Spice-Crusted Venison Medallions With Juniper Sauce Recipe

Name: Spice-Crusted Venison Medallions With Juniper Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon coriander seeds; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 2 teaspoons whole allspice; 2 teaspoons dried juniper berries; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1 pound venison loin, silver skin removed, cut in 8 pieces; Salt; 1 cup dry red wine; 1 cup venison, game or beef stock; 2 tablespoons red currant jam; 2 tablespoons brandy; 2 tablespoons gin; 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon coriander seeds
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
2 teaspoons whole allspice
2 teaspoons dried juniper berries
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 pound venison loin, silver skin removed, cut in 8 pieces
Salt
1 cup dry red wine
1 cup venison, game or beef stock
2 tablespoons red currant jam
2 tablespoons brandy
2 tablespoons gin
1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1
Pulverize coriander seeds, cumin seeds, allspice, 1 teaspoon juniper berries and 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns in a spice grinder or mortar.
2
Season venison with salt, and coat with ground spices.
3
Set aside.
4
Cook wine and stock together for 15 to 20 minutes, until reduced to a scant cup.
5
Lightly crush remaining juniper berries and peppercorns, and add, with jam, brandy and gin.
6
Simmer until jam melts.
7
Strain through a fine sieve, and return to saucepan.
8
Just before serving, heat grapeseed oil in a heavy skillet.
9
Add venison and saute over medium heat, turning to cook on all sides, until medium rare, about 10 minutes.
10
An instant-read thermometer will register about 125 degrees.
11
Do not overcook.
12
Keep heat moderate so spices do not burn.
13
Remove from heat.
14
Over low heat, swirl butter into sauce with a whisk.
15
Transfer venison to plates, and spoon sauce around.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, 2 teaspoons whole allspice, 2 teaspoons dried juniper berries, and more.

Yes, Spice-Crusted Venison Medallions With Juniper Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spice-Crusted Venison Medallions With Juniper Sauce

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