How to Prepare and Cook a Deer Heart!

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  • @mattdeckert6150
    @mattdeckert6150 Рік тому +10

    My grandfather taught me to love deer heart.. I just finished up my 38th year. I've eaten a LOT of heart over the years!
    Now even my 14 yr old son loves it!

  • @shawnholton8996
    @shawnholton8996 Рік тому +87

    One of my favorites. My dad used to cut it thin and basically stir fry it and simmer in a mushroom gravy served over egg noodles. Mouth watering.

    • @yoholmes273
      @yoholmes273 Рік тому +3

      Oooooooh I was just thinking of how good smothered with onions & mushrooms would be. Your Dad knew...

    • @lindapetersen1800
      @lindapetersen1800 Рік тому +2

      WOW that sounds great there !!! Never thought of doing it like that !!! Thanks for the tip !!!

    • @240guy9
      @240guy9 2 місяці тому

      Stroganoff with deer heart - sounds amazing

  • @adamdrouin2295
    @adamdrouin2295 Рік тому +17

    Deer heart is severely underrated. It's not far off from regular steak as far as organ meat goes and is absolutely delicious

  • @CJ_Caster
    @CJ_Caster Рік тому +35

    I love heart. I always try to get people to try it when I cook it. When anyone finally tries it, they're always surprised at how good it is. Great video! Keep up the good work!

  • @CJDM4
    @CJDM4 Рік тому +7

    The first meal from every deer we harvest... my little guys absolutely love it.

  • @rodneyfalk4591
    @rodneyfalk4591 Рік тому +34

    My grandma would slice it up and put it in her homemade stuffing for Thanksgiving or Christmas and nobody knew I did lol and it was delicious!😋

  • @craigesckelson1510
    @craigesckelson1510 11 місяців тому +5

    Thank you, was gonna watch a couple videos on cooking deer heart, this was the first one and I'll just stop here, well done

  • @keithricketts4867
    @keithricketts4867 Рік тому +13

    Should do a videos about the other organs and their options.. I am a firm believer of not letting anything go to waste.. great video guys

  • @DonSalier
    @DonSalier Рік тому +3

    One of the best breakfasts I've ever had was a fresh deer heart, seasoned with some salt and pepper, cooked medium rare with some fried onions... absolutely delicious!

  • @RyanPerkins-lm7cb
    @RyanPerkins-lm7cb Рік тому +16

    I really want to try deer Heart this way! The only way I’ve ever had deer Heart is boiled and ground with potato, onions, peppers, and garlic and made into hash! Deer Heart hash is really good with over easy eggs! Love your videos! God Bless from Caldwell Ohio!

    • @TheBeardedButchers
      @TheBeardedButchers  Рік тому +3

      Hey, nice last name. We're probably related! Thanks for following along!

    • @indiancowpeedrinker9241
      @indiancowpeedrinker9241 Рік тому

      ​@@TheBeardedButchersu guys look like hamas,please shave ur beards

    • @papakernz
      @papakernz Рік тому

      Definitely going to try a hash with one, never thought of that! Thanks for sharing that idea!

  • @dpuckett
    @dpuckett Рік тому +11

    Never been deer hunting but we did a lot of squirrel hunting with grandpa in SE Ohio. He loved squirrel and dumplings, good stuff. I remember getting to eat the hearts about the size of a cashew when grandma was frying them up.

    • @thomasnelson9767
      @thomasnelson9767 Рік тому +3

      My mom would put the heart in with the Squirrel and dumplings. It was very good.

    • @williamtell2496
      @williamtell2496 Рік тому +6

      I remember visiting my uncle when he was 75. We talked about hunting and he thought how nice it would be to have a shredded squirrel sandwich. He told me to grab his 16 gauge shot gun and go get us a few. I did. I cleaned and cooked them. Seasoned them and I shared one of the greatest memories in my life, shredded squirrel sandwiches with my uncle .When I see him again.. we will enjoy hunting and enjoying Shredded Squirrel sandwiches again.

  • @jonfillion3732
    @jonfillion3732 Рік тому +6

    did my first deer heart last year. the simpler you do it the better it gets, nothing fancy.

