Best 6 Game Stew With Cider And Apples Recipes

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Indulge in a hearty and flavorful culinary journey with our exquisite game stew recipes. Perfectly balancing the richness of wild game meat with the sweetness of apples and the tanginess of cider, these stews offer a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer the classic venison stew, the robust wild boar stew, or the unique rabbit stew, each recipe promises a delightful dining experience. Embark on this culinary adventure and discover the delectable delights that await you in the world of game stews.

**Venison Stew:**
Our venison stew is a timeless classic, capturing the essence of traditional game cooking. Tender venison, slow-cooked in a rich broth infused with aromatic vegetables, red wine, and herbs, delivers a hearty and satisfying meal. The addition of apples and cider adds a touch of sweetness and acidity, creating a harmonious balance of flavors.

**Wild Boar Stew:**
For those who enjoy bolder flavors, our wild boar stew is a must-try. The robust and slightly gamey taste of wild boar meat pairs perfectly with the bold flavors of red wine, juniper berries, and earthy mushrooms. Simmered to perfection, this stew exudes a deep and complex flavor profile that is sure to impress even the most discerning palate.

**Rabbit Stew:**
If you seek a lighter and more delicate stew, our rabbit stew is an excellent choice. Tender rabbit meat, cooked in a flavorful broth infused with white wine, tarragon, and pearl onions, creates a dish that is both elegant and rustic. The addition of apples and cider brings a touch of sweetness and brightness, balancing the delicate flavors of the rabbit meat.

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POT-ROAST PHEASANT WITH CIDER & BACON



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Oven roast this rich game bird - bring out the flavour with sweet cider and apples, and let the juices run into a cream and sage sauce

Provided by James Martin

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

50g butter
2 pheasants, cleaned
100g bacon lardon
1 onion, chopped
1 celery stick, chopped
4 sage sprigs, leaves chopped
2 eating apples, cored and cut into large chunks
500ml cider
300ml chicken stock
1 Savoy cabbage, finely shredded
100ml double cream
mashed potato, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Melt the butter in a large non-stick flameproof dish. Season the pheasants, add to the dish and brown on all sides. Remove from the dish and set aside.
  • Add the bacon, onion, celery and sage to the dish and cook for 10 mins until the onion is soft and the bacon is crisp. Carefully pour off any excess fat.
  • Return the pheasants to the dish and scatter over the apples. Pour over the cider and the chicken stock, bring to a simmer, cover with a lid and cook in the oven for 25 mins until the birds are cooked through.
  • Remove the birds from the dish and keep warm. Return dish to the hob over a high heat. Let the liquid bubble until reduced by half, then add the cabbage, cover with a lid and cook for 3 mins. Add the cream, check the seasoning, and continue cooking for 1 min more. Serve the pheasant on top of the cabbage mixture with some mashed potato, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 865 calories, Fat 56 grams fat, SaturatedFat 26 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 67 grams protein, Sodium 1.6 milligram of sodium

HOMEMADE APPLE CIDER BEEF STEW



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It's especially nice to use this recipe in fall, when the weather gets crisp and Nebraska's apple orchards start selling fresh apple cider. This entree's subtle sweetness is a welcome change from other savory stews. We enjoy it with biscuits and slices of apple and cheddar cheese. -Joyce Glaesemann, Lincoln, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 cups apple cider or juice
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 medium carrots, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
3 celery ribs, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 medium onions, cut into wedges
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup water
Fresh thyme sprigs, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, brown beef on all sides in oil over medium-high heat; drain. Add the cider, broth, vinegar, salt, thyme and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 hours. , Add the potatoes, carrots, celery and onions; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until beef and vegetables are tender. , Combine flour and water until smooth; stir into stew. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. If desired, serve with fresh thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 628mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CIDER BEEF STEW



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When I was a new bride 25 years ago, this recipe was inside a serving dish I received as a gift. It's great on winter evenings served with a loaf of fresh bread. The cider and vinegar help tenderize the meat and provide wonderful flavor to this hearty stew. -Carol Hendrickson, Laguna Beach, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup apple cider
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 large carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 celery rib, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large potato, peeled and cubed
1 medium onion, sliced

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour, salt and pepper. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In a large saucepan, brown beef in oil; drain. Stir in the cider, water, vinegar and thyme; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour and 45 minutes or until the meat is tender. , Add the carrots, celery, potato and onion; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 671mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

