Spiced Venison with Pear Chutney and Sweet Spicy Parsnip Chips

Seared venison fillet glazed with honey and spices, served alongside a homemade pear chutney and honey-drizzled parsnip chips.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 605 kcals 2420 kcals
Carbohydrates 66.4 grams 265.4 grams
Fat 21.4 grams 85.5 grams
Protein 37.1 grams 148.2 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
CondimentsSauces
3.5
tbsp
Fruits
2
piece
Pear
peeled, cored and chopped
1
piece
Granny Smith Apple
peeled, cored and chopped
Liquids
50
ml
Meat
600
g
NutsSeeds
1
piece
1
piece
5
piece
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
tbsp
Coriander Seeds
coarsely ground
2
sprig
1
pinch
Black Pepper
crushed
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Vegetable Oil
for searing
1
l
Vegetable Oil
for deep-frying
Other
3
tbsp
Honey
clear; split between venison and parsnips
Vegetables
0.5
tsp
Ginger
grated
0.5
piece
Red Onion
thinly sliced
1
tbsp
Ginger
finely chopped
4
piece
Parsnips
peeled and cut lengthways into 4 pieces

Steps

  • Heat a frying pan and stir in all chutney ingredients.
  • Cook chutney for 5-8 minutes until fruit softens.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
  • Preheat oven to 180°C.
  • Wrap venison in foil like a sausage and slice into four pieces.
  • Sear the ends of venison pieces in a hot frying pan with oil.
  • Discard foil and place venison onto a baking tray.
  • Brush venison with a mixture of mustard, honey, ginger, and seeds.
  • Roast in the oven for 12-15 minutes.
  • Rest the meat under foil in a warm place.
  • Heat deep-frying oil to 190°C.
  • Fry parsnip chips for 3-4 minutes until golden and drain.
  • Heat honey, salt, lemon thyme, and pepper in a saucepan.
  • Drizzle honey mixture over parsnips and mix.
  • Serve venison with chips, chutney, and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.