Ok, I think I am getting the picture. Good to know the meat can be partially frozen and you can still grind it. I put some in the fridge last night so maybe I will pull out after the kids go to bed and see how it goes.
I wish I'd been a little smarter about this - the venison is cut up in small portions, but the fat is much larger. I had to cut the frozen fat with a saw last night. Next time I go to the butcher to get fat, I'll get smaller portions individually wrapped.
Live and learn!