Best 6 Medallions Of Venison With Port And Cranberries Recipes

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Venison, a lean and flavorful red meat, pairs exceptionally well with the rich and fruity notes of port and cranberries. Medallions of venison with port and cranberries is a classic dish that combines the savory flavors of venison with the sweet and tangy flavors of port wine and cranberries. This elegant dish is perfect for a special occasion dinner or a romantic meal. With careful preparation and attention to detail, you can create a mouthwatering dish that will impress your guests and leave them craving for more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

MEDALLIONS OF VENISON WITH A CRANBERRY PORT SAUCE



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A co-worker shared this recipe with me along with several packages of venison. This recipe works well with beef, pork, veal or other wild game (elk, buffalo, etc) in place of the venison. This dish is so easy to prepare, yet tastes like a four star restuarant dinner. Dig out the good china and candlesticks for this one!

Provided by lovey514

Categories     Deer

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup chicken broth
1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup ruby port
1/3 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
3 tablespoons butter
8 slices venison, medallions (1/2' thick)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.3, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 23.1, Sodium 404.7, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 11.2, Protein 1.9

MEDALLIONS OF VENISON WITH BRAMBLE JELLY OR BLACKBERRIES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Bramble jelly or blackberries, red wine and sugar
Meat stock
Sour cream
Salt
Black pepper, freshly ground
Brussels sprouts, egg noodles with chestnuts, or apple sauce, as an accompaniment
Unsmoked streaky bacon, cut into strips
Seasoned flour
2 to 3 medallions of venison per person

Steps:

  • Fry enough bacon very gently to extract enough fat to fry the medallions. Remove the bacon. Put enough well-seasoned flour into a plastic bag and toss the venison in it; remove and lay on some greaseproof paper.
  • Heat the bacon fat and fry the meat on a medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, turning frequently. Put them in a warmed dish with a teaspoon of jelly on each medallion and keep warm while you make the sauce.
  • If you are using blackberries instead of jelly, cook them lightly in a little red wine and sugar to taste. Spoon over the medallions as for the jelly.
  • Depending on how much you are cooking, add enough of the stock to the pan. Boil briskly, stirring all the juices together. When it starts to look syrupy, mix in enough sour cream to make a rich sauce. Adjust the seasoning. Pour over the venison.
  • Serve with tiny Brussels sprouts and egg noodles with chestnuts if handy. Apple sauce can also be added as a side dish.

MEDALLIONS OF VENISON WITH PORT AND CRANBERRIES



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Categories     Berry     Game     Sauté     Fall     Spring     Bon Appétit     Ireland

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup chicken stock or canned low-salt broth
1 cup beef stock or canned beef broth
1/2 cup ruby Port
1/3 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
3 tablespoons butter
8 3- to 3 1/2-ounce venison medallions (each about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick)

Steps:

  • Combine chicken and beef stocks in heavy small saucepan. Boil until liquid is reduced to 1 cup, about 15 minutes. Add Port and boil until liquid is reduced to 3/4 cup, about 15 minutes. Whisk in cranberry sauce and simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 4 minutes. Whisk in 1 tablespoon butter. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Sprinkle venison with salt and pepper. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in large nonstick skillet over high heat. Working in batches, add venison to skillet and cook to desired doneness, about 2 minutes per side for medium-rare.
  • Divide sauce among 4 plates. Place 2 venison medallions atop sauce on each plate.

SAUTEED VENISON MEDALLIONS WITH DRIED CRANBERRIES



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, easy, main course

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 large shallot, diced
1 cup strong veal stock
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
4 medallions from boneless loin of venison (about 3 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan and gently saute the shallot until soft. Add the veal stock, red wine, orange juice, cranberries and rosemary. Simmer gently for 30 minutes, uncovered, so that the sauce reduces by three-quarters. Taste for seasoning and keep warm.
  • In a small saute pan, fry the medallions on both sides in the olive oil until rare or medium rare. Place on two individual heated plates and spoon the sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 613, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 56 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 1296 milligrams, Sugar 34 grams, TransFat 0 grams

