Braised Venison
From: Marie-Thé, Quebec, Canada
IngredientsPreparation
  • 6 pounds [2.7 kg] boneless venison chuck or ribs
  • Vinegar
  • 1/4 pound [113 g] salted pork fat
  • 1/4 cup [35 g] 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 Ll] vinegar
  • 2 apples, peeled, cored then grated
  • Wipe venison with a cloth already soaked in vinegar.
  • Cut salted 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 all over with mixture.
  • Brown roast into melted salted pork fat.
  • Stir in orange juice, apple juice or red wine, and vinegar.
  • Cover and leave to simmer over medium heat for 2 hours, turning meat a few times while cooking.
  • Strain sauce before serving.