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Old 10-01-2011, 06:50
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I've never had them.
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Old 10-01-2011, 11:30
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Depends - there is a big difference in flavour between truly wild venison and farmed venison. Most venison you get now is farmed, so it's rather blander. Not as fatty as pork sausages either.
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Old 10-01-2011, 11:33
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They're a bit dear

(well somebody had to)
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Old 10-01-2011, 11:41
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I had some and they were ok, but I don't think I cooked them optimally.

I cook sausages in a 190C over for around 25 minutes. I did this with the venison ones.
Should I have cooked them longer/shorter/hotter/colder?
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Old 10-01-2011, 11:53
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Old 10-01-2011, 12:44
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I had some and they were ok, but I don't think I cooked them optimally.

I cook sausages in a 190C over for around 25 minutes. I did this with the venison ones.
Should I have cooked them longer/shorter/hotter/colder?
Just treat them how you would any other sausage.

Personally, I wouldn't cook sausages in the oven. Either grill, fry or griddle.
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Old 10-01-2011, 12:47
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Fanny Craddock said always cook sausages in an oven and don't prick them.
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Old 10-01-2011, 13:04
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I had some and they were ok, but I don't think I cooked them optimally.

I cook sausages in a 190C over for around 25 minutes. I did this with the venison ones.
Should I have cooked them longer/shorter/hotter/colder?
I would never cook sausages in an oven. They taste best fried but if you don't want to fry them then grilling is best.
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Old 10-01-2011, 13:17
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Fanny Craddock said always cook sausages in an oven and don't prick them.
I'd agree with Fanny about not pricking, but for me frying is best (can do the onions at the same time then)
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Old 10-01-2011, 13:26
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Personally, I wouldn't cook sausages in the oven. Either grill, fry or griddle.
I would never cook sausages in an oven. They taste best fried but if you don't want to fry them then grilling is best.

Disagree, I've had very nice oven-baked sausages. Can't say the flavour was affected, having had fried and grilled from the same batches.
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Old 10-01-2011, 13:39
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I like them but there's only one sure way to find out, try them.
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Old 10-01-2011, 14:12
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I tend to cook them in the oven these days. Just easier than standing at a frying pan.

I find beef sausages a different texture to pork. More dense and rich. And venison are an extention of those to me.
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Old 10-01-2011, 14:15
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I cook mine in the oven as we only have a combi oven/grill.
If I grill them, I cannot do anything in the oven at the same time.
Plus a baking sheet is easier to wash than a grillpan or an oily frying pan.

I've been oven-ing my sausages for years now.
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Old 10-01-2011, 15:35
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I'd agree with Fanny about not pricking, but for me frying is best (can do the onions at the same time then)
Fanny said that by not pricking them, they cook in their own juices., if that makes sense.
Also, she condended that one should always be able to cook anything in one's evening dress/best attire.
So, in the case of sausages, certailnly no splashing.
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Old 10-01-2011, 15:45
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Old 10-01-2011, 20:21
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I love Venison sausages, I get them from Tesco, around £2.99 for 8. I do them on the griddle or in the oven & they are low in fat too so I can have more than normal sausages.
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Old 10-01-2011, 21:36
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I LOVE venison sausages
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Old 10-01-2011, 21:38
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I don't like them, they are a bit tough and dry.
I got the expensive ones from some special producer too.
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Old 10-01-2011, 21:54
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I think some producers go too far with their finest range and meat content. A sausage needs some filler so they don't become too dense and dry.
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Old 10-01-2011, 22:12
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Will have to scope them out.

How do you feel they compare to good quality pork ones?
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Old 11-01-2011, 08:37
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I think some producers go too far with their finest range and meat content. A sausage needs some filler so they don't become too dense and dry.
I must say, I've found Tesco Finest and Sainsburys Taste The Difference sausages to be disappointing. I buy from my local butcher now instead.
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Old 11-01-2011, 15:33
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The best sausages i've had recently were Debbie and Andrew's Pork & Apple. The second best were Ashfield Farm (ALDI) Peri Peri.
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Old 11-01-2011, 18:06
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I'd say it definitely depends on the quality of the sausage... I had some from a butcher which really were nothing to write home about, but I've also had a venison burger from a local very reputable supplier and they were absolutely delicious.

Venison is like rich ham...
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