ROASTED RACK OF VENISON AND POMEGRANATE SAUCE

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Venison is naturally lean, has no internal fat, and is especially suited to a quick, high-heat roast. The coating's assertive mix of juniper berries and Szechuan and black peppercorns locks in the meat's juices. Each chop is drizzled with a ruby-red sauce made from the pan juices and sweet-tart pomegranate juice, available in specialty and gourmet stores.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon juniper berries
1 tablespoon Szechuan peppercorns
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1/4 rack of venison, 4 chops (about 2 pounds)
1/2 cup pomegranate juice
Kosher salt
Parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  • Combine the juniper berries, Szechuan and black peppercorns, and thyme in a resealable plastic bag and crush underneath a heavy cast-iron skillet. Rub all over the rack of venison. Place in a roasting pan and roast for 25 minutes. Remove to a cutting board to rest.
  • Meanwhile, skim the fat from the pan, place the pan on the stovetop, and turn the heat to high. Add the pomegranate juice and bring to a boil, scraping the bits from the sides of the pan until the liquid is reduced to a thick syrup. Add salt to taste.
  • Carve the rack into 4 chops and arrange among 4 dinner plates. Drizzle the pomegranate sauce over each chop and garnish with the parsley.

Jalayah Gonzalez-Diaz
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my venison came out tough and dry. The sauce was good though.


Mcc Back
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This dish is sure to impress your guests. The venison is cooked to perfection and the sauce is absolutely divine.


Zeenath Mahomed
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I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and elegant venison dish.


Akuudo Bernadine
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This was one of the best venison dishes I've ever had. The meat was cooked to perfection and the sauce was simply divine.


Lakshan Junashan
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I'm not a huge fan of venison, but this dish was surprisingly good. The sauce really helped to balance out the gaminess of the meat.


Ahmed 89
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This dish is definitely a winner! The venison was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect accompaniment.


Anna Philbrick
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The venison was cooked perfectly, but the sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste.


nabil erfan
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I would definitely make this dish again. It was easy to follow and the results were impressive.


Bang2GOeezy
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. The venison was succulent and the pomegranate sauce added a touch of sweetness and acidity.


Leo00Dino
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I found the recipe to be a bit too complicated, but the end result was worth it. The venison was cooked perfectly and the sauce was divine.


Osafo Nana Agyei
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The venison was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.


Amirjan Jan
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This was my first time cooking venison and it turned out amazing! The recipe was easy to follow and the result was a delicious and elegant dish.


Md sakil Hasan
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I made this dish for a dinner party last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the flavor and tenderness of the venison, and the sauce was the perfect complement. Will definitely be making this again.


Olidur Rahman
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This recipe was absolutely divine! The venison was cooked to perfection, and the pomegranate sauce added a delightful tanginess. I highly recommend this dish to anyone looking for a special meal.