Pickled Deer Heart Recipe
Discover how to make pickled deer heart recipe with our easy-to-follow guide. A tangy, delicious treat that's perfect for adventurous palates!
Equipment
- Large pot
- Sharp knife
- Jars with lids
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 Deer heart cleaned and trimmed
- 4 cups Water
- 1 cup Vinegar
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 2 tbsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Pickling spices
- 1 Onion thinly sliced
- 4 Garlic cloves minced
Instructions
Preparing the Deer Heart
- Rinse the deer heart under cold water.
- Trim off any fat and sinew.
- Slice the heart into 1/4 inch thick pieces.
- A clean heart is the key to a flavorful pickle. Make sure it’s well-trimmed to enjoy the best taste!
Cooking the Heart
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil.
- Add the deer heart slices and simmer for 1 hour.
- Remove the heart and set aside.
- Simmering the heart ensures it’s tender and ready to soak up all the pickling goodness.
Making the Pickling Solution
- In the same pot, combine vinegar, sugar, salt, and pickling spices.
- After bringing to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- The pickling solution is where the magic happens. It transforms the heart into a tangy treat!
Pickling
- Place the cooked deer heart slices in jars.
- Add sliced onion and minced garlic to each jar.
- Pour the hot pickling solution over the heart, ensuring it’s completely covered.
- Seal the jars and let them cool to room temperature.
- Letting the jars cool before refrigerating helps develop the flavors.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add a few slices of fresh jalapeño to each jar.
- The longer you let the pickled deer heart sit, the more flavorful it will become. Try to wait at least a week before diving in.
- Use high-quality vinegar for the best taste.