Fletchers of Auchtermuchty

Seriously Good Venison

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VENISON KEBABS

This is a recipe which Antony Worrall-Thompson created for our British Deer Farmers Association stand at the BBC Good Food Show and we are delighted to pass it on. Nichola Fletcher was being Antony's assistant at the time and can vouch for the fact that this is a lovely simple recipe.

450g (1lb) farmed venison steaks, diced
bay leaves
Bramley apples, cored, peeled and cut into 1" thick slices
red onions, peeled and cut into 1/8's
oil

2 whole garlic cloves
2" piece fresh ginger, grated
1" stick cinnamon
6 cloves
12 peppercorns
125ml (4 fl oz) vinegar
salt to taste
chiili powder to taste
2 teaspoons ground coriander powder
1 reaspoon ground cumin powder
1 teaspoon turmeric

mixed salad leaves for serving

1. In a small bowl grind together garlic cloves and grated ginger to make a paste, set aside.
Grind together cinnamon stick, cloves and peppercorns to make a powder, set aside.
2. In a large bowl make a paste by mixing together vinegar, salt and chilli powder. Add coriander, cumin, turmeric, garlic paste and cinnamon mixture, mix well to combine.
3. Add venison cubes and marinate for 2-3 hours. Remove meat from the marinade, thread onto skewers in the following order: venison, bay leaf, apple and finally red onoin; keep repeating this order until the skewer is full.
4. When you are ready to cook the kebabs, pre-heat a griddle pan or grill, baste the kebabs lightly with a little oil and place on the griddle pan. Cook over a medium heat until the meat is cooked all the way through, remember to turn the kebabs so they are evenly cooked. Serve with a leaf salad.