SHREDDED VENISON SANDWICHES

Shredded Venison Sandwiches image

"My husband hunts for deer every November, so I'm always looking for new recipes for venison," relates Ruth Setterlund from Fryeburg, Maine. "The whole family loves these slow cooker sandwiches, seasoned with soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup and hot pepper sauce." -Ruth Setterlund, Freyburg, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 8h15m

Yield 14-18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 boneless venison roast (4 pounds)
1-1/2 cups ketchup
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon liquid smoke, optional
2 teaspoons celery salt
2 teaspoons pepper
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 drops hot pepper sauce
14 to 18 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

Cut venison roast in half; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, lemon juice, soy sauce, liquid smoke if desired and seasonings. Pour over venison. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender., Remove roast; cool slightly. Shred meat with two forks; return to slow cooker and heat through. Using a slotted spoon, place meat mixture on bun bottoms. Replace tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 699mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.