Division of Marketing and Development
Nelson L. Mongiovi, Director
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Charles H. Bronson, Commissioner
Florida Meat Recipe
Venison Filet with Pecan Sauce |
Meat-1007 |
| Ingredients |
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| 4 |
6-ounce filets venison loin medallions |
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salt and pepper to taste |
| 1 tablespoon |
olive oil |
| 1 teaspoon |
garlic, chopped |
| 1 |
medium onion, sliced |
| 8 ounces |
small button mushrooms |
| 3 tablespoons |
cream sherry |
| 2 cups |
chicken stock |
| 1/2 cup |
heavy cream |
| 2 teaspoons |
cornstarch |
| 1/3 cup |
pecans, halves |
| 1/4 cup |
green onions, finely sliced |
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| Preparation |
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Season venison with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in nonstick skillet, add venison and cook until
venison is rare.
Remove from skillet. Add onion and mushrooms to pan; cook 3-5
minutes. Add garlic
and cook 2 more minutes. Add sherry; cook 1 minute. Add stock;
boil until liquid is
reduced by half, about 8-10 minutes, skimming fat and foam as
necessary.
Combine 2 tablespoons of cream with cornstarch. Add remaining
cream to skillet; bring
to boil. Whisk in cornstarch mixture; simmer 4-5 minutes. Add
venison, pecans and
green onion. Simmer 2 minutes and serve.
Yield
4 servings |
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