Best 8 Roasted Rack Of Venison And Pomegranate Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that marries the rich, gamey flavor of venison with the vibrant sweetness of pomegranate. Our roasted rack of venison recipe takes center stage, where tender venison ribs are seasoned to perfection and roasted to a succulent finish. Accompanying this delectable main course is a luscious pomegranate sauce, bursting with tangy-sweet notes that complement the venison's robust flavor.

But that's not all! This comprehensive article offers a treasure trove of additional recipes to tantalize your taste buds. Discover the art of crafting a classic venison stew, slow-cooked to tender perfection in a symphony of aromatic herbs and vegetables. For a lighter option, try the venison carpaccio, where thinly sliced venison is cured and served with a zesty dressing. And if you're in the mood for something a bit more adventurous, the venison tartare recipe will guide you in creating a sophisticated dish that showcases the raw, minced venison's delicate flavors.

Whether you're a seasoned venison enthusiast or looking to explore new culinary horizons, this article has something for every palate. Prepare to embark on a gastronomic journey where venison takes center stage, accompanied by a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

ROASTED RACK OF VENISON WITH RED CURRANT AND CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Feast on this rich venison dinner with red currant and cranberry sauce any time of year.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups veal or beef stock, preferably homemade
2 dried bay leaves
1 bunch fresh thyme
3/4 cup ruby port wine
1 one-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup red-currant jam
4 tablespoons whole black peppercorns
4 tablespoons whole juniper berries
4 tablespoons dried rosemary
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons butter
2 (1 1/2 to 2 pounds each) racks venison, well trimmed
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries

Steps:

  • Combine stock, bay leaves, thyme, port, ginger, and jam in a large saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until stock has reduced to 1 cup, about 1 hour. Remove from heat, strain, and transfer to a clean small saucepan. Set aside.
  • Combine peppercorns, juniper berries, and rosemary in a spice grinder. Grind, allowing some texture to remain.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place a large roasting pan in the oven. Salt both sides of each rack well, and rub the ground spice mixture into the meat.
  • Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Place both racks in skillet, and brown each side, about 2 minutes per side, using tongs to maneuver racks in skillet. Transfer racks to the preheated roasting pan.
  • Roast venison 30 to 35 minutes for medium rare. Remove roasting pan from oven, and transfer meat to a cutting board to rest 15 minutes.
  • Return sauce to a boil. In a small bowl, combine remaining 2 teaspoons butter with flour; mix until a paste forms. Reduce heat, stir in cranberries; let simmer until berries are soft and sauce is glossy. Whisk in the butter mixture. Serve the red-currant-and-cranberry sauce with the venison.

ROAST RACK OF VENISON WITH SMOKED BARBECUE SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 2 to 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 2-pound 4-chop or 4-pound 8-chop rack of venison
Salt and freshly-ground black pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons oil
Smoked barbecue sauce, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Season venison with salt and pepper. Heat a few tablespoons oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet. Add venison and sear well on all sides, about 5 minutes in all. Transfer venison rack to a roasting pan and roast 20 to 25 minutes per pound, for medium rare, basting frequently with pan drippings. When meat registers 130 to 140 degrees F on a meat thermometer, remove it to a carving board and cover loosely with foil. Let rack rest for at least 10 minutes before carving. Serve with heated homemade or prepared barbecue sauce.;

ROASTED VENISON WITH POACHED QUINCES IN A VANILLA ORANGE BROTH, SWEET AND SOUR CABBAGE AND A POMEGRANATE SAUCE



Roasted Venison with Poached Quinces in a Vanilla Orange Broth, Sweet and Sour Cabbage and a Pomegranate Sauce image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 30

3 fresh quinces, peeled and cut into 6 wedges, seeds removed
1 1/2 cups fresh squeezed orange juice
1 vanilla bean
1 teaspoon fennel seed
2 star anise
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon butter, plus 3 tablespoons
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 red cabbage, sliced
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup raspberry vinegar
2 cups port wine
1/2 cup red wine
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
1 cup port wine
1/2 cup red wine
1/2 cup veal or chicken stock
1/4 cup pomegranate molasses
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
Salt and pepper
6 (6-ounce) portions venison loin
Salt and pepper
Olive oil
Chopped chives, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place the sliced quinces in an ovenproof pan. Add the orange juice, vanilla bean, fennel seed, star anise, and sugar. Bring to a boil. Cover and put in the oven. Cook until when pierced with a small knife there is no resistance, about 20 minutes. Strain liquid into another pan and reduce by one-half. Set aside reduced liquid and quinces.
  • Cabbage: In a medium size pan, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add the red onions and sweat until soft. Add the cabbage and mix well. Let cook for 3 minutes, or until the cabbage has softened a bit. Deglaze with both vinegars and let reduce until dry. Add the port wine and reduce until almost all the port is gone. Add the red wine and reduce until just a little liquid remains. Season, to taste, and set aside.
  • Venison Sauce: Heat a heavy-duty saucepan. Add the sugar and caramelize. Deglaze with vinegar and pepper. Reduce until almost all the liquid has evaporated. Add the port and reduce by 3/4, then add the red wine and reduce by 1/2. Add the stock and reduce until thick and syrupy. The sauce should coat the back of a spoon. Add the pomegranate molasses and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • To finish: Preheat oven to 500 degrees F. Season venison steaks with salt and pepper. Heat a large saute pan over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sear the venison on both sides. Place in the oven for 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest over a wire rack.
  • To serve: Reheat the quinces in the reduced orange juice with 1 tablespoon butter.
  • Reheat the cabbage in 1/4 cup chicken stock and the remaining 3 tablespoons butter.
  • Reheat the sauce and whisk in 1 tablespoon of butter, add the pomegranate seeds and season, to taste.
  • Heat 6 large dinner plates and place a mound of cabbage in the center. Leave 3 pieces of quince on cabbage at equal distance from each other. Slice the venison into 3 pieces against the grain. Place the venison between the quinces. Nap the plate with the sauce. Sprinkle with chives and serve.

