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Polish Sarnina Ragout

A rich venison ragout, built on roe deer and a genuinely deep mushroom and wine sauce.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Polish
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 340kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs venison (roe deer) cubed
  • 1 cup dry red wine
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 8 juniper berries crushed
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 12 oz mushrooms sliced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Combine venison, wine, onion, juniper, and bay leaves in a bowl. Marinate refrigerated at least 6 hours.
  • Remove venison, patting dry, and reserve the marinade.
  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown venison in batches, 4–5 minutes per batch. Set aside.
  • Add mushrooms to the pot and cook 6–8 minutes until browned.
  • Stir in tomato paste, then add the reserved marinade and broth.
  • Return venison to the pot, bring to a simmer, cover, and braise 1 hour 30 minutes until tender.
  • Stir in cream and warm through without boiling.
  • Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 340kcal | Protein: 34g | Fat: 18g | Fiber: 1g
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