Best 11 Venison With Cranberry Wine Sauce Recipes

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Venison with cranberry wine sauce is a classic dish that combines the rich flavor of venison with the tartness of cranberries and the sweetness of wine. The result is a delicious and elegant meal that is perfect for a special occasion. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, this article will provide you with all the information you need to create a venison dish that will impress your friends and family. We will cover everything from selecting the right cut of venison to choosing the perfect wine for the sauce. So, let's get started on creating a culinary masterpiece!

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VENISON WITH CRANBERRY-WINE SAUCE



Venison with Cranberry-Wine Sauce image

Enjoy these juicy venison steaks that are delicately flavored with an easy to prepare cranberry-wine sauce.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup dry red wine or nonalcoholic red wine
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
4 venison tenderloin steaks, about 1 inch thick ( (1 1/4 pounds)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1/2 cup beef broth
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons currant or apple jelly
1 tablespoon butter or stick margarine
2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons)

Steps:

  • Mix wine and mustard until well blended. Place venison in resealable plastic food-storage bag or shallow glass or plastic dish. Pour wine mixture over venison; turn venison to coat with wine mixture. Seal bag or cover dish and refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 4 hours, turning venison occasionally.
  • Remove venison from marinade; reserve marinade. Sprinkle venison with salt and pepper. Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook venison in oil about 4 minutes, turning once, until brown.
  • Add broth to skillet; reduce heat to low. Cover and cook about 10 minutes, turning venison once, until venison is tender and desired doneness. (Don't overcook or venison will become tough.)
  • Remove venison from skillet; keep warm. Stir marinade into skillet. Heat to boiling, scraping up any bits from bottom of skillet; reduce heat to medium. Cook about 5 minutes until mixture is slightly reduced. Stir in cranberries, jelly, butter and onions. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted and mixture is hot. Serve sauce with venison.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 400 mg

PEPPER-SEARED VENISON WITH CRANBERRY PORT WINE SAUCE, CREAMY POLENTA AND CHANTERELLES



Pepper-Seared Venison with Cranberry Port Wine Sauce, Creamy Polenta and Chanterelles image

Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/4 cup dry cranberries
1 cup ruby port
1 1/2 pounds center cut venison loin, trimmed
3/4 cup crushed mixed peppercorns
1 tablespoon crushed juniper berries
Salt, to taste
1/4 cup clarified butter
1 teaspoon chopped shallot
1/2 cup venison stock reduction (demi-glace)
2 tablespoons currant jelly
4 ounces unsalted butter
2 cups milk scalded with 1 cup cream
1 sprig thyme
2 bay leaves
1 cup instant polenta
Salt and white pepper, to taste
Chanterelles, for garnish
Red cabbage braised with cider, balsamic and caraway, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. For the venison. Soak dry cranberries in port. Crust venison in crushed peppercorns and juniper berries. Season with salt. Sear in hot skillet with clarified butter on both sides, finish in oven, about 10 minutes for rare. Let rest. Deglaze skillet with port drained from cranberries, add chopped shallots, reduce to syrup. Add venison stock, reduce by half, finish with currant jelly, cranberries and butter. Season to taste. For the polenta, scald milk and cream together with thyme and bay leaves. Remove thyme and bay leaf. Bring to simmer and gradually whisk in polenta. Season with salt and pepper. Continue whisking until smooth and creamy. Whisk in butter. Keep in a warm place. Place quenelles of polenta in center of plate. Spoon sauce around. Slice venison and arrange around polenta. Garnish plates with sauteed chanterelles and red cabbage braised with cider, balsamic and caraway.

PAN ROASTED VENISON WITH SPICY CRANBERRY MEXICAN CINNAMON SAUCE WITH WHIPPED SWEET POTATOES



Pan Roasted Venison with Spicy Cranberry Mexican Cinnamon Sauce with Whipped Sweet Potatoes image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Number Of Ingredients 24

1/2 cup gin
2 cups port
6 sprigs fresh thyme
6 juniper berries
4 venison steaks, 6 ounces each
Salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 cup port wine
1/4 teaspoon Mexican cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/2 cup cranberry juice
2 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
1/4 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped
Salt and freshly ground pepper
4 large sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into large cubes and cooked until soft
1 stick unsalted butter
1 teaspoon chipotle puree
2 tablespoons maple syrup
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Combine gin, port, thyme and juniper berries in a medium shallow baking dish. Add the venison and turn to coat. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes. Heat oil in a large saute pan over high heat until almost smoking. Remove the venison from the marinade and shake off excess. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook on one side until golden brown. Turn over, reduce heat to medium and continue cooking until medium-rare, 3-4 minutes.
  • Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions, celery and carrots and cook until soft. Raise the heat to high and add the port, cook until dry. Add the spices, cranberry juice, and chicken stock. Strain the sauce and discard solids. Return to pan to heat, whisk in the cold butter, stir in cranberries, and heat through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a bowl mash potatoes with rest of ingredients.

VENISON WITH BLACKBERRY WINE SAUCE



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A yummy way to spice up venison loin or steaks. Good with any red meat.

