This seasonal showstopper is the perfect way to enjoy British venison. The rich flavour works beautifully with the sweetness of carrot, served here in a velvety, super simple purée. You'll also learn how to make a buttery fondant potato, infused with garlic and fresh thyme.
Prep Time
50 min
Cuisine
British
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Ingredients contain
1 shallot
shallot
1 garlic clove
garlic
5g thyme
thyme (100%)
150g cavolo nero
cavalon nero(100%)
1 pot of Cornish clotted cream (40g)
Cornish cow's milk (100%)
1 onion marmalade pot (20g)
onions (46%), raw cane sugar, citrus pectin, spiced vinegar (cider vinegar, cinnamon, cloves, ginger) concentrated redcurrant juice, extra virgin olive oil, concentrated lemon juice
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Cooking Instructions
Instructions for 2 people (double for 4)
1
Preheat the oven to 200°C/ 180°C (fan)/ 395°F/ Gas 6
Slice approx. 1cm from each end of the Maris Piper potatoes so you're left with flat ends Peel the potato skin until they resemble a boat-shape
Heat a large, wide-based pan (preferably non-stick) with a drizzle of vegetable oil over a medium-high heat
Once hot, add the potatoes & cook for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown
Flip the potatoes and add a knob of butter, thyme and unpeeledgarlic and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the other side is golden brown
2
Boil a kettle
Dissolve 1/2 [1]Knorrbeef stock cube (save the rest for later) in 250ml [400ml]boiled water
Transfer the browned potatoes to an oven-proof dish and pour over the garlic & thyme oil
Pour the beef stock over until the stock is halfway up the potatoes.
Tip: Add a splash more water if needed!
Put the dish in the oven for 30-40 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked through – these are your fondant potatoes
3
While the potatoes are cooking, re-boil a kettle
Top, tail, peel and finely slice the carrots
Add the sliced carrots to a pot of boiled water and cook over a high heat for 10-15 minutes or until fork-tender
Once cooked, drain and return the pot
4
Peel and cut the shallots in half lengthways
Wipe the pan clean and return it to a medium heat with a drizzle of vegetable oil
Once hot, add the shallots, cut-side down, and cook for 5-6 minutes or until caramelised
Once caramelised, set the shallots aside until later
Add the drained carrots to a food processor with the clotted cream and 2 tbsp [4 tbsp]boiled water
Season with a generous pinch of salt and blitz until smooth – this is your carrot purée
Return the carrot purée to the pot and heat up just before serving
5
Pat the venison steaks dry with kitchen paper and season generously with salt and pepper
Return the pan to a high heat with a drizzle of vegetable oil
Once very hot, add the venison steaks and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side for medium and 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-well done
Once done, transfer the venison to a plate and cover until serving, reserving the pan (and oil) for later
6
While the venison is cooking, re-boil a kettle
Dissolve the remaining beef stock cube and onion marmalade in 250ml [450ml]boiled water
Once the venison is cooked, return the pan to a medium heat
Tip: Add a drizzle of oil if it's looking a little dry!
Add 1 tsp [2 tsp]flour and cook for 1 minute or until a sandy-paste (roux) remains
Gradually stir the stock into the roux and return the caramelised shallots to the pan
Cook for 5-6 minutes or until the sauce has thickened so that it coats the back of a wooden spoon – this is your shallot jus
7
Meanwhile, chop the cavolo nero roughly
Add the cavolo nero and a pinch of salt to a pot of boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes or until wilted
Drain and set aside until serving
8
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Serve the sliced venison steaks over the carrot purée (smear it with the back of a spoon for fancy presentation!) with the potato fondant, caramelised shallots and cavolo nero to the side
