Succulent braised venison

Succulent braised venison

Venison benefits from long, slow cooking, and this Scottish dish develops a beautifully earthy sweetness - try it as an alternative to turkey, or for Hogmanay

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 8

Easily doubled

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 15 mins

Cook time

Cook 1 hr 50 mins

Freezable

Super healthy

Method

  1. Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Fry the vegetables in a little oil and butter in a heavy-based casserole for 4-5 mins until golden. Tip in the garlic and fry for a further min, then set aside.
  2. Put the venison into a plastic bag with seasoned flour and shake to coat. Add a little more oil and butter to the pan, then fry the venison over a high heat, stirring now and then, until well browned. Don't crowd the pan - cook in batches if necessary. Set aside with the vegetables.
  3. Add the redcurrant jelly and wine to the pan, and bring to the boil, scraping up all the bits that have stuck to the bottom. Pour in the stock, then add the thyme, bay leaf, meat and vegetables. Season if you like and bring to the boil. Cover and transfer to the oven for about 1½ hrs or until tender. Remove from the oven and check the seasoning.

277 kcalories, protein 30.0g, carbohydrate 18.0g, fat 10.0 g, saturated fat 2.0g, fibre 2.0g, sugar 2.0g, salt 0.7 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, January 2006.

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  • 16 November 2007

    Gladys commented on this recipe

    Did not change any of the ingredients. easy to make and just lovely. the family loved it

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  • 22 November 2007

    Penny rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    This was made for a good supper after standing outside watching the local rugby team. It was really warming to come home to. Didn't change any of the ingredients and it was a pleasure to prepare. The hint of sweetness of the redcurrant jelly added to the flavour.

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  • 25 November 2007

    Mandy rated and commented on this recipe

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    A firm family favorite on a Sunday evening after a busy day watching the boys play rugby. Even better if made the day before.

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  • 29 November 2007

    viv'sbinder rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I halved the ingredients and cooked in my slow cooker,the family loved it.I will definitely do this again. The meat was very tender .

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  • 02 January 2008

    Pauline rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Made this for 10 on New Year's Eve. Delicious. Started it earlier in the day, then put it in the oven whiel I enjoyed myself. Made extra but everyone had seconds and there was none left for freezing! Served wtih Mashed Potato and spiced red cabbage. I will definately cook it again.

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  • 08 January 2008

    SUSAN commented on this recipe

    Didn't change the recipe and cooked for first time on Christmas Eve with mashed potato - absolutely delicious and so tender. It also freezes well. Definitely one to do again.

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  • 17 January 2008

    Lorraine rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I was a bit wary about using swede/turnips as I can't stand the stuff, but I stuck to the recipe and it was delicious. I made it the day before so the flavours had a chance to develop overnight. A real winner!

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    23 January 2008

    sue rated this recipe

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  • 27 January 2008

    Maisy rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Absolutely superb and simple - I got my Venison in a pack from Waitrose and it was great. Everyone absolutely loved it and had seconds!

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    12 February 2008

    emj rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    I found there was a bit too much liquid, so I put the wine in and only a little of the stock. I did it in the slow cooker and the result really was succulent!

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  • 17 February 2008

    DrFabio rated this recipe

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  • 17 March 2008

    Jo Doyle rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Absolutely gorgeous! I've cooked this for friends twice now and everyone asked for more - no left overs for me. I added lardons both times because of so-called dryness of venison. Next time I'll be brave enough to cook it without !

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  • 19 March 2008

    Collinders Kitchen commented on this recipe

    I changed nothing accept the wine and used a Cote Du Rhone instead as I had drunk the Rioja the night before! Was still brilliant. I knew it was a hit when there was silence at the dinner table for the first few mouth fulls!

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  • 19 March 2008

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  • 01 April 2008

    Petra rated this recipe

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  • 23 April 2008

    cheezerella rated and commented on this recipe

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    Absolutely beautiful flavours - will definitely make again. One for a cold day or to impress!

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  • 01 June 2008

    ELIZABETH commented on this recipe

    Delicious i made this for a dinner party recently as i had a large piece of venison in the freezer and it was very easy and tasted fantastic i will definetly make it again

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  • 04 June 2008

    pinkie rated and commented on this recipe

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    Absolutely delicious, I've never cooked venison before but this was divine. Guests absolutely loved it too. So so easy to prepare

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  • 17 September 2008

    Dianne rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Absolutely loved this recipe. Just tried it out on hubby and he raved about it too. Just the aroma of it cooking tickles the taste buds and the flavour is divine. Halved the recipe, added 1 clove of garlic, crushed with a little salt and 2 juniper berries. I also added 4 mushrooms before putting in the oven. I cooked it on 160 degrees for 1 hour and then turned oven down to 120 for 3 hours. I will certainly be making this again for my next dinner party.

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  • 01 October 2008

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 8

Easily doubled

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 15 mins

Cook time

Cook 1 hr 50 mins

Freezable

Super healthy

Ingredients

  • 2 carrots , roughly chopped
  • 140.0g turnips or swede, roughly chopped
  • 2 onions , roughly chopped
  • 3 celery sticks, roughly chopped
  • olive oil and butter, for frying
  • 1 garlic clove , crushed
  • 1.0kg boned leg or shoulder of venison , cut into large chunks (or buy ready-cubed venison for stewing)
  • 5.0 tbsp plain flour , seasoned with salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp redcurrant jelly (or rowan or hawthorn jelly)
  • 450.0ml dry red wine (Rioja is good)
  • 450.0ml beef stock
  • 2 thyme sprigs
  • 1 bay leaf
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277 kcalories, protein 30.0g, carbohydrate 18.0g, fat 10.0 g, saturated fat 2.0g, fibre 2.0g, sugar 2.0g, salt 0.7 g

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