15+ Venison Side Dishes

Turn your venison entree into a well-rounded meal! Choose from 15 venison side dishes that will complement all of your favorite venison recipes. From vegetables and beans to grains and breads, you’ll surely find a comforting and delicious side dish option you love.

Do you ever get tunnel vision when cooking a main dish you’re excited about? I certainly do. I’m so focused on how to make the meat as delicious as possible that I almost forget about the sides!

If you are planning to make a venison dish, you may be wondering what goes well with venison.

You can make a well-rounded meal easily with this assortment of simple and delicious venison side dishes! Go for something light like vinegar coleslaw, or choose a heartier side like Korean cream cheese garlic bread.

My family loves venison and we eat it quite often, so I’ve found some delicious sides for all of our favorite recipes. Any of these easy side dishes will be a flavorful and filling complement to your next meal!

If you end up with leftover venison, be sure to check out my venison leftovers article for some great ideas!

1. Vinegar Coleslaw

Coleslaw is the perfect light and tangy side dish for a meal of venison! If you’re trying to eat more veggies or simply love coleslaw, it will make an ideal addition to your dinner table.

This vinegar coleslaw is made with a honey vinegar dressing rather than a mayo-based dressing. It’s packed with flavor and has the perfect crunch from fresh cabbage and carrots.

I like to pile my homemade coleslaw on top of a pulled venison shoulder roast sandwich. If you haven’t tried it, trust me — it’s delicious!

2. Fried Zucchini Cake

Fried zucchini cakes, or zucchini fritters, are a crunchy and flavorful way to enjoy summer squash! Shredded zucchini is mixed with bread crumbs and parmesan cheese and then fried to golden perfection.

These zucchini cakes are a delicious way to add some veggies to a meal and they are sure to be enjoyed by even the pickiest eaters. They’re also an easy side dish, ready in just 20 minutes!

3. Dutch Oven French Fries

French fries are a beloved side for nearly any meal, but especially venison! Dip them in your favorite dipping sauce and you’ll feel like you’re at a restaurant.

These Dutch oven french fries are double fried for a perfectly crispy exterior with a creamy smooth interior.

We love pairing Dutch oven french fries with venison sloppy joes for a nostalgic comfort meal!

4. Dutch Oven Baked Beans

Homemade Dutch oven baked beans blow any canned beans out of the water! Made with ham hock and seasoned to barbeque perfection, these beans are mouthwatering and satisfying.

The best thing about Dutch oven baked beans is they cook low and slow in the oven. That means with just a few minutes of active time, you can focus on the rest of your meal while the oven does the work!

They are the perfect balance of sweet and savory, making a lovely addition to most venison dinners.

5. Easy Rice Pilaf

Rice is one of my favorite grains to pair with nearly any meat! It’s easy to make, affordable, and always satisfying. This easy rice pilaf is an elevated rice dish that’s seasoned with chicken broth, butter, and lots of herbs and spices.

Rice pilaf comes together in just a few minutes, but the flavor is out of this world. It is intensely savory and perfectly filling, plus it pairs with a wide variety of main dishes.

6. Boiled Okra

We love a good fried okra, but boiled okra is not to be missed! It’s quick and easy to make, buttery and tender, and it makes a nice light side dish for heavier meals.

If you are in the mood for a unique vegetable side dish that the whole family will love, definitely give this boiled okra a try!

7. Savory Boiled Asparagus

Asparagus is always a winning vegetable when it comes to meal planning in our house. The whole family loves it!

Boiled asparagus is the easiest way to prepare this popular veggie and it turns out beautifully every time. Lightly seasoned with garlic and salt, this boiled asparagus will complement any venison dish. It is also easily customized with different sauces, dressings, or seasonings!

Pair asparagus with a nice homemade venison steak for a special occasion or a date night in!

8. Fried Sauerkraut

If you like sauerkraut, you are going to love fried sauerkraut! It offers all of the tangy, salty notes of fresh sauerkraut with a rich, caramelized twist.

This is truly the easiest recipe. I like to keep a big jar of homemade sauerkraut on hand, so we have a 10-minute side dish ready anytime I need it.

Fried sauerkraut is a must-make side for venison bratwurst or venison burgers!

9. Cast Iron Cornbread

Cast iron cornbread is a rustic and hearty side dish that everyone will love! Perfectly moist and delicate yet dense, this cornbread recipe is a mouthwatering venison side.

Serve it up with butter and honey or add cheddar and jalapenos before baking – you can’t go wrong with a freshly-baked cornbread!

Cast iron cornbread goes great with any meal, but it is a match made in heaven for homemade venison chili.

10. Garlic Parmesan Brussel Sprouts

Add a pop of cheesy, garlicky goodness to your plate with this delectable veggie side.

Garlic parmesan Brussel sprouts are the perfect hands-off side dish! You only need a couple of minutes of active time before you can pop the sprouts in the oven, sit back, and relax.

Garlic parmesan Brussel sprouts are sure to be a crowd-pleaser and they’ll pair beautifully with your favorite venison recipe!

11. Roasted Cheesy Bacon Butternut Squash

Sweet roasted squash and salty bacon make the perfect pair in this easy side. Cover it in a layer of melted cheese and you have a venison side dish that will have your dinner guests raving.

Butternut squash is a great vegetable to serve alongside venison; it is hearty and filling, and its sweetness complements the earthy, savory flavor of venison.

12. Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread

Serve this Korean cream cheese garlic bread with your next venison meal and you’ll be craving it every night! It’s a unique take on garlic bread that is loaded with cheesy goodness in every bite.

It starts with a fresh homemade loaf of bread, which then gets filled with garlic, cream cheese, butter, and parsley. This makes a moist, creamy loaf of bread that complements any meal beautifully!

We love to serve this bread on pasta night with venison meat sauce pasta or venison stroganoff.

13. Whole Grain Rolls

Whole grain dinner rolls are soft and fluffy with notes of honey and nutty whole grain flour. They’re a classic dinner side that pairs with just about everything!

Dinner rolls are a wonderful addition to bulk up a meal and easily feed a crowd. Serve them with softened butter, honey, or jam for a bread that will have everyone reaching for seconds.

These whole grain rolls are a fantastic bread choice for homemade venison sliders!

14. Whole Grain Brioche Bread

Whole grain brioche bread is made with satiating whole grains and plenty of butter and honey for a soft and delicious pull-apart bread loaf.

This must-make bread is fluffy, tender, and lightly sweet. Serve it up warm and buttered for the perfect side dish with any venison meal!

I love serving bread with cozy meals, such as venison stew or venison goulash.

15. Dutch Oven Cheese Bread

It’s hard to beat a crusty loaf of homemade bread, especially when it has cheese baked into it! This Dutch oven cheese bread recipe is simple to make and tastes better than any store-bought loaf.

Dutch oven cheese bread is delicious on its own with some softened butter. It can also be made into more favorite sides, such as garlic bread, grilled cheese, or even a delicious stuffing.

Keep a loaf of Dutch oven cheese bread on hand for a simple and hearty side! It goes especially well with slow cooker venison roast for a warm, comfort meal.

More Favorite Venison Recipes

• Ground Venison Tacos
• Venison Casserole
• Venison Wellington
• Easy Venison Backstrap Recipe
• Venison Meatloaf Recipe

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