RACK OF VENISON



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 21m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 racks venison or lamb
Vegetable oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pint lingonberries

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill or a grill pan on high heat.
  • Rub venison with vegetable oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on the grill or a grill pan and cook over high heat for 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Remove the venison from the hot part of the grill and place them on low heat. Grill for another 5 to 6 minutes, until medium rare. Serve with lingonberries.

ROAST RACK OF VENISON



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Venison is a delicacy, virtually no fat content, and thanks to farm-raised deer, you don't have to wait for hunting season to enjoy. It is very expensive to purchase, but on special occasions, you are worth it. I have prepared this venison recipe for Christmas dinners, and for my birthday dinners several times. If you were to consider the cost of restaurant fare for a birthday dinner, venison purchase is not prohibitive; and after all that wine and champagne, you don't have to drive home. I came upon this recipe in the supplement of "Winter, 1988 issue of Toronto Life Epicure" in which was featured Season's Best Festive Menus, both simple and elaborate. it is the best supplement I have ever seen, and guard it jealously, with my collection of cook books and "found" recipes. Prep. time includes the marinating process. Serve venison with Recipe #63146, Recipe #63147, and Recipe #63148. Wine suggestion: an earthy red Rhone followed by champagne with dessert.

Provided by TOOLBELT DIVA

Categories     Deer

Time 1h40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon juniper berries
1 teaspoon caraway seed
2 teaspoons black peppercorns
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme, stems reserved
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary, stems reserved
4 bay leaves
1 cup dry red wine
4 lbs rack of venison, bone-in (6-8 ribs)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 lb carrot, diced
1 head garlic, split into cloves and peeled
2 onions, diced
1 piece celery root, diced
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups beef stock or 2 cups chicken stock
1/2 bunch fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • THE MARINADE.
  • Using a meat cleaver or mallet, coarsely crush juniper berries, caraway seeds and peppercorns Combine with thyme, rosemary, bay leaves and wine.
  • Marinate venison in mixture at least 1 hour; longer if you prefer; turning occasionally to expose all sides.
  • THE REST.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (between 180 and 200°C).
  • Remove meat to a large pan containing oil, carrots, garlic, onions, celery root, salt.
  • Reserve the marinade.
  • Roast at 375°F until rare (30 to 40 minutes), stirring vegetables and turning meat.
  • When cooked, set meat on a rack above a bowl to catch juices.
  • Add reserved marinade and herb stems to vegetables in the pan and bring to a boil on stove-top, stirring and scraping with a wooden spoon.
  • Add stock and chopped parsley, and cook over high heat, reducing to 3/4 cup liquid.
  • Strain into a small saucepan, pressing to extract all liquid.
  • Incorporate collected meat juices, reboil and resalt.
  • Spoon onto plates, topping with thick slices of venison.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.3, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 54.4, Sodium 1071.5, Carbohydrate 13.3, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 3.7, Protein 67.7

ROASTED RACK OF VENISON AND SHALLOTS WITH DRIED-CRANBERRY GRAVY



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Categories     Berry     Roast     Dried Fruit     Venison     Winter     Shallot     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

an 8- to 11 rib (3- to 4-pound) rack of venison, halved to form two 4- to 6-rib racks and any tough membranes trimmed
2 pounds shallots, trimmed and peeled
2 tablespoons vegetable oil plus additional for rubbing the venison
1/2 cup beef broth
1/2 cup red wine
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon juniper berries (available in the spice section of supermarkets), crushed lightly
2 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
1/3 cup dried cranberries (available at specialty foods shops)
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. In a roasting pan large enough to hold the venison racks without crowding them, toss the shallots with 2 tablespoons of the oil and salt and pepper to taste and roast them in the middle of the oven, stirring occasionally, for 25 to 30 minutes, or until they are golden. Pat the venison dry, season it with salt and pepper, and rub it generously with the additional oil. Heat a large heavy skillet over high heat until it is hot and in it sear the venison on all sides. Push the shallots to the sides of the roasting pan, stand the venison racks in the middle of the pan, allowing the bones to rest together, and roast the mixture in the middle of the oven for 23 minutes, or until a meat thermometer registers 125°F., for rare meat. Transfer the racks with shallots to a platter and let them stand, covered loosely with foil, for 15 minutes. To the roasting pan add the broth, the wine, the water, and the juniper berries and simmer the mixture, scraping up the brown bits, for 5 minutes. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve set over a small saucepan, whisk the cornstarch mixture, and add it to the saucepan with the cranberries, the vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer the gravy, whisking, for 5 minutes. Cut the venison into individual chops and serve it with the shallots and the gravy.

