Mouthwatering Muntjac Recipes

Characteristically, muntjac have a ‘hunched’ appearance, as their rumps are higher than their shoulders.
Muntjac were brought from China to Woburn Park in Bedfordshire in the early 20th century. They are now widespread and increasing in number and range.

Keepers pie

Chinese Water Deer, Mid Week Wonders, Easy, Medium, Low & Slow, 1.30 - 2 hours, 2+ hours, Muntjac, Pheasant, Red, Roe, Sika, Venison

Persian style venison stew

Mid Week Wonders, Easy, Chinese Water Deer, Special Occasion, Medium, Low & Slow, Fallow, Autumn, 1.30 - 2 hours, Winter, 2+ hours, Muntjac, Red, Roe, Sika, Venison

Venison steak with green peppercorn sauce

Chinese Water Deer, Mid Week Wonders, Less than 30 mins, Easy, 30 mins - 1 hours, Medium, Special Occasion, Autumn, Fallow, Winter, Muntjac, Red, Roe, Sika, Venison

Jamaican style venison curry

Chinese Water Deer, Mid Week Wonders, Less than 30 mins, Easy, Special Occasion, 30 mins - 1 hours, Medium, Autumn, Fallow, Winter, Muntjac, Red, Roe, Sika, Venison

Venison Tartare with pickled girolles and autumn truffle

Spring, Summer, Medium, Special Occasion, Autumn, Restaurant Level, 1 - 1.30 hours, Winter, Muntjac, Red, Roe, Sika, Venison

Yorkshire game mosaic, blackberry, sloe gin, seeds and nuts

Spring, Chinese Water Deer, Summer, Duck, Special Occasion, Autumn, Restaurant Level, Fallow, Low & Slow, Winter, 2+ hours, Grouse, Mixed Species, Muntjac, Partridge, Pheasant, Pigeon, Red, Roe, Sika, Wild Boar, Venison, Other (Squirrel, Hare)

Simple Venison Burger

Spring, Easy, Chinese Water Deer, Mid Week Wonders, Less than 30 mins, Summer, Fallow, Autumn, Winter, In the Field, Muntjac, Red, Roe, Sika, Venison

Teriyaki Venison

Chinese Water Deer, Mid Week Wonders, Easy, Less than 30 mins, Special Occasion, Medium, 30 mins - 1 hours, Fallow, Autumn, In the Field, Winter, Muntjac, Red, Roe, Sika, Venison