actually tried bird liver before. I've had grouse gizzard, heart, kidneys but never tried the liver, not too sure why either.
Will have to give it a shot next season.
 

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Just found this thread.
Great buck for your first! Perfect size deer for filling the freezer.
I see people asking about the liver, did you end up giving he heart a try? Personally my favourite part, always the first thing I eat.



No, we just ate the meat.
 

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I've never actually tried bird liver before. I've had grouse gizzard, heart, kidneys but never tried the liver, not too sure why either.
Will have to give it a shot next season.


Batter and deep fry
 

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We just slice the liver thin and throw it in the frying pan with a bit of hot grease (bacon fat is great for this). 30 seconds or so on each side and that's it. If it's absolutely fresh you don't need to mess with things like flour and cornmeal etc. it tastes fantastic all on its own. Best accompaniment is onions sauteed in the bacon fat first before the liver.
 

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We just slice the liver thin and throw it in the frying pan with a bit of hot grease (bacon fat is great for this). 30 seconds or so on each side and that's it. If it's absolutely fresh you don't need to mess with things like flour and cornmeal etc. it tastes fantastic all on its own. Best accompaniment is onions sauteed in the bacon fat first before the liver.

We do egg wash, regular white flour, salt & pepper, toss them in the deep fryer, when they float they are done - delicious.
 

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For liver we just slice thin and fry it, bit of salt and pepper as well.
Make sure to leave a tiny bit for the pups as well. Same goes for the heart.
 

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