blueberry backstraps

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Necedah, WI
Updated on Mar 15, 2014

I ran across this recipe for Blueberry Backstraps on the Remington Arms site. They have some good recipes for wild game and you may find a couple that you like.

Rate
prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 2 / 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 - venison loin steaks, cut 1/2-inch thick
  • - juice and zest of one large fresh lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • - several generous dashes ground cinnamon
  • - several dashes ground ginger
  • - salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

How To Make blueberry backstraps

  • Step 1
    Melt two tablespoons butter in a large skillet and cook venison loin steaks until medium-rare and browned on both sides. Place on platter and keep warm.
  • Step 2
    De-glaze skillet with lemon juice and chicken broth. Cook over high heat to reduce liquid to about 1/2 cup. Lower heat to medium and add 4 tablespoons butter, whisking 1 tablespoon in at a time.
  • Step 3
    Add blueberries, cinnamon, ginger, salt and pepper. Pour blueberry sauce over steaks and serve immediately.
  • Step 4
    Tip: Frozen blueberries may be used.

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