Rack of Venison Chops with Cherry Brandy Sauce

Rack of Venison Chops with Cherry Brandy Sauce
Ingredients
Venison
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/4 lb rack of Venison 3-4 chops, depending on size, frenched and trimmed of excess visible fat
- Pinch each of salt and pepper
Cherry sauce:
- 1/2 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 small shallot minced
- 1 cup frozen sour cherries
- 2 tbsp brandy
- 1/2 tsp rosemary leaves minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1/4 cup black cherry juice not from concentrate (do not use sour cherry juice)
- 1 1/2 tbsp reduced-sugar or no-sugar-added cherry preserves
- 1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp cold unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 F.
- Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a nonstick large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle venison with salt and pepper, and sear rack on both sides until caramelized, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the pan to the center of the oven and bake until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 125 F for medium rare, about 11-14 minutes.
- Transfer venison to plate and cover with tin foil.
- Return the pan to medium heat and add in the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of oil and shallot. Sauté for about 60-90 seconds before adding in the cherries and brandy.
- As soon as you have added in the brandy, tip the pan so that the liquid catches the flame and ignites. Allow the alcohol to burn off, about 60-90 seconds.
- Add in the rosemary, broth and the cherry juice and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to a medium-low, and simmer until the liquid has reduced by at least half, about 6-8 minutes.
- Once reduced, add the preserves and balsamic to the pan and stir to dissolve.
- Turn off the heat, swirl in the cold butter until melted and season with salt and a generous amount of pepper to taste.
- To serve, slice the venison between the bones. Arrange the venison chops on a plate and drizzle with the sauce.
Nutrition

Abbey Sharp is a Registered Dietitian (RD), regulated by the Ontario College of Dietitians. She is a mom, YouTuber, Blogger, award winning cookbook author, media coach specializing in food and nutrition influencers, and a frequent contributor to national publications like Healthline and on national broadcast TV shows.
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