Venison Marinade With Juniper Berries Recipes

VENISON TENDERLOIN WITH BERRY SAUCE AND CREAMY POTATOES

Steps:

• For the potatoes: Peel the potatoes and cut into 1-inch chunks. Place the potatoes in a large saucepan of cold, salted water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. When the water boils, lower the heat to medium and simmer the potatoes until they're fork tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
• For the venison: Season both sides of the venison tenderloins with salt and pepper.
• Heat a large saute pan over high heat and add the oil. When the oil is hot, but not smoking, add the tenderloins. Reduce the heat to medium and sear the tenderloins on all sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove the loins from the pan and let rest until ready to serve.
• For the potatoes: Drain the potatoes well and transfer to a bowl. Mash the potatoes until there are no lumps. Stir in the butter, nutmeg, cream, salt, and white pepper. Stir until creamy, adding more cream if needed. You want smooth, creamy potatoes. Taste and season with more salt and white pepper, if needed.
• For the sauce: In a small saucepan, combine all of the ingredients, except for the blueberries and butter. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Lower the heat, add the blueberries, and simmer until reduced a little and thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat, strain the sauce back into the saucepan, season with salt and pepper, and then whisk in the butter. Hold warm until serving.
• To plate: Spoon potatoes into the center of the plate. Slice the venison loin into 1/2-inch thick slices on a bias. Lay slices over potatoes. Top with sauce.

VENISON STEAK MARINADE

Steps:

• Mix all the ingredients in a bowl then pour into a sealable plastic bag.
• Place the steaks inside and ensure that the marinade covers all surfaces of the steak. Marinate for at least 2 hours but preferably overnight.
• Remove the steaks from the marinade and dab them dry.
• Cook the steaks to desired doneness and serve immediately.

RED WINE, JUNIPER, AND BAY LEAF MARINADE

Steps:

• Whisk together everything but salt and pepper in a nonreactive bowl. Arrange meat in a shallow nonreactive dish or resealable plastic bag. Cover with marinade, rubbing gently into meat. Cover; refrigerate for length of time specified below, turning occasionally.
• Before cooking, remove meat from refrigerator; let it come to a cool room temperature. Discard marinade. Season meat with salt and pepper, and cook as desired.

SPICE-CRUSTED VENISON MEDALLIONS WITH JUNIPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Pulverize coriander seeds, cumin seeds, allspice, 1 teaspoon juniper berries and 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns in a spice grinder or mortar. Season venison with salt, and coat with ground spices. Set aside.
• Cook wine and stock together for 15 to 20 minutes, until reduced to a scant cup. Lightly crush remaining juniper berries and peppercorns, and add, with jam, brandy and gin. Simmer until jam melts. Strain through a fine sieve, and return to saucepan.
• Just before serving, heat grapeseed oil in a heavy skillet. Add venison and sauté over medium heat, turning to cook on all sides, until medium rare, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer will register about 125 degrees. Do not overcook. Keep heat moderate so spices do not burn. Remove from heat.
• Over low heat, swirl butter into sauce with a whisk. Transfer venison to plates, and spoon sauce around.

VENISON MEDALLIONS WITH JUNIPER AND ORANGE

Steps:

• Make butter:
• In food processor, combine all ingredients and pulse until well combined. Transfer to large sheet of wax paper and roll into 5-inch-long log. Wrap in wax paper and refrigerate at least 1 hour to allow flavors to develop.
• Make venison:
• In large glass baking dish, whisk together olive oil, orange zest, sage, pepper, and juniper berries. Add venison medallions and turn to coat. Let stand at room temperature at least 1 hour, turning meat occasionally.
• Over moderate heat, heat large heavy skillet until hot. Add 4 venison medallions and cook until undersides are well browned, about 3 minutes. Turn over and cook to desired doneness (thermometer inserted into center will register 120°F for medium-rare), about 2 to 3 minutes for medium-rare. Transfer to platter and cover loosely with foil. Repeat with remaining medallions, cooking 4 at a time. Slice log of butter into 8 coins. Divide medallions among 8 plates and top each serving with 1 coin. Serve immediately.

VENISON WITH JUNIPER BERRIES, SOUR CHERRY SAUCE AND PUMPKIN MASH

Steps:

• For the venison, place all of the venison ingredients, except the grapeseed oil and the salt and freshly ground black pepper, into a large bowl, mix well, and place into the fridge to marinate overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.
• Remove the venison from the marinade, and pat dry with kitchen paper. Reserve the marinade.
• Lightly brush the venison with one tablespoon of the grapeseed oil, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Heat an ovenproof frying pan until hot, then add the remaining tablespoon of grapeseed oil and the venison. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side, then transfer into the oven to roast for 10-12 minutes for rare, or longer if you like it medium to well done. Remove the venison when cooked to your liking and leave to rest in a warm place.
• For the sauce, return the pan that the venison was cooked in to the heat and add the butter. Strain out the vegetables from the marinade, reserving the liquid, and add to the pan to fry for 4-5 minutes.
• Add the cherries, redcurrant jelly, thyme, the stock and half of the marinade liquid. Bring to the boil and cook to reduce the liquid by half, then pass through a fine sieve into a bowl. Remove the cherries from the sieve and return them to the strained liquid.
• For the mash, place the potato and pumpkin into a large saucepan over a high heat and cover with water. Bring to the boil, add a pinch of salt, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
• Drain the potatoes and butternut squash, then return to the pan on the heat for one minute, to drive off the extra moisture.
• Add the olive oil and mash the potato and butternut squash until smooth. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• To serve, place a spoonful of the mashed potato and butternut squash into the centre of each of six plates. Slice each venison medallion into three pieces and place three slices on top of each pile of mash, then spoon the sour cherry sauce over.

JUNIPER-SPICED VENISON WITH BROWN GOAT CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Pat the meat dry with paper towels. Combine 6 of the juniper berries, the fennel seeds, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Rub the meat with the spices and place it on a plate. Set aside at room temperature while you make the sauce.
• Put the flour in a small bowl and whisk in 1/4 cup of the stock; make sure there are no lumps. Pour into a small saucepan, add another 1/4 cup stock, and bring to a boil, whisking constantly. When the mixture has started to thicken, stir in the remaining 1/2 cup stock and bring to a boil. Add the sour cream and the remaining 2 juniper berries, reduce the heat, and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the brown cheese and stir until melted and incorporated. Set the sauce aside.
• Heat the butter in a cast-iron or other heavy skillet over high heat. Sear the fillets for 5 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Transfer the meat to a plate and let rest for 4 to 5 minutes. Return the meat to the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 more minutes, until medium-rare. Let rest for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add the aquavit to the sauce and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Cut the fillets into 1/2-inch slices and place on four plates. Drizzle the sauce over the meat. Serve immediately, with lingonberry preserves on the side.