Roasted Venison with Fresh Cranberry Sauce
"There's so much more to venison than tenderloins or burger. Many people don't realize that venison can be roasted successfully without making it tough or leathery; the key is to provide some of the fat that this extra-lean meat doesn't usually contain, and to sear the meat first before following it up with a slow roast at lower heat. I hope you enjoy it."
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 12 of 13 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Beef | 100g cooked | 250 |
| Venison | 100g cooked | 158 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Orange Juice | 1 medium (131g) | 62 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Wine | 2 tbsp cooking wine (30ml) | 25 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Sage | 1 tsp ground (0.7g) | 2 |
| Cilantro | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) | 1 |
| Basil | 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Red Currant | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 (8 pound) bone-in venison roast
- 1 pinch kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 1/2 cups finely chopped onion, divided
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried sage
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 cups fresh orange juice
- 6 ounces fresh cranberries
- 3 cups beef stock
- 1/2 cup red currant jelly
- 1/4 cup dry sherry (such as Oloroso)