PORK AND CIDER STEW



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This week we are getting 2 different meals out of the same basic protein, cubed pork shoulder (butt) and chicken thighs. Midweek? A meat-free menu to lighten things up.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 pounds pork shoulder (butt), cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
Salt and pepper
Flour, for dredging
3 to 4 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
3 to 4 ribs of celery, chopped, chopped into bite-size pieces
2 carrots, peeled and chopped into bite-size pieces
1 large or 2 medium onions, chopped into bite-size pieces
1 large fresh bay leaf
Fresh herb bundle, thyme, sage and parsley sprigs tied with kitchen twine
1 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds
1 1/2 cups cloudy cider
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 cup chicken stock
3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-size chunks
2 to 3 crisp apples, chopped
Celery tops, chopped for garnish

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the meat with salt and pepper and lightly dredge in flour. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the meat in batches and remove to a plate, adding a little additional oil when necessary. When all of the meat is browned and set aside, add the butter to the Dutch oven to melt. When the butter foams, add the celery, carrots, onions, bay leaf, herb bundle, some salt and pepper and the caraway seeds. Stir to combine and sweat the vegetables for a few minutes. Add the cider and vinegar, and reduce by half. Add the stock and then return the pork to the Dutch oven. Cover and cook about 1 hour over low heat or in an oven preheated to 325 degrees F.
  • Stir in the potatoes and apples and continue to cook until the pork is tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Cool and store for a make-ahead meal. Reheat over moderate heat and garnish with celery tops to serve.

GAME STEW WITH CIDER AND APPLES



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I had this in a medieval knight's pub in Torquai ten years ago. The cider is not apple juice like it would be in the US but actually it's British alcoholic cider. Not Strongbow, though, but some sweeter cider with only 4 percent alcohol. For the game use any mix of rabbit, hare, partridge, pheasant and venison or if you don't...

Provided by Marion Wilting

Categories     Casseroles

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 lb game
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 onions, diced
1 parsnip, peeled and diced
2 carrots, diced
2 c hard cider
chicken stock
1 tsp herbes de provence
2 bay leaves
1 sprig thyme
1/4 tsp allspice, ground
3 apples, peeled, cored, sliced
cornstarch
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F
  • 2. In an ovenproof cassrole dish large enough to hold the 2 pounds of game, heat the olive oil and brown the game in batches. Set aside.
  • 3. Add onions (and more oil if necessary), then parsnip and carrots and fry on medium heat for 5-10 minutes.
  • 4. Add cider, herbs and spices, bring to a boil, then add the browned game.
  • 5. Add just enough stock to cover the game and bring to a boil.
  • 6. Cover the casserole with the lid and cook in the oven for about 1-1 1/2 hours or until meat is tender.
  • 7. If the liquid is too thin, mix one tablespoon cornstach with some cold water, stir into the stew, bring to another boil and add the sliced apples.
  • 8. Simmer for another 15-20 minutes.
  • 9. Serve with white bread.

GAME STEW WITH CIDER AND APPLES



Game Stew With Cider and Apples image

I had this in a medieval knight's pub in Torquai ten years ago. The cider is not apple juice like it would be in the US but actually it's British alcoholic cider. Not Strongbow, though, but some sweeter cider with only 4 percent alcohol. For the game use any mix of rabbit, hare, partridge, pheasant and venison or if you don't have game use chicken, beef, rabbit.

Provided by Mia in Germany

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 lbs game
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, diced
1 parsnip, peeled and diced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 cups cider
chicken stock
1 teaspoon herbes de provence
2 bay leaves
1 sprig thyme
1/4 teaspoon allspice, ground
3 apples, sliced
cornstarch
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In an ovenprove casserole dish large enough to hold the 2 pounds of game, heat the olive oil and brown the game in batches. Set aside.
  • Add onions (and more oil if required), then parsnip and carrots and fry on medium heat for 5-10 minutes.
  • Add cider, herbs and spices, bring to a boil, then add the browned game.
  • Add just enough stock to cover the game and bring to a booil.
  • Cover the casserole with the lid and cook in the oven for about 1-1 1/2 hours or until meat is tender.
  • If the liquid is too thin, mix one tablespoon cornstarch with some cold water, then stir into the stew, bring to another boil and add the sliced apples.
  • Simmer for another 15-20 minutes.
  • Serve with white bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.9, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 18.2, Carbohydrate 21, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 12.8, Protein 1

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use dark cider instead of regular cider.
  • If you don't have applesauce, you can use mashed apples instead.
  • You can add other vegetables to the stew, such as carrots, celery, or potatoes.
  • If you want a thicker stew, add a cornstarch slurry or flour roux.
  • Serve the stew with crusty bread or rice.

Conclusion:

This game stew with cider and apples is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold night. The combination of game, cider, and apples creates a rich and complex flavor that is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you are a seasoned hunter or just looking for a new and exciting recipe, this game stew is definitely worth trying.

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