2 lbs. ground venison
1/2 lb. ground pork sausage
1 cup bread crumbs
1 cup oats
1 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
1/2 cup cubed cheddar cheese
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 T. parsley
1 egg, lightly beaten
Salt
Pepper
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup honey
3 slices bacon
Mix venison and pork. Add bread crumbs, oats, diced onion, green bell pepper, cheese, ketchup, garlic powder, parsley, egg, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce and honey; mix well. Form loaf and place in loaf pan. Top with bacon. Drizzle additional honey on top. Put in smoker until done, using meat thermometer for doneness. Can use apple or hickory or your favorite smoking wood.
Steven R. Hall
Williamsport, Pennsylvania
From—Completing the Hunt: Cooking Game with NAHC Members