The pie’s the limit: three ways with pulled venison

By Lerato Tlali, 1 August 2026

From a showstopping lattice deep dish to rugby day mini pies, Woolworths Free Range Pulled Venison does the heavy lifting so you don’t have to.

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If you haven't discovered Woolworths Free Range Parcooked Pulled Venison yet, it's the shortcut you didn't know you were missing. Made with shredded free range venison slow-cooked in a bold, smoky bacon and red wine gravy, it's ready in minutes on the stove or in the microwave. No long simmering, no standing over a pot. Just rich, deeply flavoured meat that's ready to become whatever you need it to be. We put it to work in three completely different pies, from a showstopping lattice deep dish to a rustic no-pastry skillet to bite-sized mini pies made for rugby day. Same pack, three completely different vibes. Pick one or make them all.

Pulled venison deep-dish pie

The showstopper. Woolworths Free Range Pulled Venison meets golden, hand-woven puff pastry in a pie that's all about the lattice. Served with creamy aïoli and a fiery onion chilli crunch, this is the one you bring out when you want to hear "wow" before anyone has even taken a bite. It looks impressive, and it's easier than you think.

pulled venison pie

Pulled venison deep-dish pie

Pulled venison skillet pie with savoury crumble

No pastry, no problem. This is the rustic shortcut pie. Woolworths Free Range Pulled Venison baked under a golden Parmesan and lemon crumble with seared portabellini and shimeji mushrooms. Rich, golden and on the table in 40 minutes. Bring it straight to the table in the cast-iron pan and let everyone dig in.

venison pie with crumble

Pulled venison skillet pie with savoury crumble

Pulled venison mini pies

Rugby day sorted. Bite-sized puff pastry pies filled with Woolworths Free Range Pulled Venison, served with a sweet chilli braai relish. Easy to make ahead, easy to grab one-handed while your eyes stay on the game. No cutlery, no mess. Just a tray of golden mini pies and a cold beer. Make a batch, feed a crowd, watch them disappear.

mini venison pies

Pulled venison mini pies

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Recipe and production: Marcelle van Rooyen

Food assistant: Chevonne Fourie

Photography: Shavan Rahim

Videography: Romy Wilson

Woolworths Free Range Parcooked Pulled Venison is made with shredded free range venison in a bold, smoky bacon and red wine gravy. Ready in minutes, simply heat on the stove or microwave. It's the ultimate shortcut to three showstopping pies, from bite-sized mini pies to a golden lattice deep dish. Choose Woolworths Free Range Parcooked Pulled Venison for comfort food that goes the distance.

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