Leg of venison with fig red cabbage

AUTHOR
Eunice Scott
DIFFICULTY
easy
RATING
4 1
COOK TIME
135 mins
TOTAL TIME
135 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 6
  • 2 Onions
  • 1 small carrot
  • 150 g Celeriac
  • 8-10 Juniper berries
  • 1 leg of venison (1.5-1.8 kg)
  • 7-10 Tbsp salt, pepper, possibly sugar
  • 7-10 Tbsp Grease
  • 10 Shit. Bacon
  • 1 TEASPOON Peppercorns
  • 4 Cloves
  • 1 TEASPOON dried thyme
  • 1/4 l Red wine or meat broth
  • 3-4 fresh figs
  • 1 TABLESPOON Oil
  • 3-4 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar
  • 1 can(s) (850 ml) Red cabbage
  • 4-5 Tbsp thickened wild cranberries (glass)
  • 2 TABLESPOONS Flour

Directions

  1. 1

    Peel and quarter the onions. Peel, wash and chop the carrot and celery. Crush the juniper. Wash the meat and pat dry. Rub with salt and pepper. Place in a large greased roasting pan and cover with bacon. Add onions, vegetables, spices and thyme. Pour on 1/4 l water. Roast in the preheated oven (electric cooker: 175 °C/recirculating air: 150 °C/gas: level 2) for 1 1/2-1 3/4 hours

  2. 2

    After about 45 minutes, gradually add wine and just under 1/4 l water. Scoop the leg several times

  3. 3

    Wash the figs, dab dry and cut into slices. Fry briefly in hot oil in a pot. Deglaze with vinegar, bring to the boil. Add red cabbage and cranberries. Bring to the boil, cover and stew for about 10 minutes. Season to taste

  4. 4

    Keep the roast warm. Sieve the roast stock. Dissolve the roast with a little water and add. Let it boil down for about 10 minutes. Stir flour and 4 tbsp. water until smooth. Stir into the sauce and simmer for about 5 minutes. Season to taste. Arrange everything. Serve with dumplings

  5. 5

    Drink: dry red wine

Nutrition Facts

KCAL
420 kcal
CARBS
26 g
FATS
10 g
PROTEINS
48 g

Categories & Tags

Main DishesChristmas