I cook my venison burgers in a skillet, with a light coating of vegetable oil. I do not add any other fat products or bacon. If I wanted to eat pork or beef fat I would eat pork or beef. I eat venison because it's much healthier. Adding fat defeats the entire purpose of eating it. They cook in their own juices and oil, retaining moisture. If you cook them more than medium well you have overcooked them and they will be dry. Add chopped onion and garlic, precooked, into the meat patties with cracker girl original spicy seasoning. I promise most of you would prefer that to a beef patty any day.