Roasted Venison

Serves: 3

Catharine Rutherford

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

44

Spice

55

Sweetness

49

Sourness

37

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Savory

1 tbsp

Kosher Salt

Directions:

1

Toss venison with garlic, savory, wine, allspice, peppercorns, and 1/4 cup oil in a sealable bag

2

Marinate, chilled, turning bag occasionally, at least 8 hours

3

Bring venison to room temperature, about 1 hour

4

Preheat oven to 450°F with rack in middle

5

Discard marinade and pat meat dry

6

Sprinkle on all sides with 1 tablespoon kosher salt, then 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

7

Heat remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then brown meat on all sides in 2 or 3 batches, 3 to 4 minutes per batch

8

Transfer to a shallow baking pan

9

Roast until venison registers 125°F on an instant-read thermometer (inserted 2 inches horizontally into meat) for rare, 5 to 8 minutes (depending on thickness of meat)

10

Let stand on a cutting board 10 minutes before slicing across the grain

11

Toss venison with garlic, savory, wine, allspice, peppercorns, and 1/4 cup oil in a sealable bag

12

Marinate, chilled, turning bag occasionally, at least 8 hours

13

Bring venison to room temperature, about 1 hour

14

Preheat oven to 450°F with rack in middle

15

Discard marinade and pat meat dry

16

Sprinkle on all sides with 1 tablespoon kosher salt, then 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

17

Heat remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then brown meat on all sides in 2 or 3 batches, 3 to 4 minutes per batch

18

Transfer to a shallow baking pan

19

Roast until venison registers 125°F on an instant-read thermometer (inserted 2 inches horizontally into meat) for rare, 5 to 8 minutes (depending on thickness of meat)

20

Let stand on a cutting board 10 minutes before slicing across the grain