Easy Deer Recipe! Sautéed Black Berry Axis Loin

Trim the top round of axis deer, removing any sharp edges and excess fat.

Cut the top round into smaller chops, similar in size and shape to medallions.

Use a jacquard tenderizer on the meat to enhance tenderness.

Heat a sauté pan and add a small amount of bacon fat until it starts to smoke.

Season the meat with salt and pepper before adding it to the pan.

Lay the meat in the pan away from you to avoid splatter and allow it to sear without moving it.

Cook the meat until it is browned on one side, then flip it to brown the other side, aiming for rare to medium-rare doneness.

Remove the meat from the pan and set it aside to prevent it from sweating and releasing juices.

Deglaze the pan with blackberry brandy, scraping up the fond from the bottom.

Add blackberry marmalade and beef broth to the pan to create a sauce, allowing it to reduce and caramelize.

Serve the sautéed meat on toast points, topped with goat cheese and the blackberry glaze.

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