Venison Steak With Port Sauce Food

VENISON STEAK WITH PORT AND BERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• If you are using frozen steaks then take out of the freezer the day before and allow them to defrost in the fridge overnight. Using kitchen towel, pat the steaks as dry as possible and season on both sides with a little salt and freshly ground pepper.
• Heat the butter and sunflower oil in a heavy frying pan until the butter has melted and started foaming.
• Reduce heat to medium high and use tongs to place the steaks on the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes and turn over once nicely browned on one side (lift the edge with the tongs to check).
• Cook for a further 3-4 minutes on the other side for medium cut steaks - you will need to cook longer if the steaks are really thick.
• Once the steaks are nicely browned on both sides transfer them onto a plate and cover with foil. Leave them to rest for 5-10 minutes. Don't skip this 'resting' stage! Set aside while you are making the sauce.
• Deglaze the hot pan with a good splash of Port. Add the jelly and stir to dissolve. Add the berries and briefly cook until they start to soften and release their juices.
• Sprinkle with the chopped rosemary and serve the steaks with the sauce on the side - mashed potatoes (or celeriac) and steamed spinach make great sides or stick to a green salad a lighter meal.

VENISON STEAK WITH PORT SAUCE

Steps:

• Make the gravy by simmering all the ingredients together until the redcurrant jelly has completely melted. Keep warm.
• Steam or simmer the potatoes until just tender, about 8 mins, then drain well and add a few drops of oil.
• Lay the venison on a board. Sprinkle some of the black pepper and a little salt on each side, pressing the pepper into the steaks. Heat the remaining oil in a pan. When it has a shimmering surface, add the steaks, 2 at a time. Cook for 2 mins on each side for rare, 3 mins for medium and 4 mins for well done. When cooked, return them all to the pan and pour over the sauce. Warm for 1 min, sprinkle with parsley. Serve with the potatoes and peas, if you like, and any extra sauce spooned over.

VENISON STEAK WITH PEPPERS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, stir together the beef broth, sherry, soy sauce, salt and pepper. Season the meat with curing salt and steak seasoning, then place it in the bowl with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
• Heat one tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Use tongs or a slotted spoon to transfer the venison to the skillet, reserving the marinade. Cook and stir until browned and cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes, depending on the size of your pieces. Remove to a clean bowl.
• Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper strips; cook and stir until starting to become tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove them from the pan and place them in the bowl with the meat.
• Dissolve the cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of the reserved marinade. Pour the rest of the marinade into the skillet. Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium heat for a minute. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and continue to cook, stirring slowly until thickened, about 1 minute. Return the meat and vegetables to the skillet and stir until coated with the sauce. Transfer to a serving dish.

VENISON STEAKS W/ CREAMY PEPPER & BRANDY SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt butter and oil in large saute pan over med-high heat.
• Salt and pepper each side of steaks and add to pan. Venison at it's best should be served at med-rare. Quickly sear each side of steaks, just about 2 minute per side.
• Remove steaks and cover with foil to keep warm.
• Turn heat down to med. and add shallots and ground pepper to pan and saute.
• Add brandy to pan and de-glaze. Cook for a minute or so to slightly thicken.
• Add wine and beef stock and turn heat back up to med-high. Let simmer for 3-4 minute then add sour cream. Let this mixture cook until it reaches a nice, thick consistency.
• Add steaks back to pan and cook 2 minute.
• Serve and enjoy!

MEDALLIONS OF VENISON WITH A CRANBERRY PORT SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine both chicken and beef broth in a saucepan, boil until reduced to aprox 1 cup.
• Add port wine to broth, boil until reduced to 3/4 cup. (about 15 minutes).
• Stir in cranberry sauce, simmer until sauce begins to thicken, about 4 minutes). Remove from heat, whisk in 1 Tbsp of butter. Season with S&P. Set aside.
• Sprinkle venison with S&P. Melt remaining butter in frying pan over med heat. Add venison to skillet and cook to desired doneness. (about 3 minutes per side for medium rare).
• Divide sauce among 4 plates. Place medallions atop sauce on each plate and serve hot.

GRILLED VENISON STEAKS

Steps:

• Place venison steaks in cold water for 20 minutes to remove extra blood, changing the water halfway through depending on how bloody the meat is.
• While the steaks are soaking, combine 1/2 cup olive oil, balsamic vinegar, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon, rosemary, parsley, basil, salt, and pepper in a 1-gallon zip-top bag.
• Remove steaks from the water and pat dry. Season both sides with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Place in the zip-top bag, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight.
• Preheat an outdoor grill on high heat for 10 minutes and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove steaks from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
• Cook steaks on the preheated grill for 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 135 to 140 degrees F (57 to 60 degrees C).
• Remove from the grill and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Slice into strips, drizzle with olive oil, and serve.