  • @Lucy-10001
    @Lucy-10001 Рік тому +2

    Ive never been around avid hunters although I grew up in Alaska. Total respect for people who use the whole animal and not waste food and hide of animals. If you don't like or use certain parts find someone who will appreciate them. ☺

    • @d-rayphelps1630
      @d-rayphelps1630 Рік тому

      You are 💯 percent correct!!! If you don't, find someone who does. I love to hunt, and I love sharing with people that don't hunt. It's awesome.

  • @andrewbarnes2702
    @andrewbarnes2702 11 місяців тому +2

    Love your work, and I have learned so many subtleties with the knife while watching you guys. I really appreciate it! My tip for the heart…even a huge whitetail has a heart that will fit inside a nitride/latex glove. When field dressing, if I don’t have a baggie (which I never do) I grip the heart in a clean glove and pull the glove off over the heart like putting a sock on one’s foot. Push it down to the fingers and tie her off. Done and no mess, no extra waste.

  • @kingdr111
    @kingdr111 Рік тому +2

    Love what you guys are doing by taking something intimidating to most and making it simple. Pickled deer heart is the favorite in our house, literally everyones favorite way to eat heart and second favorite part of the deer to smoked venison pastrami. We also slice it then give it a slight breading & seasoning, lightly fry it, then dip in something like a honey mustard or buttermilk ranch sauce.

  • @kimdawcatgirl
    @kimdawcatgirl Рік тому +5

    I have 3 deer heart in my freezer right now. Two bucks and a doe, and the one buck, his heart is the size of the the other two put together. Absolutely huge. He was a stately 8 pointer with a huge neck as well that got hit and ran into my neighbors field and died. Fed my cats and dog, kept his heart and liver in my freezer to give them later.

  • @asdisskagen6487
    @asdisskagen6487 Рік тому +1

    Heart is one of my most favorite meats. So glad to see it getting the love it deserves!

  • @jimbigboystoys4077
    @jimbigboystoys4077 Рік тому +3

    A guy I used to work with brought in some “Pickled” deer heart once. It was absolutely delicious!

  • @Grimthings
    @Grimthings Рік тому +13

    Heart is an absolute treat and something I look forward to every year. Especially elk heart. If you ever have the opportunity, you MUST try it. I usually fry up peppers, onions, and mushrooms with the heart.

    • @johnbaker6125
      @johnbaker6125 Рік тому

      Elk is definitely one of the best meats out there. There's an elk farm near me and it's been an absolute treat to have it.

  • @grege8716
    @grege8716 Рік тому +3

    One of my FAVORITES, my 9yr old grandson agrees!! 🦌

  • @echale3
    @echale3 25 днів тому +1

    I'm glad to see somebody else who eats the heart. I was on an 18th century trek (I'm a living historian) and pulled a deer heart out of my pack, sliced it up, and broiled it over the fire. Got a few odd looks from the other trekkers out with me, but it was damn good on a freezing cold Indiana winter's day!

  • @johnvaness8445
    @johnvaness8445 Годину тому

    Just finished watching this video, went straight to the fridge and pulled out the heart from the deer I took last weekend. It's already sliced and trimmed and on the menu for supper.
    thanks!

  • @codycollette5652
    @codycollette5652 Рік тому +2

    I'll have to try it that way! I love baked or boiled whole, lightly salted.. I've never worried about fat and ventricular trimming. You guys are the pros! I will have to try your way

  • @elmeromero1794
    @elmeromero1794 Рік тому +2

    It’s amazing how much of an animal that was hunted gets tossed away. I grew up in Mexico but now reside here in the USA. Last year I won a half of a cow on a raffle. The butcher shop that processed it called me to ask how thick I wanted my cuts. So I told them. Then I also asked what were they going to do with the heart, liver, kidneys, stomach, intestines, head and the tail. And the lady responded well nobody usually asks for them. I then said I’ll take them and she said ok. People don’t realize how good these parts are lol!!!! Oh by the way I also love deer heart!!

  • @HelenStella-i8k
    @HelenStella-i8k Рік тому

    My mother once did a demo. She bought a cow heart from the butcher and brought it home to demonstrate how the heart works. She held it under the tap and ran water in the aorta showing how the blood would come into the heart, and then squeezed the atria and ventricles, showing how it caused the water (in place of the blood) would be forced through the heart and from there to the lungs and back to the body. 100% would recommend, as it was a great teaching aid.

