Dinner for 4

Juniper Crusted Venison

Name: Juniper Crusted Venison
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients: 1/4 cup juniper berries; 1 1/2 tbsp whole black peppercorn; 1 1/2 lb venison tenderloin; 1 tbsp butter; 1/2 cup dry red wine; 1/2 cup water; 2 cans (4 oz) sliced mushrooms; 1 tbsp flour blended with 1 tbsp cold water

Juniper and pepper crust venison tenderloin, then the pan makes a red wine mushroom sauce.

$4.72per serving $$$

45 minstart to table

4servings

Eastern European Low-carb High-protein Family Dinners

Ingredients

1/4 cup juniper berries
1 1/2 tbsp whole black peppercorn
1 1/2 lb venison tenderloin
1 tbsp butter
1/2 cup dry red wine
1/2 cup water
2 cans (4 oz) sliced mushrooms
1 tbsp flour blended with 1 tbsp cold water

Steps

Crush the juniper berries and peppercorns into a coarse seasoning.
Press the seasoning onto the venison tenderloin and let it stand for 10 minutes.
Melt the butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and sear the venison for 8 minutes.
Roast the skillet at 400 F for 15 minutes, until the venison reaches 145 F.
Transfer the venison to a board and cook the mushrooms, wine, and water in the skillet for 5 minutes.
Stir the flour slurry into the sauce and cook for 2 minutes, then rest the venison for 5 minutes before slicing.

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