Loin of Venison in a Sloe Gin and Blackberry Glaze

Tender venison loin wrapped in pancetta, seared, and served with a rich sloe gin and crushed blackberry reduction sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 475.7 kcals 2854.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 6.4 grams 38.5 grams
Fat 25.4 grams 152.1 grams
Protein 47.7 grams 286.4 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
15
g
Butter
a knob
Fruits
Liquids
30
ml
200
ml
Beef Stock
reduced
Meat
1
kg
Venison Loin
fat trimmed and wiped clean
250
g
Pancetta
thinly sliced
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
Thyme
dried
6
piece
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
15
ml
Olive Oil
for rubbing

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Trim the venison and rub with olive oil, salt, pepper, and dried thyme.
  • Wrap the loin tightly in the pancetta slices using cling film to help.
  • Sear the loin in vegetable oil in an ovenproof pan until the pancetta is golden-brown.
  • Roast the venison in the oven for 6 to 8 minutes until pink inside.
  • Reduce sloe gin in the pan, then simmer with beef stock and juniper berries for 5 minutes.
  • Strain the sauce and cook with blackberries until softened and slightly crushed.
  • Whisk in the butter and season the sauce with salt and pepper.
  • Slice the venison loin into thick pieces.
  • Serve three slices per person drizzled with the blackberry glaze.