VENISON "STEAK" AU POIVRE

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Ingredients

  • 4 SERVINGS
  • • 4 Venison Medallions
  • • Salt and cracked black pepper to taste
  • • 1 tablespoon duck fat (or vegetable oil)
  • • 3 oz. Armagnac or Brandy
  • • 6.5 oz D’Artagnan Demi-Glaze (optional)
  • • 3 oz. heavy cream

Preparation

Step 1

1. Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees F.

2. Season Medallions on both sides with salt and cracked black peppercorns

3. Heat duck fat in oven-proof skillet over high heat

4. Sear Medallions until brown and crusted on both sides. Put skillet into oven, cook for 2 minutes until medium-rare

5. Remove Medallions from skillet and reserve

6. Over medium-high heat, add Brandy or Armagnac (watch for the flames), add demi-glace and reduce by half

7. Add peppercorns, heavy cream and cook until sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon

8. Season to taste with salt. Remove skillet from heat, add steaks and any drippings

9. Serve with French fries or your favorite potato recipe