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Planning venison roasts
Discuss roast requests and package sizes with the shop, then plan safe thawing and thermometer-based cooking at home.
Reviewed October 6, 2026
Call (615) 604-3887Roasts are an available cut
Country Boy Trades offers venison roasts. Discuss the specific portions, sizes, packaging, and current processing prices with the shop; no standard package or particular roast size has been confirmed for this site.
Consider the number of people you normally feed and the capacity of your cookware. Ask whether portions can be sized around those needs. A requested size is not a promise that a deer will yield a specific number of roasts.
Plan thawing before dinner day
USDA recommends refrigerator thawing as a safe method. Larger portions take longer than smaller ones, so allow enough time and keep the meat in a container that prevents drips from reaching other food.
Do not speed the process by leaving a roast on the counter or in a warm car. If using cold-water or microwave thawing, follow USDA instructions and cook immediately afterward.
Temperature matters more than the clock
Portion size and equipment affect cooking time. This site follows Penn State Extension’s conservative venison recommendation of at least 160°F; check with a thermometer.
Cool cooked leftovers promptly in shallow containers. USDA recommends reheating leftovers to 165°F.
Source: Penn State Extension: Canning and Freezing Venison; USDA FSIS: Leftovers and Food Safety
Checklist
- Confirm available roast cuts and costs.
- Discuss manageable package sizes.
- Allow time for safe thawing.
- Measure cooking and reheating temperatures.