Delicious juicy venison roast, first broiled in butter with garlic and herbs, then finished perfectly in the oven for a beautiful rosé color. Serve with a cranberry-port sauce for the ultimate game flavor.
Course: Main course
Cuisine: Belgian, Wild
Keyword: Christmas dish, deer-asked, Festive snacks, game dish
Remove the venison roast from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before cooking to allow it to come to room temperature. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Sprinkle the venison roast with salt and pepper.
Heat the butter and olive oil in an oven-proof pan over medium-high heat. Add the crushed garlic cloves, thyme, rosemary.
Place the roast in the hot pan and brown nicely all around, about 2 minutes per side. Flood constantly with the melted butter and seasonings.
Place the pan with the seared venison roast in the preheated oven. Roast for 15 minutes or until the meat reaches a core temperature of 52°C for a rosé result.
Remove the roast from the oven and cover with aluminum foil. Let the meat rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute. The core temperature will rise to about 53-54°C.
Cut the venison roast into thin slices of 1cm or slightly more and serve immediately.
Tips
Use a meat thermometer for the most accurate cooking.
To allow the flavors of the aromatics (garlic, pepper, salt, thyme, rosemary, ... absorb into the meat as well as possible, it is good to constantly pour the melted butter/olive oil over the meat during frying.