Cooking with Wild Game Black Pepper and Juniper Venison Sauce
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Cooking with Wild Game: Black Pepper and Juniper Venison Sauce
Overview
Creating a sauce from the trimmings and bones of the animal itself enhances the flavor of any meat dish. This venison sauce, enriched with black pepper and juniper berries, is perfect for roasted or pan-seared venison, such as leg, rack, or loin. The spices complement the rich, caramelized taste of the meat beautifully.
Yield: 1 cup
- Ingredients:
- 1 cup canola oil
- 2 lbs venison bones, chopped into pieces
- 2 lbs bones and ½ pound meat trimmings (optional)
- 1 quart water
- 1 quart light chicken stock
- 2 quarts veal demi-glace (homemade preferred)
- ½ lb carrots, chopped
- ½ lb onions, chopped
- 5 oz celery, chopped
- 3 crushed peppercorns
- 2 crushed juniper berries
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Bones:
- In a large, heavy pan, heat the canola oil over high heat until nearly smoking.
- Add the bones in a single layer and cook until they are well-browned and caramelized, avoiding stirring until a crust forms. If using meat trimmings, add them in the last few minutes of this process.
- Ensure the bones reach a rich russet color but do not blacken. Discard any blackened bones and pour off excess fat.
2. Deglaze the Pan:
- Add a small amount of water to deglaze the pan, scraping off browned bits with a wooden spoon.
- Once the water evaporates and the bones start crackling, add 1½ cups of the chicken stock to deglaze again.
- Stir in the vegetables and continue deglazing.
3. Simmer the Stock:
- Add remaining water, chicken stock, and veal stock. Fully deglaze and transfer everything to a stockpot.
- Simmer over medium heat, slightly offsetting the pot to create a convection for easy skimming. Regularly skim off any impurities from the surface.
4. Strain and Reduce:
- Simmer for 30-45 minutes until the stock level is close to the bones.
- Strain the sauce through a coarse strainer followed by a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth.
- Pour the strained liquid back into the pot and simmer until it reaches a sauce-like consistency.
5. Add Flavor:
- During the last ten minutes of reduction, add crushed peppercorns and juniper berries. Reduce the sauce to about 1½ cups.
- Double strain the sauce once more before serving.
Conclusion
This recipe captures the essence of hunting and cooking with wild game. Marrying traditional knowledge with culinary expertise, it creates a flavorful sauce that enhances the natural taste of venison. For more outdoor cooking tips, visit a1-outdoors.com. Enjoy your culinary adventures!
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