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🔥 Fall-Apart Venison Stew 🦌🔥 – The Ultimate Winter Comfort Food!

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Jeffrey Vermaesen
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Fall-Apart Venison Stew

Cultural Context

Originating in the heart of North America, venison stew has been a staple for hunters and families alike, celebrating the rich flavors of game meat. Traditionally, it was a way to utilize the whole animal, ensuring nothing went to waste. This hearty dish embodies the spirit of communal meals, often enjoyed during colder months. Today, variations abound as venison becomes more accessible, with many home cooks embracing the rustic charm of this classic stew.

AmericanUSmain
180 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
200 grams of bacon
800 grams of venison
2 tbsp flour
1 onion
4 celery stalks
2 carrots
3 cloves of black garlic
250 grams of wild mushrooms
cinnamon stick
bay leafs
thyme
3 cloves
400 ml red wine
400 ml wild game stock
150 grams of cranberry jam
butter
pepper and salt

venison

🥗Healthier: bison

💰Cheaper: beef

Bison is leaner and similar in flavor, while beef is more widely available.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice offers sweetness without alcohol, while white wine is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while chicken broth is usually cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

1

Slow-cook the venison until melt-in-your-mouth tender.

2

Sauté chopped onion, celery, and carrots until softened.

3

Stir in minced black garlic and cook briefly.

4

Season venison with salt and pepper; add to the pot and brown.

5

Sprinkle flour over the meat and vegetables; stir to coat.

6

Pour in red wine and scrape the bottom of the pot.

7

Add wild game stock, bay leaf, thyme, and cinnamon stick; bring to a boil.

8

Reduce heat and simmer until venison is tender.

9

Add wild mushrooms and cranberry jam; cook until mushrooms are soft.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbrowningsimmering

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Also Known As

Venison StewSlow-Cooked Venison Stew

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