Cooking Venison – Front Shoulder Smother Down Recipe

Venison front shoulders are often overlooked, but they shouldn’t be! In this video, Justin Leake, fishing captain and host of Chasin' the Sun shares his go-to method for cooking a venison front shoulder from the buck he harvested.

He calls it the "Smother Down"—a rich, flavorful, one-pot dish that makes the most of this underrated cut. If you’ve ever wondered what to do with a venison front shoulder, this is the perfect recipe to try. Whether you're a hunter looking for new ways to prepare wild game or just a fan of good food, this meal is guaranteed to impress.