Crock Pot Corned Venison

Crock Pot Corned Venison

Crock Pot Corned Venison is made with corned venison, Guinness stout, malt vinegar, pickling spice, onion, and carrot. This recipe creates a deeply flavorful and tender meat dish. It takes about 5 hours and 5 minutes to prepare and serves 12.

Crock Pot Corned Venison Ingredients

  • 3 lb corned venison (can substitute beef; round or top round preferred)
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 1 large carrot, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 (12 oz) bottle Guinness Stout
  • About 1/2 cup malt vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons pickling spice
  • Water to almost cover

How To Make Crock Pot Corned Venison

  1. Add Ingredients: Place the corned venison into the slow cooker. Add onion, carrot, Guinness, malt vinegar, and pickling spice.
  2. Add Water: Pour in enough water to barely cover the meat.
  3. Start Cooking: Set the slow cooker to HIGH. Once the liquid begins to bubble, reduce the heat to LOW.
  4. Slow Cook: Cook on LOW for about 5 hours, or until the venison is very tender and reaches an internal temperature of 185°F.
  5. Serve or Store: Use in corned venison and cabbage, or slice for sandwiches like Reubens.
Crock Pot Corned Venison
Crock Pot Corned Venison

Recipe Tips

  • Use Guinness and Malt Vinegar: These ingredients are essential for flavor—do not skip them.
  • Check Internal Temperature: Cook to 185–190°F for the best tenderness.
  • Slice for Sandwiches: Leftovers are great in Reuben-style sandwiches.
  • Add Veggies: Potatoes, cabbage, and rutabaga make great additions.
  • Make Ahead: This dish stores well and tastes great the next day.

What To Serve With Corned Venison

Corned venison pairs wonderfully with boiled potatoes, cabbage, rye bread, or a mustard sauce. Serve with a pint of stout or a light lager for a complete meal.

How To Store Corned Venison

Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days.
Freeze: Freeze in slices or chunks for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.

Corned Venison Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 148
  • Total Fat: 2g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Sodium: 63mg

FAQs

Can I use beef instead of venison?
Yes, corned beef is a perfect substitute if venison is unavailable.

Is Guinness necessary?
Absolutely—Guinness provides a deep, rich flavor essential to this dish.

Can I add vegetables?
Yes, traditional additions like cabbage, potatoes, and carrots work well.

How long should I cook it?
Cook for about 5 hours or until the internal temperature is 185°F for tender results.

Can I make this without a slow cooker?
Yes, you can simmer it in a covered pot on the stove for several hours, but monitor the liquid level closely.

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Crock Pot Corned Venison

Recipe by RobertCourse: DinnerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

12

servings
Prep time

5

minutes
Cooking time

5

hours 
Calories

148

kcal

A rich and tender corned venison slow-cooked with Guinness, vinegar, and spices for bold flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 large carrot, cut into 2-inch pieces

  • 1 (12 oz) bottle Guinness Stout

  • About 1/2 cup malt vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons pickling spice

  • Water to almost cover

Directions

  • Add venison, onion, carrot, Guinness, vinegar, and spices to the slow cooker.
  • Add water to barely cover the meat.
  • Start on HIGH until bubbling, then switch to LOW.
  • Cook on LOW for about 5 hours, until the meat is very tender and reaches 185°F.
  • Slice and serve or use in Reuben sandwiches.