Venison on Sourdough

Seared venison loin served on toasted sourdough with quick pickled cucumbers, crispy fried onions, and a creamy horseradish dressing.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 842.1 kcals 1684.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 35.3 grams 70.6 grams
Fat 52.9 grams 105.8 grams
Protein 56.2 grams 112.4 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
pinch
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
zest only
GrainsCereals
2
slice
Sourdough Bread
griddled and toasted
Meat
400
g
Venison Striploin
from roe or fallow deer
NutsSeeds
4
sprig
Thyme
fresh, chopped
1
tsp
Salt
for venison
0.5
tsp
Salt
for cucumber
0.5
tsp
Salt
for onions
0.5
tsp
Fennel Seeds
toasted
2
tbsp
Dill
chopped
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Sunflower Oil
for searing
500
ml
Vegetable Oil
for deep frying
Vegetables
0.25
piece
Cucumber
peeled and sliced thinly
1
piece
Red Onion
sliced
1
tsp
Horseradish
freshly grated

Steps

  • Roll the venison loin in a mixture of chopped thyme and salt, then season with pepper.
  • Sear the venison in hot oil in a frying pan for 8 to 10 minutes while turning.
  • Salt the cucumber slices in a sieve, squeeze out water, mix with vinegar and sugar, then drain.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 180°C.
  • Dredge onion slices in salted rice flour and deep-fry for 2 minutes until golden.
  • Spread mustard on toasted sourdough and top with sliced venison.
  • Serve with crème fraîche, cucumbers, crispy onions, fennel seeds, lemon zest, capers, dill, and horseradish.