Miscellaneous with cognac

1 1/4 lbs ground venison 1 1/4 lbs ground pork 8 ounces venison, cut into strips 4 ounces pork fatback, rind removed, blanched, and cut into strips 8 ounces[...]

1 ounce milk (maybe another liquid, water, stock, juice, cream, etc. Thinner you can increase by up to 25%) 1 ounce egg (my large are 1.875 oz) 1/2 ounce[...]

3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 medium onion , finely minced 1 dash salt 3 garlic cloves , minced 1/2 cup port wine (or Madeira) 2 carrots , trimmed into[...]