This succulent rack of venison is roasted with crushed juniper berries and cloves. Creme de Cassis is simmered in the roasting tin and reduced to make a delicious sauce.
Ingredients
- 750g (1½lb) eight-rib rack of venison
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp juniper berries, crushed
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
- 1 tbs chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 5 tbs Crème de Cassis
- 200ml (7fl oz) hot beef stock
- 4 tbs cranberry and red onion chutney (we used Baxters)
WEIGHT CONVERTER
Method
- Set oven to Gas Mark 5 or 190°C. Put the venison into a roasting tin, push a sharp knife into the meat several times and season well. Sprinkle with the juniper berries, garlic and thyme. Roast for 30 mins.
- Remove meat from roasting tin, cover with foil and keep it warm. Put the roasting tin on the hob over a high heat, pour in the Crème de Cassis and let it bubble for 1 min, then add the beef stock and boil for a few mins until reduced to a light syrup.
- Meanwhile, spread chutney over the venison and return it to the oven for 3 mins. To serve: Cut into chops and spoon Crème de Cassis sauce over.
Top Tip for making Roasted rack of venison with cranberries
If you’re not keen on venison, substitute it for two racks of lamb instead.
Trusted, informative, and empathetic – GoodToKnow is the ultimate online destination for mums. Established in 2007, our 15-year-strong archive of content includes more than 18,000 articles, 1,500 how-to videos, and 7,000 recipes.
-
Slimming World's roast dinner
With Slimming World's roast dinner you'll never feel like you have to miss out on the most important meal of the week again.
By Slimming World Last updated
-
Harissa roast chicken with jewelled cous cous
By Samuel Goldsmith Published
-
Honey-roasted summer veg
Try honey-roasted summer veg from Woman's Weekly with your roast chicken, beef, lamb or pork. See our roast dinner recipes too.
By GoodtoKnow Published
-
Steak and salsa wraps
Our steak and salsa wraps are one of those build-you-own suppers the teens in your house will love...
By Jessica Ransom Published
-
Trifle cake
This trifle cake has all the elements of the classic British pudding but we’ve made it dairy-free
By Rose Fooks Published
-
Coconut and pineapple ice lollies
Our coconut and pineapple ice lollies are healthier and cheaper than shop-bought lollies and you only need four ingredients plus your chosen decorations.
By Rose Fooks Published
-
Pizza Hut is launching a roast dinner pizza and food fans are torn
By Naomi Jamieson Published
-
Why George, Charlotte and Louis won’t be joining the rest of the family for Christmas dinner
He'll be sat at a different table from King Charles and senior Royals...
By Adam England Published
-
The most unpopular Christmas dinner item revealed, and surprisingly it’s not sprouts
But do you agree with what's been ranked the most unpopular Christmas dinner item?
By Selina Maycock Published