  • @sammarvin4644
    @sammarvin4644 Рік тому +1

    sam here from kenya and man the bearded butchers is my favourite channel on youtube. you are true masters of your craft and i absolutely love the passion.

  • @MrRebar15
    @MrRebar15 Рік тому +1

    *The Bearded Butchers* The heart & liver some of the best eating around, thank-you sir for taking the time to show us how it's done. GOD Bless.

  • @johnknorr1140
    @johnknorr1140 Рік тому +3

    Great video we save our dear hearts all the time

  • @johnbush2811
    @johnbush2811 Рік тому +4

    I love pan seared deer heart. Not something to waste!

  • @davidlivingston807
    @davidlivingston807 Рік тому +3

    You guys are awesome! Been watching your channel for a while now, should have subbed sooner but I am now! Doing what yall do has been a dream of mine since my first memories. So nice to see people respect what's put here on our planet and utilize it finely, especially out in good ol mother nature! Yall are some idols for sure

  • @caseyberning7789
    @caseyberning7789 Рік тому +7

    FINALLY!!! Lol! I remember the field dressing video you did way back and you said you were going to save the heart and grill it up. I’ve been waiting to see how you cooked them! And now I want some, lol

  • @brandonfalker5457
    @brandonfalker5457 Рік тому +1

    It is so awesome this video came up because I just cooked deer heart for my dog a couple days ago, thinking I won't like this, it is going to be a lot like liver. But after smelling it cook, I thought I have to try it. When I did, I will be saving every deer heart for me now. Lol Thank you to everyone that puts together the content. I love watching you guys

  • @josephshade2037
    @josephshade2037 Рік тому +2

    I Like deer heart. I like to soak mine in egg, milk and Italian spices. Then coat it in seasoned flour and deep fry it like chicken. Reminds me chicken gizzards.

  • @harveyrousejr.2069
    @harveyrousejr.2069 11 місяців тому

    I love to watch you guys cook on the various grills, hunt, and prepare the animals at the butcher shop. And your seasoning are awesome as well.

  • @milesharvey2464
    @milesharvey2464 3 місяці тому +1

    I wrap mine with bacon after marinating it with pineapple juice and seasoning 👏 give it a shot 🤩 it makes perfect bacon wrapped kebabs!

  • @terryhawkins4295
    @terryhawkins4295 Рік тому +1

    I've ben eating deer heart for 25 years, love it!

  • @eddiewilson8119
    @eddiewilson8119 Рік тому +3

    Thank you guys for sharing this video and I can only imagine how it taste 😋❤❤❤!

  • @brianhina8538
    @brianhina8538 11 місяців тому

    I have 155 acres in southeaster Ohio. I let others hunt as long a they give me the heart and liver. Never did it over and wood flame. Looks awesome.

  • @WesleyLawrence-c3l
    @WesleyLawrence-c3l Рік тому +1

    Thanks team, I watched this video on Friday night and prepared Deer heart for the boys for breakfast Saturday morning

  • @raymundrodriguez1442
    @raymundrodriguez1442 10 місяців тому +1

    11:21, left him hanging with the "cheers" lol. Great video guys.

  • @guylaraway6102
    @guylaraway6102 Рік тому

    That's how my wife cooks my deer and beef hearts. Both are superb table fare. And most people won't try either. But they really shudder at beef tongue. My favorite cut.

  • @nicholaswilson2668
    @nicholaswilson2668 11 місяців тому

    I trim, cut up, and brine it overnight, then do tacos with it the next day. I’ve tried several ways, but tacos is the best imo. And now my favorite meal from the deer!

  • @ericedwards5391
    @ericedwards5391 Рік тому +2

    Dad and I always save the heart and the liver from our deer. Both the liver and the heart are delicious.

    • @dawnpelz8570
      @dawnpelz8570 Рік тому

      I started eating deer heart about 10yrs ago and mostly have it to myself which is fine with me. I'll never leave another one for the critters. Every time I leave that huge liver in the gut pile I wish I knew how to make it. I can eat fried chicken liver or gizzards if it's seasoned heavily and loaded with hot sauce. I have never had beef or calf liver that I liked, but I've never made it. And honestly most of my family are not as good of a cook as I am, so I should probably give it a try. Butter and onions?

