Advice needed for grinding venison

[wnctracker]

Ground my first ever batch of venison hamburger. I double ground at 85/15 with medium plate. Should it have been fine grind? The burgers pattied real loose and fell apart in the grill despite the 85:15 ratio. Any idea why?

 

[myownidaho]

Try mixing in a little cold water. It will help bind the mixture. The medium plate may have also contributed.

 

[wnctracker]

Should I have used fine grind 2nd pass?


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[pc farmer]

We use the course plate ( 1/4" ) then a medium plate.  ( 3/16" )  

 

[myownidaho]

I think c farmer has the right idea. Sausage binds best with two grindings so it would benefit ground venison as well while maintaining a little coarser texture.

 

[mawil1013]

Ground my first ever batch of venison hamburger. I double ground at 85/15 with medium plate. Should it have been fine grind? The burgers pattied real loose and fell apart in the grill despite the 85:15 ratio. Any idea why?

I always add fat with thick cut bacon or fat back.

 

[ab canuck]

definitely a double grind, We do ours course then mix beef fat, we do 90/10 then course grind again. never dry and always good to go t