roast venison

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10 Pinches
Beautiful Shore Country, NB
Updated on Aug 12, 2015

A family recipe....One of those dishes that tastes as good as it smells. Cook roast 20 minutes per pound for medium rare, remember to baste often during roasting to ensure a tender roast.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 2 Hr
method Roast
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • - 3 lbs venison roast
  • - 8 slices bacon
  • - 1⁄2 cup beef consomme
  • - 1⁄2 cup apple cider
  • - 1 cup red wine
  • - 1⁄4 cup lemon juice
  • - 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • - 1⁄4 cup onion, chopped
  • - 1⁄8 cup cranberries, dried
  • - 1 teaspoon salt
  • - 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
  • - 1⁄4 teaspoon thyme

How To Make roast venison

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 500 degrees Trim fat from roast,wipe down with damp cloth.
  • Step 2
    Put venison in roasting pan and sear in 500 degree oven for 5- 10 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Reduce heat to 425 degrees.
  • Step 4
    Arrange bacon slices over roast.
  • Step 5
    Roast uncovered in 425 degree oven for 30- 40 minutes.
  • Step 6
    Remove bacon.
  • Step 7
    Combine all remaining ingredients and pour over roast.
  • Step 8
    Remember to baste frequently during roasting
  • Step 9
    Cover loosely with foil and cook 1 hour longer.

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