  • @Xebadir
    @Xebadir Рік тому +1

    Nice to see a video like this out there. I tend to be a little more discerning with trimming off the outer membrane/sinew as I find it makes it a lot tougher if you don't (especially for older deer), and my wife prefers it cut into smaller pieces which can cook a little quicker. Might have to give this approach a try.

  • @BigPeter1313
    @BigPeter1313 Рік тому

    I always cook up the liver for the critters. They love it! The heart is also one of my favorites. If you can get the long bones from your processor (if you use one) it's excellent for bone broth and then reduce it down and freeze in ice cube trays for a quick addition to any meal.

  • @jeffreybangs3740
    @jeffreybangs3740 Рік тому +1

    Many stories I could tell about heart. Starts with sheep heart from Star Market in the Kenmore area of Boston to west central New York venison heart cooked in RI.

  • @bradbo3
    @bradbo3 Рік тому

    After the loins and backstraps its my favorite part of the deer. I usually just do butter garlic and salt n pepper…..but that looks really good with the seasoning.

  • @id10t98
    @id10t98 Рік тому

    Never was a heart or liver fan but some back strap 'poker chips' cooked in butter with some brown and serve rolls are heaven on earth!

  • @nickwiseman7770
    @nickwiseman7770 Рік тому +2

    Looks delicious as always guys!

  • @deerslayer4331
    @deerslayer4331 Рік тому

    I have always kept the heart and liver, sometimes I cook it just as you have done in this video. If not cooked as steak it is always added to my grind.

  • @IntoTheWoodsWithJessicaandCurt

    That looks delicious, thank you for all the great informative videos.

  • @RT-wq8bd
    @RT-wq8bd Рік тому

    Deer heart is always the first meal. Usually followed by the liver and kidneys. I've dug through many gut piles, some not even my own! And i travel with a few zip lock bags. Great informative video.

    • @papakernz
      @papakernz Рік тому +1

      Inner loins is always the first I cook up!

  • @joyinthewind1
    @joyinthewind1 Рік тому +1

    We always fought over the heart. It's the best part of every animal.

  • @Christophershame
    @Christophershame Рік тому +2

    Heart is the most rich in mineral density. It is objectively the best meat

  • @geraldsilveira8369
    @geraldsilveira8369 Рік тому

    Always a camp favorite. Trimming away the silver/white membrane or fat is a tip we wished we knew the first time. Deer liver was another fav. Loved the video. And the skillet.

  • @miguelpimentel8539
    @miguelpimentel8539 Рік тому +1

    Always great to watch your videos
    As you know 1st nation never wasted any of our harvest in fact we taught the settlers how not to waste great to know that YOU(Bearded Butcher) is taking full advantage of your harvest and teaching others along the way do a video of beef tongue which is extremely delicious BTW your Audience will love it

  • @ncshpfox
    @ncshpfox Рік тому

    Tried it for the first time a few years ago after watching Meat Eater. Now it’s one of my favorite cuts. Reminds me a lot of beef tenderloin.

  • @patrickgilbreath7645
    @patrickgilbreath7645 Рік тому +1

    Dont disrespect the dog.... never disrespect the dog. .. lol glad to see Charlie is included. Thanks for including him

  • @BBETTEVY
    @BBETTEVY Рік тому +2

    Deer heart is literally better than backstrap. And yes, I will fight you over this statement. Last deer I shot, messed his heart up completely. Very upset to see it destroyed. Dang .444 obliterated it. Good video, guys.

  • @ellenpeterson7864
    @ellenpeterson7864 Рік тому

    my dad use to guide deer hunters in upstate n.y. and he told everyone, if you get a deer ,I get the heart. My mom always fried it for breakfast..SOOOOO GOOD.

  • @jhosk
    @jhosk 7 місяців тому +1

    So wish people understand just how amazing some things taste such as the heart, tongue and so forth

  • @Cosmic_Target
    @Cosmic_Target Рік тому

    My dad used to make us deer heart sandwiches on our hunting and camping trips when I was a kid. He would boil the heart in seasoned water, slice it thin and serve on white bread with spicy mustard. Delicious!

