Give this stuffed Venison Heart recipe a try and discover just how surprisingly tender and mild flavored this superfood really is! Using some simple seasoning is all you need for this perfect meal.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20-30 minutes (depending on size of heart)

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

1 heart, venison or beef

2 T. Butter or a mixture of butter and lard

4 bacon strips, thick or thin

Stuffing:

1/2 C. Panko crumbs

1 tsp. Dried parsley flakes or 2 tsp. Fresh

1/4 tsp. Dried thyme leaves or 2 tsp. Fresh

1/2 tsp. Dried rubbed sage or 1 tsp. Fresh

1/4 tsp. Salt

Pepper to taste

3 T. Water

What to do:

Cut the heart open in a spiral fashion and remove any visible strings, arteries and blood vessels; trim off excess fat, if any. Set aside.

In a small mixing bowl, combine your stuffing ingredients. Spread your mixture on the cut side of the heart. Roll the heart up, season with salt and pepper. Wrap your bacon around the heart securing with wooden toothpicks or butchers twine. Cut your heart between the toothpicks or twine.

Add butter to a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat. Once your skillet is nicely heated add your heart and cook for 8 to 10 minutes turning once or twice making sure both sides are cooked until desired donenss.