RACK OF VENISON, ROASTED CARROTS & FORAGER SAUCE



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This dinner party roast has a touch of autumn about it with the star anise, roasted carrots and blackberries in the sauce

Provided by Tom Kerridge

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 2h40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 medium carrots , washed and peeled
4 star anise
100g butter
12 juniper berries
1 tsp dried thyme
4 ½ tbsp rapeseed oil
2 x 6-bone racks of venison , French trimmed
1 banana shallot , finely chopped
1 litre brown chicken stock
50ml sloe gin
150g blackberries

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Lay the carrots, star anise and butter in a roasting tin. Sprinkle with a little flaky salt and roast for 30 mins. While the carrots cook, crush the juniper berries using a pestle and mortar, then add 1 tsp salt, the thyme and 4 tbsp rapeseed oil.
  • Rub the mix all over the venison racks, then sear in a large, hot frying pan for 4 mins until they are evenly coloured all over. Lower the oven temperature to 60C/40C fan/gas 1/4, put the racks on top of the carrots, bone-side up, and roast for 2 hrs. At this low temperature an electric oven will be more accurate (if using gas, check regularly).
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce. Fry the shallot in the remaining oil in a saucepan over a medium heat until softened. In a separate saucepan, reduce the stock to 300ml, then pour it over the shallot with the sloe gin. Bring to a simmer and reduce slightly. Stir in the blackberries in the final few mins to heat through, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510 calories, Fat 26 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 49 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium

MAPLE-ROASTED RACK OF VENISON



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At a cabane à sucre, or sugar shack, a rough-hewn cabin for making syrup in Quebec, the syrup harvest is accompanied by a feast. The hourlong parade usually includes split-pea soup, pancakes, bacon and ham, pork rinds, omelets, eggs poached in syrup, baked beans, bread and pan drippings, pickled carrots and beets, maple-syrup pie and taffy - all washed down with an optional beer. This recipe comes from a feast held at the painter Marc Séguin's farm in Hemmingford, Quebec.

Provided by Oliver Schwaner-Albright

Categories     dinner, one pot, roasts, main course

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 4-pound rack of venison, trimmed (see note)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil
1 1/2 cups maple syrup
2 1/2 cups veal stock (see note)
6 sprigs thyme
1 bay leaf
8 peppercorns
2 cloves garlic, peeled
2 tablespoons butter
5 large carrots, peeled and chopped
20 small boiler onions, peeled

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Season venison generously with salt and pepper, rub with a little olive oil and let rest at room temperature. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine the maple syrup, veal stock, thyme, bay leaf, peppercorns and garlic. Gently boil until reduced by half.
  • Set a roasting pan over medium-high heat and add the butter. When hot, brown the rack on all sides, then transfer to a plate. Pour the maple-stock reduction into the roasting pan, scraping the brown bits on the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Return the rack to the pan, meat-side up. Add the carrots and onions and season them with salt. Cook in the oven for 10 minutes, basting venison with sauce every 5 minutes. Flip venison and continue roasting until a thermometer inserted in the center registers 130 degrees, 10 to 20 minutes more (start checking the internal temperature after 10 minutes).
  • Transfer rack to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes. If vegetables are fork-tender, transfer them to a serving platter. If not, put them in a saucepan. Strain the sauce into the saucepan and simmer until reduced to desired thickness or until the vegetables are tender. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Slice the venison and serve with vegetables and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 774, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 76 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 77 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 1715 milligrams, Sugar 52 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • For the best results, use a venison rack that is well-trimmed and has a good amount of fat. This will help keep the meat moist during roasting.
  • If you don't have a roasting rack, you can place the venison rack on a bed of vegetables, such as carrots, celery, and onions. This will help prevent the meat from sticking to the pan and will also add flavor to the dish.
  • To make sure the venison is cooked to perfection, use a meat thermometer. The internal temperature of the meat should reach 135°F for medium-rare, 145°F for medium, or 155°F for well-done.
  • Let the venison rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish.
  • The pomegranate sauce is a great way to add a sweet and tangy flavor to the venison. If you don't have any pomegranate molasses, you can substitute red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar.

Conclusion:

Roasted rack of venison with pomegranate sauce is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The venison is cooked to perfection and the pomegranate sauce adds a sweet and tangy flavor that complements the meat perfectly. This dish is sure to impress your guests and will leave them wanting more.

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