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Stewed Venison

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Heritage Classic

Stewed Venison

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Recipe Score · Heritage Classic
⏱ Time
3-1/2 to 4 hours

🥘 Ingredients

A shoulder of venison, a few slices of mutton fat, 2 glasses of port wine, pepper and allspice to taste, 1-1/2 pint of weak stock or gravy, 1/2 teaspoonful of whole pepper, 1/2 teaspoonful of whole allspice.

👨‍🍳 Method

Hang the venison till tender; take out the bone, flatten the meat with a rolling-pin, and place over it a few slices of mutton fat, which have been previously soaked for 2 or 3 hours in port wine; sprinkle these with a little fine allspice and pepper, roll the meat up, and bind and tie it securely. Put it into a stewpan with the bone and the above proportion of weak stock or gravy, whole allspice, black pepper, and port wine; cover the lid down closely, and simmer, very gently, from 3-1/2 to 4 hours. When quite tender, take off the tape, and dish the meat; strain the gravy over it, and send it to table with red-currant jelly. Unless the joint is very fat, the above is the best mode of cooking it.

📜 From Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management (1861). Public domain.

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Mia — Comfort Seeker
★★★★★ 2026-05-08
This one hit different

I tried this Stewed Venison recipe for a comforting weekend meal, and I must say, the slow simmering did wonders for the venison. I found the process of flattening the meat and layering it with wine-soaked mutton fat to be a delightful throwback to old-fashioned cooking techniques. I had a bit of a laugh at the idea of rolling and tying up the venison like a present, but it was surprisingly satisfying to unwrap it later, revealing tender, flavorful meat. I was particularly delighted by how the port wine infused the venison with a rich, deep flavor that permeated every bite. This recipe is perfect for the comfort seeker who enjoys a hearty, slow-cooked meal. The combination of venison, port wine, and spices creates a dish that is both rustic and elegant. I served it with some mashed potatoes and a side of steamed greens, and it was a meal that warmed both the belly and the soul. Next time, I might add some carrots and onions to the stewpan for extra depth of flavor. But as it was, it was a wonderful, comforting dish that I look forward to making again.

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