Elevated Venison Recipes

Elevating the wild pantry into gourmet culinary experiences

• Juniper-Rubbed Venison Loin

• Smoked Porter Pot Pie

• Venison Bulgogi Tacos

Juniper-Rubbed Venison Loin

This elegant dish balances the lean, earthy depth of venison with the resinous notes of juniper and a sharp, sweet-tart fruit reduction.

Ingredients

•  1 lb venison backstrap

•  1 tbsp juniper berries

•  1 tsp black peppercorns

•  1 cup blackberries

Instructions

1. Prepare the parsnip silk by boiling and blending until smooth.

2. Reduce berries, gin, and honey for the gastrique.

3. Sear the rubbed venison in a hot skillet.

Smoked Porter Pot Pie

A robust, "hunting lodge" style comfort dish. The venison is slow-braised in dark beer, resulting in a rich, velvety gravy.

Ingredients

•  1.5 lbs venison shoulder

•  2 cups Smoked Porter

•  4 oz Stilton cheese

•  Mirepoix veggies

Instructions

1. Pulse flour, butter, and Stilton for the pastry.

2. Braise venison in porter and broth until fork-tender.

3. Bake at 400°F until the crust is golden brown.

Venison Bulgogi Tacos

A modern fusion of Korean BBQ techniques and street taco culture. Sweet-savory-spicy profile with a bright slaw.

Ingredients

•  1 lb venison flank

•  12 corn tortillas

•  Gochujang paste

•  Asian pear

Instructions

1. Marinate thin-sliced venison in pear enzymes.

2. Char the venison over very high heat.

3. Assemble with slaw and gochujang crema.