The Merchant of Venison Chops with Red Wine Mushroo

Name: The Merchant of Venison Chops with Red Wine Mushroom Sauce and Bulgur Porridge
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 (6 to 7-ounce) venison chops; 1 tablespoon juniper berries; 1 tablespoon coriander seeds; 3 star anise; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 shallots, minced; 2 cups white mushrooms, cleaned, trimmed and sliced; 1 (750-ml) bottle dry red wine; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup bulgur (because it is pre-steamed, it can be soaked in boiling water to make it meal-ready); 1/2 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

6 (6 to 7-ounce) venison chops
1 tablespoon juniper berries
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
3 star anise
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 shallots, minced
2 cups white mushrooms, cleaned, trimmed and sliced
1 (750-ml) bottle dry red wine
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup bulgur (because it is pre-steamed, it can be soaked in boiling water to make it meal-ready)
1/2 teaspoon salt

1
Rinse venison chops and pat dry with paper towels.
2
In a coffee grinder dedicated to spices or with a mortar and pestle, grind the juniper berries, coriander seeds, star anise, salt and peppercorns together into a powder.
3
Rub all sides of the chops with the spice mixture.
4
Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large saute pan (deep enough to accommodate the chops and sauce) and sear the chops, leaving undisturbed for 2 minutes on each side to allow the spices to integrate into the surface of the meat.
5
Remove chops to a utility platter.
6
In the same pan, over medium-high heat, saute the shallots until translucent.
7
Add the mushrooms and cook until they give up their juices.
8
Add the wine and let cook for about 5 minutes.
9
Then reduce heat to medium-low, return the chops to the pan, cover, and let cook until the chops are tender, about 35 minutes.
10
Transfer the chops to a platter and increase the heat under the pan of mushrooms and sauce and allow to reduce by two-thirds.
11
While the chops are cooking and the sauce is reducing, prepare the bulgur porridge which was traditionally served with venison as a digestive aid.
12
Because it is pre-steamed, it can be soaked in boiling water to make it meal-ready.
13
Put bulgur and salt in a mixing bowl.
14
Add 2 1/2 cups boiling water, cover and let stand for 30 minutes.
15
To serve, place some bulgur porridge in the middle of each serving plate.
16
Top with a venison chop and spoon mushrooms and sauce over and around.

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Tips for the best results

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 (6 to 7-ounce) venison chops, 1 tablespoon juniper berries, 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, 3 star anise, and more.

Yes, The Merchant of Venison Chops with Red Wine Mushroom Sauce and Bulgur Porridge 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.

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The Merchant of Venison Chops with Red Wine Mushroom Sauce and Bulgur Porridge

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