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Crockpot Deer Neck Roast
Isla Marie

Crockpot Deer Neck Roast

This Crockpot Deer Neck Roast Recipe features a seared deer neck roast slow-cooked with carrots, potatoes, onions, and a red wine gravy. Ready in 8–9 hours with 20 minutes of prep, it serves 4–6. Ideal for cozy dinners, this recipe includes ingredients, equipment, instructions, and tips for perfectly tender venison.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
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Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Wild Game
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 –4 lbs deer neck roast: Bone-in or boneless trimmed.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil: For searing.
  • 1 large onion: Sliced.
  • 3 medium carrots: Cut into 2-inch chunks.
  • 3 –4 small potatoes: Baby red or Yukon gold halved.
  • 4 cloves garlic: Minced.
  • 1 cup dry red wine: Cabernet or Merlot or extra broth + 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar.
  • 2 cups beef broth: Low-sodium.
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste: For richness.
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce: For umami.
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary: Or 1 tsp dried.
  • 2 bay leaves.
  • 1 tsp dried thyme.
  • 1 tsp salt.
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  • Optional thickener: 2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water.
  • Garnish: Fresh parsley chopped.

Equipment

  • Crockpot/Slow Cooker: 6-quart.
  • Large Skillet: For searing.
  • Tongs: For handling roast.
  • Cutting Board and Knife: For chopping veggies.
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons: For accuracy.
  • Wooden Spoon: For stirring.
  • Serving Platter.

Method
 

  1. Prep Roast: Pat deer neck roast dry. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Sear (Optional): Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear roast 3–4 minutes per side until browned. Transfer to crockpot.
  3. Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, cook onions 3–4 minutes. Add garlic, tomato paste, and thyme; cook 1 minute. Deglaze with red wine, scraping bits. Pour into crockpot.
  4. Assemble: Add carrots, potatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire, rosemary, and bay leaves to crockpot. Stir gently.
  5. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8–9 hours or high for 4–5 hours, until meat is fork-tender (195–205°F internal).
  6. Thicken Gravy (Optional): Remove roast and veggies. Strain liquid into a saucepan, skim fat, whisk in cornstarch slurry. Simmer 3–5 minutes.
  7. Serve: Shred or slice roast, spoon gravy over, garnish with parsley.

Notes

Neck Cut: Bone-in adds flavor; increase cook time by 30–60 minutes.
Gamey Flavor: Soak roast in buttermilk 4–6 hours, rinse, and pat dry before cooking.
Gluten-Free: Use tamari instead of Worcestershire; ensure broth is gluten-free.
Make-Ahead: Sear and assemble the night before; refrigerate and cook in the morning.
Veggie Swap: Add parsnips or mushrooms for variety.