  • @markb.1259
    @markb.1259 11 місяців тому +1

    Venison heart is THE BEST part of a deer!!

  • @ericbritchie
    @ericbritchie Рік тому

    The heart is amazing as a grind also. I mix it 50/50 with regular grind. Makes a awesome burger!!

  • @andrewr2650
    @andrewr2650 Рік тому +4

    We’ve always saved the hearts but they just get cut up and added to the trim pile for burger. I have black seasoning (and several others) on the counter, going to have to try this.

    • @ParsnipCelery
      @ParsnipCelery Рік тому

      That's all I thought of myself, throw it in the grinder.

  • @Dusdaddy
    @Dusdaddy Рік тому

    I love heart. We usually slice long ways, bread it in Italian bread crumbs and fry it in butter.

  • @Indianear7
    @Indianear7 Рік тому

    We like it dredged in seasoned flour and pan fried in oil. We also love the venison liver. I'm 80 years old and I have had venison and deer organs many ways. Gonna have to try it the ways in the comments, sound great.

  • @tizzyty7915
    @tizzyty7915 11 місяців тому

    One thing and you did touch on it briefly, is that once you field dress your deer you need to take the heart and flush it and get all the blood and clots out or your heart will taste like iron. The only other thing I would add is that if you slice along the valves after you trim the fat it makes it much easier to trim the connective tissue. Just a tip

  • @cassandrafrank4261
    @cassandrafrank4261 Рік тому

    we have eaten Beef , deer, elk, buffalo and bear heart. and all tasted the same. Delicious! We usually do them in fajita style.

  • @carbine090909
    @carbine090909 Рік тому +1

    Awwww, you're a dearheart too. ♥️

  • @twc6771
    @twc6771 Рік тому

    Taste very taste for sure and yall keep putting out the very good information that yall do i enjoy all that is put out.

  • @micamp45hc99
    @micamp45hc99 Рік тому

    Great video! So many hearts over the years that I just tossed into the pile, only because I didn't know what to do with it, now I do!! Thank you!

  • @michellefromcanada7394
    @michellefromcanada7394 Рік тому

    We love eating the deer, elk and moose hearts. I slice it and soak in milk and then coat each slice in a flour/seasoning blend and pan fry. The Manitoba Metis way

  • @vagrantpistol
    @vagrantpistol Рік тому

    Next time, add red onions. Takes it to another level. Young deer heart is fantastic. I have one more in the freezer with some deer level. Nice vid guys.

  • @winyahmama
    @winyahmama Рік тому

    Another trick to do with the heart. I like to use the field dressing gloves/kits that can be bought in the store. Keeps all of the blood off my arms ( I react to the hair and break out) and such a clean way to field dress the deer. But, once I'm finished with field dressing, I'll grab the heart in one hand and pull that long plastic sleeve downward over that hand with the heart in it. When you pull it all the way off your hand, the heart is automatically enclosed in the glove that acts like a baggy. I've been doing this for years and thought I'd share with the subcribers!

  • @banjohappy
    @banjohappy Рік тому +1

    I always save the heart and liver. My tradition is to have deer liver fried with bacon and onions for supper when I get home from haulin' out the deer.

  • @TechnoMulen
    @TechnoMulen Рік тому

    pig heart stew
    (removed the ugly parts n bloood) put parsely inside,
    put 200ml water/50g butter in a deep pan - with salt and pepper
    fry the 4 prepared hearts for like 40-50 min.
    add 400ml water and caramelcolor? (the brown stuff you add to make the gravy brow)
    let it simmer for 20 min at low heat.
    Meanwhile your pealed potatoes are cooking so they are perfect.
    eat together.. super easy. DELICIOUS and pretty strong flavour.

  • @holymackenaw
    @holymackenaw Рік тому

    i prepare my reddeer hearts exactely the same way, only as viennese schnitzel for my kids. they love it.
    i always save heart and liver and take it home in a bag.

  • @TheGreyMan351
    @TheGreyMan351 Рік тому +1

    My Grandma would pickle it , fantastic !

