A first for me

[Dupree]

First time I’ve ever eaten the heart. I used to save it and the liver for my wife’s grandfather, but had never tried it myself. Killed a doe Sunday and had already decided prior that I was going to save it and try it out. I put it in a brine of water, salt, sugar, whole black peppercorns, a couple bay leaves, and a few onion slices on Sunday and left it in there until last night. I sliced the heart thin, then cut the slices into strips. I seasoned with some Mrs dash “fiesta lime” seasoning and garlic then put it in a hot skillet with some avocado oil for 2 minutes or less. Made some great tacos. I don’t see myself leaving the heart behind for the yotes in the future.

 

[jiminbogart]

That looks great!

 

[NCHillbilly]

Looks delicious! I used to leave them in the gut pile, but after I actually tried one several years ago, they come with me now. Good eating, I call it the bonus steak.

 

[Raylander]

Heart is good! That looks awesome

 

[Cornbread17]

I like to smoke them. Stuff the chambers with a mixture of cream cheese and cheddar. Wrap in bacon and smoke over hickory at 225. When finished chop it up and serve as dip on pork rinds or chips. Makes a great appetizer.

 

[Bowyer29]

First time I’ve ever eaten the heart. I used to save it and the liver for my wife’s grandfather, but had never tried it myself. Killed a doe Sunday and had already decided prior that I was going to save it and try it out. I put it in a brine of water, salt, sugar, whole black peppercorns, a couple bay leaves, and a few onion slices on Sunday and left it in there until last night. I sliced the heart thin, then cut the slices into strips. I seasoned with some Mrs dash “fiesta lime” seasoning and garlic then put it in a hot skillet with some avocado oil for 2 minutes or less. Made some great tacos. I don’t see myself leaving the heart behind for the yotes in the future. View attachment 1107185View attachment 1107186

My grandfather made "stuffed" heart back in the day. I slice it thin, as you did, and lightly fry it in Pam spray. Delicious!

 

[ddd-shooter]

Love the heart! I tell everyone. It's only a waste to leave behind due to your preconceived notions lol

 

[killerv]

Looks great, mine are never in that condition though

 

[toolmkr20]

Looks great, mine are never in that condition though

Same here.

 

[antharper]

I may try your recipe , it looks great ! I’ve fried it just like cube steak and my dogs enjoyed it . But they’ll eat it raw just as good

 

[Dupree]

Looks great, mine are never in that condition though

I rarely mess ones heart up. I try to aim for double lung with rifle and bow.

 

[davidf]

it is a prime piece of meat, i've never tried it smoked like mentioned in the thread but that will change soon.

 

[Sixes]

Not a good enough reason for me to start back gutting deer.

But, to each his own, so enjoy!

 

[Whit90]

Man its great! tried my first one last year. Just as good as back strap in my opinion, just with a slight difference in texture. I didn't brine mine and it was delicious!

@Sixes I rather not gut them either, but I am telling you it is worth it! you should give it a try.

 

[Whit90]

I like to smoke them. Stuff the chambers with a mixture of cream cheese and cheddar. Wrap in bacon and smoke over hickory at 225. When finished chop it up and serve as dip on pork rinds or chips. Makes a great appetizer.

That sounds awesome! Im going to have to try that one.

 

[Dupree]

Not a good enough reason for me to start back gutting deer.

But, to each his own, so enjoy!

I gut 90% of my deer. I don’t like dragging extra weight or leaving guts in them for very long.

 

[kmaxwell3]

First thing we eat out of every deer we kill at my house.

 

[jiminbogart]

I gut all my deer.

For those of y'all that don't gut, just split the sternum and reach in and yank the heart out.

 

[BDD]

My Dad fried it for breakfast.

 

[Raylander]

I gut all my deer.

For those of y'all that don't gut, just split the sternum and reach in and yank the heart out.

That’s the first thing I do. I like the heart l, plus it makes me feel primal!