VENISON MEDALLIONS WITH JUNIPER AND ORANGE



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Provided by Paul Flynn

Categories     Citrus     Game     Freeze/Chill     Marinate     St. Patrick's Day     Orange     Venison

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

For butter
7 tablespoons Irish butter such as Kerrygold, softened*
1 tablespoon drained green peppercorns in brine, coarsely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed orange juice
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
For venison
1 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon orange zest (from 2 oranges)
4 sprigs fresh sage, minced
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
16 juniper berries, crushed with the backside of a knife
16 (3 1/2-ounce) venison medallions (each about 1/2- to 3/4-inch thick)**
*Available at specialty foods shops. If unavailable, substitute regular unsalted butter and add 1 additional teaspoon kosher salt.
**Available at www.dartagnan.com.

Steps:

  • Make butter:
  • In food processor, combine all ingredients and pulse until well combined. Transfer to large sheet of wax paper and roll into 5-inch-long log. Wrap in wax paper and refrigerate at least 1 hour to allow flavors to develop.
  • Make venison:
  • In large glass baking dish, whisk together olive oil, orange zest, sage, pepper, and juniper berries. Add venison medallions and turn to coat. Let stand at room temperature at least 1 hour, turning meat occasionally.
  • Over moderate heat, heat large heavy skillet until hot. Add 4 venison medallions and cook until undersides are well browned, about 3 minutes. Turn over and cook to desired doneness (thermometer inserted into center will register 120°F for medium-rare), about 2 to 3 minutes for medium-rare. Transfer to platter and cover loosely with foil. Repeat with remaining medallions, cooking 4 at a time. Slice log of butter into 8 coins. Divide medallions among 8 plates and top each serving with 1 coin. Serve immediately.

PAN-SEARED VENISON WITH ROSEMARY AND DRIED CHERRIES



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Categories     Roast     Dried Fruit     Rosemary     Venison     Red Wine     Fall     Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 large garlic clove
1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 (1-lb) venison tenderloin
1/4 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup dried tart cherries
3/4 cup fat-free beef broth
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons black-currant jelly

Steps:

  • Grind 1 teaspoon rosemary with coriander seeds and garlic with a mortar and pestle to make a paste, then stir in 1/2 teaspoon oil.
  • Pat venison dry and put in a bowl, then rub with paste. Season well with pepper, then cover and chill 20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Heat a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet over high heat until hot, then add remaining teaspoon oil, tilting skillet to coat evenly. Season venison well with salt, then brown, turning once, about 6 minutes total.
  • Transfer skillet to middle of oven and roast venison until an instant-read thermometer inserted diagonally into center registers 125°F, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer meat to a plate and cover tightly with foil.
  • Add wine and cherries to skillet and deglaze by boiling over moderately high heat, stirring and scraping up brown bits. Stir together broth, water, cornstarch, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon rosemary in a bowl and add to skillet. Simmer, stirring, until mixture is thickened, about 5 minutes. Whisk in jelly and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cut venison into 1/4-inch-thick slices and serve with sauce.

Tips:

  • To ensure the venison is cooked evenly, it's crucial to use a meat thermometer. The ideal internal temperature for medium-rare venison is between 135°F (57°C) and 140°F (60°C).
  • To enhance the flavor of the venison, marinate it in a mixture of red wine, garlic, thyme, and rosemary for at least 2 hours before cooking.
  • For a richer and more flavorful sauce, use a combination of port wine and beef broth. Reduce the sauce over medium heat until it thickens and becomes syrupy.
  • To create a vibrant and tangy cranberry sauce, use fresh cranberries, orange zest, cinnamon, and sugar. Cook the sauce over medium heat until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.
  • To ensure the vegetables retain their crisp texture, blanch them in boiling water for 1-2 minutes before adding them to the skillet.
  • For an elegant presentation, arrange the venison medallions on a bed of roasted vegetables and top with the port and cranberry sauce.

Conclusion:

This recipe for Medallions of Venison with Port and Cranberries offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The tender venison, rich port sauce, tangy cranberry sauce, and crisp vegetables come together to create a dish that is both elegant and satisfying. Whether you're preparing a special occasion dinner or simply looking for a new way to enjoy venison, this recipe is sure to impress.

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