Venison Cooked in a Spiced Salt Crust with Caramelized Chicory

Succulent venison loin encased in a spiced aromatic dough, served with sweet caramelized chicory and a rich red wine sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 922.6 kcals 1845.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 82.7 grams 165.4 grams
Fat 21.4 grams 42.8 grams
Protein 71.3 grams 142.5 grams
Cook Time
90 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
15
g
Dairy
1
piece
Egg White
Free-range
25
g
Fruits
1
piece
Orange
Juiced
0.5
piece
Lemon
Juiced
GrainsCereals
Liquids
350
ml
100
ml
Meat
200
g
Venison Trimmings
From venison loin
NutsSeeds
2
clove
Garlic
Chopped
2
sprig
Thyme
Fresh
2
piece
Juniper Berries
Whole for sauce
1
tsp
10
g
10
g
Star Anise
Ground
10
g
Cinnamon
Ground
10
g
Juniper Berries
Ground for crust
250
g
5
piece
Mint
Leaves sliced into thin strips
OilsFats
1
tablespoon
Olive Oil
For frying sauce trimmings
Vegetables
2
piece
Carrot
Chopped
1
piece
Onion
Chopped
2
piece
Red Chicory
Cut into quarters lengthways

Steps

  • Fry venison trimmings in a large saucepan until browned.
  • Add carrots and onions, then fry for two minutes until soft.
  • Add garlic, herbs, spices, wine, and port; simmer for five minutes.
  • Add beef stock and simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Sieve the liquid into a clean pan and reduce until a rich sauce forms.
  • Preheat oven to 225°C.
  • Combine spices, salt, egg white, 100ml water, and flour to knead a smooth dough.
  • Rest the covered dough for one hour.
  • Sear venison loin for one minute in a hot pan and sprinkle with reserved spices.
  • Roll dough to 1cm thickness and wrap the venison completely, creating a small steam hole.
  • Bake in the oven for 12 to 14 minutes.
  • Rest the meat for 12 minutes after checking internal warmth with a skewer.
  • Melt butter, sauté chicory with sugar and seasoning for two minutes.
  • Add citrus juices and chicken stock, then simmer for five minutes.
  • Stir in chopped mint, carve venison, and serve with the reduced sauce.