Griddled Venison With Pink Gin Applesauce Recipes

GRILLED VENISON

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients.
• Soak venison steaks at least 48 hours.
• Cook on the grill.

GRIDDLED VENISON WITH PINK GIN APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Cut venison into two equal pieces so it will fit in a 1-gallon freezer bag. Place in bag with gin, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, peppercorns, onion, star anise and garlic. Seal bag securely and refrigerate for at least 2 hours at room temperature, or up to 3 days in the refrigerator. (If refrigerated, allow to rest at room temperature for 30 to 40 minutes before cooking.)
• While venison is marinating, prepare applesauce: In a wide saucepan with a lid, melt butter over low heat. Add onion and salt, and sauté until softened but not browned. Cut apples in half, then without coring cut each half into four wedges. Add to pan with 2 tablespoons of the gin, lemon juice and chili. Stir well. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until the apples are very soft, about 30 minutes. Remove chili, and work sauce through a food mill. Apple peels will color sauce. Stir in remaining teaspoon gin. Cover and refrigerate for up to three days; bring to room temperature before serving.
• Heat a large griddle or heavy skillet until almost smoking hot. Remove venison pieces from marinade, and shake off any spices. Slap venison onto hot griddle and sear well on all sides, turning frequently to obtain even scorch marks, about 15 minutes for rare meat. (To test for doneness, press tops of loins lightly with a finger. Springy resistance indicates rare meat; firm indicates medium to well done.) Transfer to a carving board to rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly.
• While venison is resting, preheat a broiler. Drizzle radicchio with oil and vinegar and broil, turning, until leaves are wilted and charred slightly on all sides. To serve, line a large serving plate with heat-darkened leaves, and arrange the sliced venison on top. Serve applesauce in a decorative bowl to pass at table.

GRILLED VENISON AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a glass bowl or plastic bag, combine vinegar, honey, soy sauce, ketchup, pepper and garlic powder; set aside 1/4 cup for vegetables. Set aside 3/4 cup for basting. Add meat to bowl or bag; stir or shake to coat. Cover (or close bag) and refrigerate for 4 hours. One hour before grilling, toss vegetables with 1/4 cup reserved marinade., Drain and discard marinade from meat., Thread meat and vegetables alternately on skewers. Grill over medium-hot heat for 15-20 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the venison reads 160°, turning and basting frequently with reserved 3/4 cup marinade.

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.

PAN-FRIED VENISON WITH SLOE GIN & PLUM SAUCE

Steps:

• Press the juniper and lots of black pepper onto the steaks. Heat the butter in a frying pan until foaming, add the plum quarters and the steaks. Cook to your liking, turning halfway through. Remove and keep warm.
• Tip the chopped plum and garlic into the pan juices and cook, stirring, until softened. Pour in the sloe gin, allow to sizzle, then add the hot stock. When the plums are really soft, press the mixture through a sieve to remove the skins. Try to get as much pulp through as you can, as this will add flavour and body to the sauce. If it's too thick, add a dash of boiling water.
• Put the steaks on warmed plates, top with the plum quarters and spoon round some sauce. Scatter over the thyme and a little black pepper. Serve with Fennel Dauphinoise (see 'Goes well with', right) and wilted spinach.

GRILLED VENISON STEAK

Steps:

• For the marinade: Combine all ingredients in a saucepan.
• Heat mixture to boiling over high heat; reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for about 30 minutes.
• Set aside to cool completely.
• Cover and store in refrigerator until ready to use.
• Marinate game in refrigerator before BBQ'ing.
• To cook venison, place on a lightly greased, preheated bbq grill and broil 7 to 10 minutes per side.
• Season to taste and serve.

GRILLED VENISON SCAPE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Place venison strips in a bowl; sprinkle with garlic scapes. Pour in canola oil and soy sauce; mix well. Cover bowl and let venison marinate for at least one hour.
• Preheat grill fitted with fine grate grill topper to medium heat.
• Evenly spread venison on the grill topper. Stir occasionally to evenly cook meat until no longer pink, about 10 to 15 minutes.
• Warm hamburger buns on warming rack of grill. Divide venison among the buns and top with Cheddar cheese.