Rack of Venison with Sage and Caramelised Endive

Roasted venison rack served with buttery braised endives and a rich red wine and sage reduction sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 903.1 kcals 3612.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 11.4 grams 45.6 grams
Fat 63.1 grams 252.3 grams
Protein 62.2 grams 248.8 grams
Cook Time
55 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
55
g
Butter
for roasting venison
30
g
Butter
for endives
55
g
Butter
to finish sauce
Liquids
250
ml
Chicken Stock
for endives
125
ml
568
ml
Chicken Stock
for sauce
Meat
2
piece
Venison
racks, 6 bones each, trimmed
1
unit
Venison Trimmings
chopped for sauce
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
0.5
bunch
Sage
leaves picked and chopped, stalks reserved
15
ml
Chives
chopped, to garnish
OilsFats
15
ml
Rapeseed Oil
for browning venison
30
ml
Rapeseed Oil
for caramelising endives
15
ml
Rapeseed Oil
for sauce
Vegetables
8
piece
Belgian Endive
medium-sized
1
piece
Carrot
chopped
1
piece
Onion
chopped
0.5
stalk
Celery
chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Brown the venison in a hot frying pan with rapeseed oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer the meat to a roasting tray and roast for five minutes.
  • Lower the oven temperature to 180°C, add butter and sage, and roast for an additional 10 minutes while basting frequently.
  • Remove the meat from the oven and set it aside in a warm place to rest.
  • Set the oven to 160°C.
  • Blanch the endives in boiling salted water, drain, and place into an ovenproof dish.
  • Pour stock over the endives, add butter, and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Squeeze excess liquid from the cooked endives and cut them in half lengthways.
  • Caramelise the endives cut-side down in a hot pan with oil for 3 minutes.
  • Prepare the sauce by browning venison trimmings and vegetables in oil.
  • Add wine and stock to the trimmings and simmer until the liquid reduces by half.
  • Strain the sauce into a clean pan and whisk in the butter until smooth.
  • Carve the venison and serve with the endives, sauce, and chive garnish.