Venison Loin with Blackberry Compote
A succulent venison loin paired with a sweet and tangy blackberry compote. This dish is a perfect blend of savory and sweet.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
- Sugar - 1/2 cup
- Blackberries - 2 cups
- Butter - 2 tablespoons
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Venison loin - 1.5 pounds
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Season the venison loin with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the venison and sear on all sides until browned.
- Transfer the venison to the oven and roast for 15-20 minutes, or until it reaches your desired level of doneness.
- While the venison is roasting, make the blackberry compote. Combine the blackberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Cook the blackberry mixture, stirring occasionally, until the blackberries have broken down and the compote has thickened.
- Remove the venison from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Slice the venison and serve with the blackberry compote.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 50g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 20g