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TheLadyEve t1_j6ni2xt wrote

I like making my own cranberry sauce and it's very easy, but there is something compelling about the canned stuff, too. It is made out of cranberries, too, it just has a completely different texture.

I also can my own cranberry relish every November/December, and that canned version is good, too!

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MrMcPersonality OP t1_j6nev9w wrote

Definitely a great question! I harvest my own deer, and I've been doing it in the same place for years. We monitor the health of the deer, and am pretty aware if there's anything like chronic wasting disease or other issues moving through the population. Also, I never shoot a deer that doesn't look healthy. That being said, some parasites and other bacteria may not be visible, So I also to freeze all of my venison completely before I do any sort of preparation like this. I've done everything reasonable within my power to mitigate risk, and I enjoy this preparation of the animal. There is never going to be zero risk, so it's kind of up to each person to decide what they're comfortable with. My dad was in town this weekend, and he chose not to have any of the raw venison 👍🏻

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enderjaca t1_j6nao8n wrote

It's not too difficult to make a mini Thanksgiving-style Sunday dinner!

Just get a small chicken and de-bone or spatchcock it. Dry brine overnight.

Roast with whatever veggies/stuffing/casserole you like, do potatoes/gravy/other veggies on the stove, along with whatever fresh stuff like kimchi/slaw/eggs you can make ahead of time.

Just make whatever quantity you want, whether it's for 1 person and you've got 3 days of leftovers (most of this freezes & microwaves pretty well too) or enough to serve a family of 5 with one day of leftovers!

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