  • @milessimmons8278
    @milessimmons8278 Рік тому

    Deer processor from southern Illinois I always watch your videos.. excellent knowledge

  • @kevinlong9254
    @kevinlong9254 Рік тому +1

    Yup !! Great video guys. Beef, bison and deer heart are all good stuff. Well worth saving for the dinner table.

  • @sturisa
    @sturisa Рік тому

    looked delicious, enjoyed watching guys!

  • @jkidney85
    @jkidney85 11 місяців тому

    Shot 3 deer (in Wayne Co by the way) on opening day of gun this yr and my son was so disappointed the we could only salvage 1 of the 3 hearts.
    I enjoyed hearing the back story on the cabin - very cool!

  • @spodyr6
    @spodyr6 Рік тому +1

    Stuffed deer heart is amazing

  • @sniktripn7217
    @sniktripn7217 Рік тому

    I like hearts I usually slow cook them in the crock pot all day or over night and make tacos or pies or even just a stew same prep trim off the fat and slice up but I cut mine into about 1/4 inch chuncks good bite size bits and is always a win in my house

  • @neiljones8467
    @neiljones8467 Рік тому

    in the uk we go for lamb hearts and the secret to all hearts is fast and hard or low and slow, what did with is great. have tried the deer liver? sliced thin and fast should be a great eating. you may want to cleaning them in milk first if you find liver taste to strong.

  • @robertsatterfield8873
    @robertsatterfield8873 Рік тому

    Definitely one way to do it.. I cut mine a little different... If cut along the natural separation of the chambers, then trim the 'heart strings' and valve tissue from the inside, you end up with three little steaks..

  • @rbbrbb4715
    @rbbrbb4715 11 місяців тому

    I make mine into jerky strips, but I trim off all the outside and inside membranes, these are the best jerky pieces from a deer

  • @ralphcrosby9622
    @ralphcrosby9622 Рік тому

    I worked for a Outfitter, his wife cooked hearts from the muleys and the antelopes both. Served for breakfast. Heart and tongue are muscles not organs. They both can be added to your ground meat if you’d prefer

  • @Tom-qx5nl
    @Tom-qx5nl Місяць тому

    The heart is a smooth muscle just like the tenderloins. It is an excellent meal.

  • @frankbrowning328
    @frankbrowning328 Рік тому

    The heart is great. Season it the same as you do your steak and cook it to rare/medium rare. It will be tender and delicious. If your processor makes venison bacon TRY IT. It's incredible from my processor.

  • @raidadave7840
    @raidadave7840 Рік тому +3

    Ive eaten heart in the past and it always seemed to be a tough, gamey piece of meat. The way you trimmed the fat and made sure that all of the valve pieces were cut out after sliced seems to have taken that away. Next time, i will try your method of cutting and trimming.

  • @BluePiggy97
    @BluePiggy97 Рік тому

    I absolutely love those hearts, they’re like concentrated deer flavor…I grill them like steaks over charcoal….delicious

  • @ZachShannon
    @ZachShannon Рік тому +1

    Heart is my favorite part of the animal

  • @fishlovme
    @fishlovme Рік тому +1

    Deer heart is one of my favorites. Fried up in butter is one of the best ways to cook it. Recently I found a pickled deer heart recipe that is absolutely amazing! Also boiling it in tomato juice is really good!

  • @ModernGentleman
    @ModernGentleman Рік тому +1

    I honestly think the heart is the absolute best part

  • @jerryshowens3049
    @jerryshowens3049 Рік тому +2

    That looks awesome.

  • @thomasbrooks8112
    @thomasbrooks8112 Рік тому

    I always saved the heart for myself, and the liver went to my Dad. He LOVED Venison Liver!😋.He would just do a simple liver and onions, and he couldn't get enough of it! The liver of any kind is the only thing I can't eat. My parents loved liver and onions! I tried it multiple times and just couldn't stand the taste. When Dad cooked it, it always smelled so good, but it tasted so bad! And I'm not a picky eater at all!

  • @gat2asp919
    @gat2asp919 Рік тому

    We always make it like chicken fried steak. Quarter inch thick roll it in flour seasoned with season salt onion powder pepper. Shallow fry in oil.

  • @brittpereira2600
    @brittpereira2600 11 місяців тому +1

    I love deer heart and eggs for breakfast with gravy