Venison facts for kids

Venison is the meat that comes from a game animal, especially a deer. It's a popular choice for food in many parts of the world.

Venison can be prepared in many delicious ways. People often eat it as steaks, tenderloins, roasts, sausages, jerky (dried meat strips), and minced meat.

Venison vs. Other Meats

One interesting fact about venison is that it usually has less fat than similar cuts of beef. This makes it a leaner choice for meals. However, just like beef, cuts of venison that are very lean can sometimes be a bit tougher to chew.

Some people also prepare venison to be kosher, which means it follows special rules for food preparation based on Jewish law.

Images for kids

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  Raw venison escalope

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  Reinsdyrsteik (reindeer roast), a Norwegian dish

See also

• In Spanish: Carne de venado para niños