Vension and parsnip hotpot

Hotpots need not be made with lamb or mutton only — game meats like deer, wild boar or even rabbit all make for great-flavoured, hearty versions. Venison is a generic term, covering different species of deer including the roe deer, red deer, fallow and muntjac, all of which vary in size and have different eating qualities. Butchers often tend to mix up venison cuts, which can result in you having a pot full of pieces of meat with lots of different cooking times. Ask for meat that comes from