Juniper Berry Crusted Venison
User Reviews
5
2 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 - 5 people
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Calories
222 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
Scandinavian
Juniper Berry Crusted Venison
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A deep, peppery heat mingles with the bright, rustic flavors of juniper in this unique venison tenderloin dish.
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Ingredients
- ¼ c juniper berries dry, whole
- 1 ½ Tbsp black peppercorn whole
- 1 ½ lb venison tenderloin or beef tenderloin
- 1 Tbsp butter
- ½ c red wine like Cabernet Sauvignon, dry
- ½ c water
- 2 (4 oz) cans mushroom drained, sliced
- 1 Tbsp flour blended with 1 Tbsp cold water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Crush juniper berries and peppercorns using a mortar and pestle (or a rolling pin and a plastic seal-able bag, or a clean spice grinder). Roll tenderloin in the crushed juniper mixture to coat evenly, pressing the spices into the meat.
- Heat the butter or oil in a large, cast-iron skillet. Add the venison to the hot fat and sear meat on all sides.
- Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 15 – 20 minutes (depending on thickness of your meat).
- Once the meat is done (the juices are running mostly clear), remove the pan from the oven. Transfer the meat to a warm plate and set aside.
- Add the water and wine to the hot skillet, scraping the bottom with a wooden spatula to loosen any browned bits. Bring the heat to medium and add the mushrooms.
- Add the flour mixture and simmer, stirring, until thickened.
- Serve tenderloin topped with the mushroom gravy.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
222kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
3.8g
(1%)
Protein
35.5g
(71%)
Fat
5.2g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1.5g
(8%)
Cholesterol
100mg
(33%)
Sodium
69mg
(3%)
Fiber
0.8g
(3%)
Sugar
0.8g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4- 5 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 222 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 222kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 3.8g | 1% |
| Protein | 35.5g | 71% |
| Fat | 5.2g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 3% |
| Sugar | 0.8g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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