Venison Loin with Chocolate Infused Sauce Recipe | Food Network

Ingredients

• 1 (1 1/2-pound) venison loin, or substitute lamb loin
• 4 cups red wine
• 4 bay leaves
• 4 sprigs thyme, plus more for garnish
• 4 cups venison stock (or beef stock)
• 1/4 cup semisweet dark chocolate chips
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
• 1 cup honey
• 3 ounces olive oil
• 1 pound chanterelles, cleaned and sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1 1/2 pounds braising greens
• 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste