Medallions of Venison with Port and Cranberries Recipe

Medallions of Venison with Port and Cranberries Recipe

  • 1 cup chicken stock or canned low-salt broth
  • 1 cup beef stock or canned beef broth
  • 1/2 cup ruby Port
  • 1/3 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 8 3- to 3 1/2-ounce venison medallions (each about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick)
  1. Combine chicken and beef stocks in heavy small saucepan. Boil until liquid is reduced to 1 cup, about 15 minutes. Add Port and boil until liquid is reduced to 3/4 cup, about 15 minutes. Whisk in cranberry sauce and simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 4 minutes. Whisk in 1 tablespoon butter. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Sprinkle venison with salt and pepper. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in large nonstick skillet over high heat. Working in batches, add venison to skillet and cook to desired doneness, about 2 minutes per side for medium-rare.
  3. Divide sauce among 4 plates. Place 2 venison medallions atop sauce on each plate.