Medium
8
By Frank Camorra and Richard Cornish
Published 2007
This is a big, full-flavoured and slow-cooked dish that marries the sweet barrel flavours of Pedro Ximénez sherry with the lean gaminess of venison. Choose a cut from the leg that has done plenty of work, such as shin. The powerful muscles and connective tissue will take a long time to slowly cook, allowing the flavours to meld, change and sweeten.
Clean the venison by cutting away any tendon. Leave on the silver skin as this will cook down. Cut the venison into 6 cm (2½ inch) cubes.
Heat
Increase the heat to high and add the remaining oil. Lightly season the venison and cook, in batches, for 3–4 minutes on all sides until browned.
Add the sherry and red wine, scraping up any cooked-on bits from the bottom of the pan. Return the meat and vegetables to the pan with enough water to cover the meat and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for 2 hours, skimming off any foamy residue that rises to the surface. Add
Remove the cooked venison, cover with foil and keep warm. Reduce the sauce until it has a light, coating consistency by cooking over high heat for 15 minutes. Season to taste.
To serve, strain the sauce through a fine sieve, place the meat on a plate and spoon the sauce over the meat.
© 2007 All rights reserved. Published by Murdoch Books.