Axis Venison Osso Bucco

Sourced from locally harvested wild deer on the Hawaiian islands, Our Axis Venison Osso Bucco by Maui Nui is delectable. This shank is full of rich, earthy flavors combined with unique tasting bone marrow found only in wild game. Maui Nui cuts each shank perfectly to maximize taste and texture in every bite.

King Kamehameha V introduced Axis deer into the Hawaiian ecosystem over 150 years ago. They feed on the tropical plants and grass on the islands and have become a nuisance to local farmers and ranchers over the years. Fortunately, game regulators collaborated and founded Maui Nui to help control the Axis deer population, and you’re the one to benefit!

Maui Nui harvests each deer under the supervision of a USDA regulator to ensure immediate processing of each deer. We can guarantee this some of the freshest venison you can find. Axis deer are ultra-lean and full of nutrients only found in wild game. The flavor in this shank is superior to any farmed deer on the market.

Our Osso Bucco arrives ready for braising which will bring out all the lovely juices inside the meat and bone. It’s important to cook the shank over a long period of time to ensure the meat is tender before plating. Osso Bucco has several traditional recipes that call for roasted vegetables with the meat, and you can also use any variety of stock to enhance the flavor. However you cook it, be ready for tender, flavorful, juicy venison full of unique flavors found only on the Hawaiian Islands.

Maui Nui began in 2014 to help control the population of Axis deer in Hawaii. Each year, they help manage the overabundance of 60,000 wild deer on the island whose herds can wipe out entire crops overnight. Their service helps protect the fragile Hawaiian ecosystems to ensure Hawaii remains bountiful and beautiful for years to come. Do your part to help and order our Axis Venison Osso Bucco by Maui Nui today.