Venison With Plums and Calvados

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 3
Tender Venison infused with fruity plums and Calvados
in Meat

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

16 ounces venison tenderloins
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 plums , halved pitted and sliced
1 teaspoon fresh sage , chopped
6 scallions , cut into 1 inch pieces
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
2/3 cup stock
4 tablespoons calvados
1 tablespoon red currant jelly

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
2
Calories
627
Sugar
19g
Fat
24g
Venison With Plums and Calvados is a classy, yet easy dish to impress your guests. The venison’s tender texture and the sweet and sour flavor of plums, combined with the alcohol-infused cream sauce, make for an excellent gourmet dinner party dish. Calvados, which is the star of the sauce in this dish, is a French apple brandy that adds a rich, woody, and fruity flavor to the recipe. This recipe tastes excellent with roasted vegetables or side dishes.

Instructions

1.Place a skillet over medium-high heat.
2.Add the olive oil and heat for a minute or two.
3.Add the venison tenderloins to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes on each side or until browned.
4.Remove the venison from the skillet and set it aside.
5.Add the plums, sage, and scallions to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes or until softened.
6.Add the cornstarch to the skillet and stir for 2 minutes.
7.Add the cold water and stock to the skillet and stir until smooth.
8.Add the calvados and red currant jelly to the skillet and stir until the jelly is dissolved.
9.Add the venison back to the skillet and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the sauce is thickened.

PROS

This venison recipe is a great way to switch up the traditional meat and potatoes dinner.

The recipe takes no more than 40 minutes to prepare and cooks in one skillet.

CONS

It might be hard to find venison tenderloins due to their limited availability.

The dish has a distinct taste that may not be for everyone’s palate.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This venison dish is a healthier alternative to beef due to its lower fat content.
The venison is packed with protein, vitamin B12, niacin, and iron.
The plums, sage, and scallions add antioxidants and fiber to the recipe.

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