Braised Venison
From: Marie-Thé
IngredientsPreparation
  • 6 pounds [2.7 kg] venison chuck or ribs, bone removed
  • Vinegar
  • 1/4 pound [113 g] salted pork fat
  • 1/4 cup [60 ml] flour
  • 1 teaspoon [5 ml] salt
  • Pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon [1 ml] marjoram
  • 1/2 cup [125 ml] melted salted pork fat
  • 1/2 cup [125 ml] orange juice
  • 1/2 cup [125 ml] apple juice or red wine
  • 1 tablespoon [15 ml] vinegar
  • 2 apples, peeled and grated
  • Wipe venison with a cloth, soaked in vinegar.
  • Cut pork fat into strips; arrange on the center of the piece of venison, roll and secure.
  • Mix together flour, salt, pepper and marjoram; sprinkle venison with mixture.
  • Brown roast in melted salted pork fat.
  • Add orange juice and apple juice or red wine and vinegar.
  • Cover and cook for 2 hours, over medium heat, turning meat a few times while cooking.
  • Strain sauce before serving.