Venison is quite mild game unless its been aged. I'm thinking more of 'hung' game like pheasant. A bit like pigeon too.thanks, @morning glory. Now, when you say it edges into the flavor of "game," are you equating that with a similar flavor to something like venison? Because that can also have a gamey flavor. And as for the long cooking mellowing its flavor and permeates the dish, are you saying that the kidney is the dominant flavor in the pie because of this?
I agree.Venison is quite mild game unless its been aged. I'm thinking more of 'hung' game like pheasant. A bit like pigeon too.
It permeates but doesn't dominate in a steak and kidney pie. Think of a beef stew and add a 'gamey, musky' dimension.
Chicken and turkey are bland meats. Pheasant has attitude!On that note, what does pheasant taste like, as opposed to chicken or turkey?