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Pan-fried deer heart recipe.
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5 from 3 votes

Pan Fried Deer Heart

This easy pan fried deer heart is prepared by searing the venison heart in butter with fresh thyme and garlic.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Entree
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 364kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 deer heart cleaned and sliced
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 cloves garlic smashed
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • ½ yellow onion chopped
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Season deer heart to taste with salt and black pepper.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet set over medium high heat then add sliced deer heart, chopped onions, garlic, and thyme. Let the venison develop a sear, then flip, cooking for 2-4 minutes per side.
  • Let the venison cook to 130 degrees, or your desired level of doneness*, then remove from the skillet and serve with sauteed onions.

Notes

*Most commonly deer heart is cooked medium rare, however, the USDA recommends cooking organ meat to 160 degrees.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in your refrigerator and eat within five days.

Nutrition

Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 312mg | Sodium: 314mg | Potassium: 683mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 379IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 10mg