Pickled Deer Heart Recipe

This is my first time trying out a recipe like this. Honestly, I never thought I’d be making Pickled Deer Heart, but here we are! Don’t worry though, it’s super easy. It only takes about 10 minutes to put together, but then you gotta wait for at least 3 days before you can dig in and enjoy it. Trust me, it’s worth the wait!

I see a lot of Food blogs use this Pickled Deer Heart Recipe as a base for lots of other dishes, Or you can enjoy it alone with some Garlic bread, You will love the taste.

What is a Pickled Deer Heart?

Pickled deer heart is a tasty dish made by soaking tender deer heart meat in a tangy, flavorful sauce. To make it, you clean the heart, then mix vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and spices in a pot. After cooling, you pour the sauce over the heart in a jar and let it sit in the fridge for 3 days. Finally, slice thinly and enjoy on its own or with bread and cheese.

Ingredients

• 1 deer heart, thoroughly cleaned and trimmed
• 2 cups white vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 cloves garlic, smashed
• Optional: additional spices such as cloves, cinnamon, or juniper berries for extra flavor complexity

Kitchen Equipment Needed

• Saucepan
• Sterilized glass jar or container with an airtight lid
• Knife for trimming and slicing

How to Make Pickled Deer Heart Recipe?

Step 1:

Ensure the deer heart is cleaned and trimmed, removing any excess fat or connective tissue. Cut the deer heart into small, bite-sized pieces.

Step 2:

Mix vinegar, water, sugar, salt, peppercorns, bay leaves, and garlic in a pot. Cook it until the sugar and salt melt, then let it cool.

Step 3:

Put the cleaned deer heart pieces in a clean jar. Pour the cooled sauce over it until it’s all covered. You can add extra spices if you like.

Step 4:

Close the jar tight and put it in the fridge. Leave it there for 3 days so the flavors mix nicely.

Step 5:

After waiting, your pickled deer heart is ready! You can serve as a yummy appetizer or part of a fancy snack with bread, or you can do so many dishes based on it.

Tips

• Make sure the deer heart is fresh and properly cleaned before pickling for the best flavor.
• Feel free to try different spices like cloves or cinnamon to add extra flavor to your pickling brine.
• Make sure the deer heart is fully covered with the pickling brine in the jar to preserve its taste.

What to Pair with this Pickled Deer Heart?

For a light meal, enjoy your pickled deer heart with a fresh salad and pickles. Also, you can pair it with some Salad potatoes, and of course don’t forget some cheese, any cheese you like will be good with it.

As for drinks, try it with sparkling water with citrus, It pairs so well with this Pickled Deer Heart.

FAQ

Can I use other types of vinegar for pickling?

While white vinegar is commonly used in this recipe, you can experiment with different types such as apple cider vinegar for unique flavor variations.

Can I substitute deer heart with another type of meat?

Of course, you can explore alternatives such as beef heart or lamb heart with the steps in this recipe.

How long can I store this pickled deer heart?

Properly stored in the refrigerator, pickled deer heart can be enjoyed for up to two weeks.

Are there any additional spices I can add to enhance the flavor?

You can experiment with adding spices like juniper berries to the pickling brine for extra flavor complexity.

Conclusion

Try this Pickled Deer Heart! Enjoy it solo with some other sides or use it as a base on many other dishes you can make, this dish will impress. Share the recipe, and join me for more delicious recipes on my blog.