Venison Chop with Juniper Sauce and Spring Greens

Thick-cut grilled venison chops served with a creamy juniper berry reduction and quickly wilted spring greens.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1092.3 kcals 2184.6 kcals
Carbohydrates 22.1 grams 44.2 grams
Fat 76.4 grams 152.8 grams
Protein 71.2 grams 142.4 grams
Cook Time
120 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
40
g
100
ml
GrainsCereals
Liquids
200
ml
White Wine
dry white wine such as Burgundy
Meat
4
piece
Venison T-Bone Chops
preferably fallow deer
1
piece
NutsSeeds
10
g
Sea Salt Flakes
2 teaspoons for stock
1
piece
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
2
piece
Garlic
cloves, peeled and finely chopped
8
piece
Juniper Berries
lightly crushed
1
tsp
Thyme
fresh leaves
1
handful
Chervil
chopped fresh
OilsFats
30
ml
Vegetables
1
piece
Banana Shallot
peeled and finely chopped
4
handful

Steps

  • Cover deer bones and offcuts with cold water in a large pan and add salt.
  • Simmer the stock for 90 minutes while skimming froth from the surface regularly.
  • Boil shallot, garlic, sugar, wine, juniper, vinegar, and thyme in a saucepan.
  • Simmer for 4 minutes until the liquid reduces to 30ml.
  • Melt butter in a separate pan and whisk in flour to create a smooth roux.
  • Strain the wine reduction into the roux and add the reserved juniper berries.
  • Gradually whisk in 300ml of hot venison stock and cook for 10 minutes until thickened.
  • Stir in the cream, warm through without boiling, and season.
  • Preheat the grill to high and heat an ovenproof griddle pan over medium-high heat.
  • Oil and season the chops then sear in the griddle pan for 2 minutes per side.
  • Move the pan to the grill and cook for 5 minutes for medium-rare.
  • Wilt the spring greens in a pan with 30ml boiling water and seasoning for 2 minutes.
  • Serve the chops topped with sauce alongside the greens and garnish with chervil.