Stewed Venison with Juniper and Bay

Stewed Venison with Juniper and Bay

rivercottage.net

Enjoy tender stewed venison infused with juniper and bay. Long, slow cooking ensures moistness without the need for marinating.

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Cooking tools:

  • Heavy-based frying pan
  • Baking dish
  • Wooden spoon
  • Stove
  • Oven
  • Ladle
  • Spider strainer
  • Measuring spoon
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Saucepan
  • Colander
  • Potato masher
  • Steamer basket
  • Serving bowl
  • Kitchen towel

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons rapeseed or sunflower oil, or dripping
  • 250g home-cured bacon belly, or bought pancetta, cut into chunky cubes
  • 1.5kg venison neck and shoulder meat, cut into large chunks
  • 2 onions, finely sliced
  • 2–3 large carrots, cut into big chunks
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 6–10 juniper berries, bashed slightly
  • 2 bay leaves
  • A large sprig of thyme
  • At least 500ml beef, venison, chicken or game stock
  • 150ml red wine
  • Sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper

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