Description
A rich and flavorful dish featuring tender venison loin paired with a fragrant juniper berry sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb venison loin
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1 tbsp juniper berries, crushed
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1/2 cup beef stock
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Season the venison loin with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Sear the venison loin for 3-4 minutes per side until browned.
- Remove the venison and let it rest.
- In the same pan, sauté shallot until soft.
- Add crushed juniper berries and red wine, simmer until reduced by half.
- Pour in beef stock and cook until slightly thickened.
- Stir in butter to finish the sauce.
- Slice the venison and serve with the sauce.
Notes
- Venison cooks quickly—avoid overcooking.
- Juniper berries add a piney, aromatic flavor.
- Let the meat rest before slicing for juicier results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 lb venison with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
