Fallow Deer Meat

Fallow deer meat comes from the European fallow deer and is a popular type of venison with a delicate flavour and lower fat content compared to beef. It has a dark red colour, firm texture and a characteristic mildly gamey aroma that is less pronounced than other types of wild game. In the kitchen it is most often prepared as goulash, roast, schnitzel or steak. Venison is traditionally served with sauces made from forest fruits such as cranberry or rosehip, alongside bread or potato dumplings. It is recommended to marinate the meat before cooking to soften the gamey notes and tenderise the flesh. It is well suited to celebratory and autumnal menus.