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Roasted Deer Loin With Chestnuts & Fingerling Potat

Name: Roasted Deer Loin With Chestnuts & Fingerling Potatoes, Red Currant Rhubarb Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Roasted Loin of Deer with Chestnuts and Fingerling Potatoes; 3 pounds roast loin of deer; 2 cups chestnuts*; 1 pound fingerliing potatoes; 5-6 shallots, halved; thyme sprigs; 1 bay leaf; 5-6 tablespoons olive oil; Red Currant Rhubarb Sauce; 4 cups red currants; 2 cups rhubarb; 3/4-1 cups sugar; 1 cup ruby port; salt and pepper; Pinch (optional) ground cloves, ginger, juniper berry

Try this homemade Roasted Deer Loin With Chestnuts & Fingerling Potatoes, Red Currant Rhubarb Sauce recipe the whole family will love. Made with Chestnu…

This Roasted Deer Loin With Chestnuts & Fingerling Potatoes, Red Currant Rhubarb Sauce relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as roast loin of deer, chestnuts*, fingerliing potatoes and shallots, halved. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 1265 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 General

1265

kcal

Calories

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Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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