Vickys Venison Cider Casserole Recipe

Name: Vickys Venison Cider Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 675 grams venison shoulder, diced; 5 tbsp gluten-free / plain flour; 2 tbsp sunflower spread / butter; 1 medium onion, sliced; 500 grams butternut squash, pumpkin or sweet potato, peeled and diced into big chunks; 1 large cooking apple, peeled, cored & diced into chunks; 400 ml apple cider (or pure apple juice); 3 tbsp free-from worcestershire sauce or soy sauce from my links below; 3 tbsp maple syrup; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; 100 grams frozen peas; 2 tsp gravy granules * see note below * or 2 tsp cornflour / corn starch

Servings: persons

675 grams venison shoulder, diced
5 tbsp gluten-free / plain flour
2 tbsp sunflower spread / butter
1 medium onion, sliced
500 grams butternut squash, pumpkin or sweet potato, peeled and diced into big chunks
1 large cooking apple, peeled, cored & diced into chunks
400 ml apple cider (or pure apple juice)
3 tbsp free-from worcestershire sauce or soy sauce from my links below
3 tbsp maple syrup
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
100 grams frozen peas
2 tsp gravy granules * see note below * or 2 tsp cornflour / corn starch

1
Preheat the oven to gas 3 / 170C / 325F or set a slow cooker / crockpot on high
2
Season the flour with salt & pepper then toss the venison in the flour.
3
Melt the sunflower spread in a frying pan and brown the diced venison.
4
Don't cook it right through
5
Remove the venison from the pan and put it into a large casserole dish or slow cooker.
6
Put the pan back on the stove
7
Layer the onion on top of the venison in the casserole dish, then the butternut squash / sweet potato then the apple
8
Pour the cider into the frying pan.
9
Bring it to the boil then stir in the cinnamon, worcestershire sauce & maple syrup and take off the heat
10
Pour into the casserole dish, put the lid on and cook for 2.5 - 3 hours in the oven or for 4 - 5 hours on high in the slow cooker, adding the peas in the last 20 minutes of cooking
11
Let stand 10 minutes then toss very gently to mix before serving
12
To thicken the gravy, strain the liquid into a saucepan and boil.
13
Add 2 tsp gravy granules or 2 tsp cornflour mixed with 1 tbsp cold water into the pan and stir.
14
Keep stirring throughout to avoid clumping
15
Add the gravy back into the casserole and serve with crusty bread or seasonal vegetables
16
*Bisto Original Gravy Granules in the brown cardboard rectangular box is dairy, egg and soy-free with but contains wheat which is a shame as the main ingredient is potato starch.
17
Bisto Best Gravy in the glass jars are free from gluten, dairy and egg but contain soya lecithins.
18
There are other free-from gravy granules available such as the Kallo brand that are also gluten-etc-free

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 675 grams venison shoulder, diced, 5 tbsp gluten-free / plain flour, 2 tbsp sunflower spread / butter, 1 medium onion, sliced, and more.

Yes, Vickys Venison Cider Casserole 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vickys Venison Cider Casserole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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