New Zealand Venison On A Blackbean Medley With Apple/Pinenut Pancakes

Ingredients Method

1 New Zealand Venison rack (8 bones) or 1 1/2 lbs.loin
1 tsp. rosemary, chopped
1 tsp. thyme, chopped
salt and ground black pepper
2 Tbsps. olive oil
6 oz. sugar snap peas, blanched
1 Tbsp. butter
1 tsp. parsley, chopped
1 lb. blackbean, smoked corn and tomato medley
8 apple pinenut pancakes
3 oz. sweet potatoes, chiffonade, deep fried
3/4 cup venison jus (previously made from game bones)

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Season New Zealand Venison with herbs, salt and pepper.
  3. In saute pan, heat oil and sear until browned, about 1 minute each side.
  4. Roast meat for at 20 minutes for rack or 15-18 minutes for loin until medium rare. Let meat rest.
  5. Season peas with butter, parsley, salt and pepper.

To serve, place medley in middle of plate(runny consistency). Place peas in 9-12 o'clock position, add pancakes and chops pointing in 1-2 o'clock direction. If using loin, slice meat against the grain and fan. Place chiffonade on right side of plate. Drizzle jus on meat and medley.


For more great venison recipes go to http://www.nzlamb.ca/venison