Venison Cuts

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The Cook's Companion: A step-by-step guide to cooking skills including original recipes

By Josceline Dimbleby

Published 1991

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Allow 250g (8oz) meat on the bone and 175g (6oz) meat off the bone per person. Begin roasting in a preheated oven, 230° C, 450°F, Gas Mark 8 for 10 minutes, then at the temperature below:
Cooking method Temperature Time
Roasting joint on bone
Haunch (leg), saddle 180°C, 350°F, Gas Mark 4 Rare: 12 minutes per 500g saddle Gas Mark 4(1lb) plus 12 minutes if necessary Medium: 15 minutes per 500g (1lb) plus 15 minutes if necessary Well done: 20 minutes per 500g (1lb) plus 20 minutes if necessary
Roasting boned rolled joint
Leg, shoulder 180°C, 350°F, Gas Mark 4 Medium: 20 minutes per 500g (1lb) plus 20 minutes if necessary Well done: 25 minutes per 500g (1lb) plus 25 minutes if necessary
Casserole
Shoulder, boned and diced 180°C, 350°F, Gas Mark 4 1½-2 hours
Grill/Fry
Tenderloin chops or steaks Medium heat 20-30 minutes