Healthy Game Meat Recipes with Olives and Olive Oil

Game meat from the Karoo — springbok, kudu, warthog — is among the leanest and most naturally produced protein available in South Africa. Paired with our estate olive oil and table olives, it makes a genuinely healthy meal that tastes of the same landscape.

Why This Combination Works

Game meats are low in fat and high in protein, iron, and zinc. Olive oil introduces heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and antioxidants. Olives add flavour and further polyphenol content. Together they create a nutritionally dense meal with a bold flavour profile.

Selecting Your Olives and Oil

For game meat, lean toward our Coratina and Frantoio-forward oil — its peppery intensity stands up to the rich, earthy flavours of wild protein. For table olives, our black Mission olives add the right briny depth.

Recipes to Try

Venison stew with olives: Slow-cook venison with tomatoes, black olives, red wine, and rosemary. Finish with a drizzle of raw EVOO.
Springbok chops with tapenade: Grill chops and top with olive and anchovy tapenade instead of butter.
Stuffed pheasant: Fill pheasant breasts with chopped olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and goat cheese before baking in EVOO.

Wine Pairings

Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot with venison or springbok. Pinot Noir or Chardonnay with lighter game like pheasant.