South Dakota Chislic
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
227 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer, Snacks, Lunch
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Cuisine
American
South Dakota Chislic
Description
South Dakota Chislic uses cubed venison loin trimmed of silverskin and dusted with garlic salt to season the meat simply. The cubes are fried in small batches in hot cooking oil at 350°F to achieve a crisp exterior while keeping the interior tender. After frying, the meat is drained on paper towels to remove excess oil. The dish is typically served with toothpicks for easy snacking.
The flavor stems mainly from the venison's rich meatiness enhanced by garlic salt and served with optional hot sauce and blue cheese sauce, which provide contrasting sharp and creamy complements. Common accompaniments include cold beer and fries or crackers, making chislic a popular casual or appetizer dish in South Dakota cuisine.
A helpful tip is to prepare any fries ahead and keep them warm in a low oven before serving, ensuring everything is ready at once. The recipe suggests consulting a trusted source for blue cheese sauce preparation if desired.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds venison loin cubed
- 1 tablespoon garlic salt
- cooking oil for frying
- hot sauce to taste
- blue cheese sauce optional, to taste
Instructions
- Be sure to remove any silverskin from the venison, and make the cubes about an inch across. Dust with the garlic salt.
- Fill enough oil in a heavy pot or a deep fryer to be able to submerge the venison -- you'll be cooking it in batches, so it doesn't need to be huge. Bring it to 350°F. Set out some paper towels to let the finished chislic drain.
- Pat the meat dry with paper towels and carefully drop about 1/2 pound into the fryer. It will roil violently. Let the venison fry for about 2 minutes, then move it to the paper towels to drain. Repeat with the remaining venison, a 1/2 pound at a time.
- Serve with toothpicks, hot sauce, blue cheese sauce, beer, and fries or Saltines.
Notes
- Remove all silverskin from venison to ensure tenderness.
- Prepare fries ahead and keep warm on a cooling rack in the oven for serving alongside chislic.
- Blue cheese sauce, if desired, enhances the dish with creamy, tangy contrast; consider a trusted recipe source for this addition.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 227 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 227kcal | 11% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 119mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 1249mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 602mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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