Provided by Web Spinner

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Game Meats     Venison

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons shallot, minced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons blackberry jam
1 cup red wine
1 cup beef stock
1 tablespoon butter
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 (1/2 pound) venison steaks
12 fresh blackberries

Steps:

  • Heat shallots, garlic, blackberry jam, and red wine in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Simmer until reduced to 1/2 cup of liquid, about 15 minutes. Strain liquid through a fine mesh sieve and set aside. Heat the beef broth in a separate skillet over medium-high heat until reduced by half, 15 to 20 minutes. Whisk the two reduced sauces together, and stir in the butter. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the venison steaks until they are beginning to firm, and are hot and slightly pink in the center, 3 to 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (65 degrees C). Serve the steaks with the sauce and a few fresh blackberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 166.4 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 44.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 122.1 mg, Sugar 11 g

MEDALLIONS OF VENISON WITH PORT AND CRANBERRIES



Medallions of Venison with Port and Cranberries image

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.

RED WINE CRANBERRY SAUCE



Red Wine Cranberry Sauce image

We were feeling festive when we started our holiday cooking, but a bottle of wine was a bit more than we wanted to drink. I added half a cup to the cranberry sauce, in place of juice, and a new recipe was born! -Helen Nelander, Boulder Creek, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield about 2-1/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1/2 cup dry red wine or grape juice

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients; bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, until most of the berries pop, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally., Transfer to a bowl; cool slightly. Refrigerate, covered, until cold (sauce will thicken upon cooling).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

ROASTED RACK OF VENISON AND SHALLOTS WITH DRIED-CRANBERRY GRAVY



Roasted Rack of Venison and Shallots with Dried-Cranberry Gravy image

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.

VENISON BURGER WITH CRANBERRY BBQ SAUCE



Venison Burger With Cranberry BBQ Sauce image

Venison pairs beautifully with cranberries and burgers pair beautifully with BBQ sauce. This recipes does it all--the tart, homemade cranberry BBQ sauce is a mellow combination with the venison burger and Aged Cheddar Cheese.

Provided by VenisonCook

Categories     Deer

Time 55m

Yield 3-4 burgers, 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 (12 ounce) bag cranberries
1/2 cup water
1/8 cup diced sweet onion
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 tablespoon steak sauce
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
5 drops liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 tablespoon ground ginger
2 drops hot sauce
tarragon, oregano, chili powder, thyme and paprika
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon dried mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
liquid stevia, as needed
1 lb ground venison
1 tablespoon oil (canola, etc)
salt and pepper
aged cheddar cheese, sliced
red onion, sliced
kaiser roll

Steps:

  • For the Cranberry Sauce: Place all ingredients, except stevia, into a stock pot and bring to a boil. Boil for 15 minutes or until the liquid is reduced to 1/3. Keep stirring to prevent the sugars from burning to the bottom of the pan.
  • Remove from stove and allow to cool for about 15 minutes (this is to keep the blender from exploding on you).
  • Place in a blender and puree.
  • Strain the puree through a fine mesh strainer, using a wooden spoon to press and strain the sauce.
  • Refrigerate. This sauce will hold for a few weeks in the refrigerator!
  • Yield 1 ½ cups.
  • For the Venison Burger: Mix the ground venison, oil, salt and pepper well. You can also add some pork fat if you like -- I like my burgers very lean so I don't add fat. You just have to be careful they don't fall apart on the grill, so add as much oil as you need to hold them together.
  • Grill or broil for about 4 minutes per side.
  • To build the burger, slice the Kaiser rolls. Place one or two slices of the Aged cheddar on the roll. Place a burger over the cheese and add as much cranberry BBQ sauce as desired. Top with a slice of red onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.2, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 121.1, Sodium 336.2, Carbohydrate 35.8, Fiber 6, Sugar 23.9, Protein 34

PAN-FRIED VENISON WITH BLACKBERRY SAUCE



Pan-fried venison with blackberry sauce image

Blackberries are delicious in savoury sauces, and this version is the perfect match for the richly flavoured venison

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tbsp olive oil
2 thick venison steaks, or 4 medallions
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
150ml beef stock (made with 2 tsp Knorr Touch of Taste beef concentrate)
2 tbsp redcurrant jelly
1 garlic clove , crushed
85g fresh or frozen blackberry

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a frying pan, cook the venison for 5 mins, then turn over and cook for 3-5 mins more, depending on how rare you like it and the thickness of the meat (cook for 5-6 mins on each side for well done). Lift the meat from the pan and set aside to rest.
  • Add the balsamic vinegar to the pan, then pour in the stock, redcurrant jelly and garlic. Stir over quite a high heat to blend everything together, then add the blackberries and carry on cooking until they soften. Serve with the venison, celeriac mash (see below) and broccoli.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 28 grams protein, Sodium 0.24 milligram of sodium

MEDALLIONS OF VENISON WITH A CRANBERRY PORT SAUCE



Medallions of Venison With a Cranberry Port Sauce image

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

ROASTED RACK OF VENISON WITH RED CURRANT AND CRANBERRY SAUCE



Roasted Rack of Venison with Red Currant and Cranberry Sauce image

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.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of venison: For this recipe, a venison loin or tenderloin is best. These cuts are lean and tender, and they will cook quickly in the sauce.
  • Marinating the venison is optional but it can help to tenderize the meat and add flavor. You can use a simple marinade made with olive oil, red wine, and herbs, or you can try a more complex marinade with ingredients like honey, mustard, and garlic.
  • Cook the venison over medium heat so that it doesn't overcook and become tough. You can use a skillet, a grill, or a roasting pan to cook the venison.
  • Make sure the sauce is simmering before you add the venison. This will help to prevent the sauce from burning.
  • Serve the venison with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.

Conclusion:

Venison with Cranberry Wine Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The venison is tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. This dish is sure to impress your guests, and it is a great way to enjoy the taste of venison.

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