Italian Deer Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds of venison loin or steak, trimmed and cut into medallions
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1/4 cup dry red wine (optional for deeper flavor)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup crushed San Marzano tomatoes (or quality canned tomatoes)
• 1/4 cup dry red wine
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon fresh basil, chopped
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional for heat)
• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Creamy polenta
• Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
• Roasted rosemary potatoes
• Lemon wedges
• Garlic sautéed spinach
• Toasted pine nuts
• Rustic Italian bread