MSP - Where to buy venison?

[normativestructures]

Who stocks the best venison around town? I've never had to buy it before, but for some reason I don't have any hunters in my life anymore. I know they give out the fresh shot stuff at the food shelf, but it seems pretty inappropriate to feign a need just to get my deer meat fix.

[phimoez]

Nelson's Meat in Hopkins sells venison saugage and other products. I would give them a call and see if they have any venison now.

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Nelson's Meat Market & Bakery
116 Shady Oak Rd S, Hopkins, MN

[getgot211]

Clancey's can get it, though you will likely have to order in advance.

[frittering_away]

http://www.deerfarms.com/mn.shtml

There are a few websites. I've never purchased venison, for similar reasons, so I have no idea about quality.

However, one could consider calling places like Craftsman and asking which farm they buy theirs from.

[Foureyes137]

Now that you mention it, the Red Stag has all-natural venison on their menu. Thanks for the memory jog!

[bob s]

Can't help you with where to buy venison, but if you're looking for a place to get your deer meat fix without cooking it yourself, I'd highly recommend the grilled venison leg that they serve at Craftsman Restaurant (served with a puree of rutabaga and celery root, and apple cider and cherry glazed carrots). I had it last week.

[Foureyes137]

Same question. We usually get venison from my wife's family, but pickings have become slimmer the last few years.

Sub question; where can I get fresh deer liver within 20 miles of Mpls?