Venison Pie
Venison Pie is a savory pie featuring tender, slow-cooked deer meat in a rich, often herb-infused gravy, encased in a flaky pastry crust. It's a classic dish in British, Irish, and New Zealand cuisine, often incorporating root vegetables like carrots, onions, and potatoes for a hearty, rustic filling.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a high-protein, high-fat dish due to the lean game meat and pastry, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the crust and vegetables. A typical serving provides a good source of iron, zinc, and B vitamins, with a rough calorie ballpark of 500-600 kcal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 550 kcal |
| Protein | 35 g |
| Carbs | 40 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Zinc | 6.2 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.8 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Selenium | 25 mcg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 mg |
Per 1 slice (approx. 250 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Venison is a very lean, nutrient-dense red meat, historically associated with hunting and game feasts, making this pie a traditional and celebratory dish in many cultures. Its unique flavor is often described as richer and slightly sweeter than beef.
