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Roast saddle of venison with a ragout of broad beans, peas, and smoked bacon (recipes)






Serves 4



Preparation time

30 mins to 1 hour



Cooking time

10 to 30 mins

















Ingredients



For the venison800g/1¾lb saddle of venison, trimmed and ready to cooksalt and freshly ground black pepper dash vegetable oil 1 tbsp unsalted butterFor the ragout160g/5½oz unsalted butter280g/10oz button onions, peeled 120g/4¼oz smoked bacon lardons290ml/10fl oz water60g/2¼oz peas60g/2¼oz broad beans, peeled 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary



Method



1. For the venison, heat a little oil and the butter in a thick-bottomed pan. Season the venison with salt and freshly ground black pepper. When the butter is foaming add the venison and sear the meat on all sides. Cook for approximately ten minutes for medium-rare then remove from the heat and leave to rest for a further 15 minutes.2. For the ragout, melt 40g/1½oz butter in a pan and add the button onions. When the onions are lightly coloured, add the lardons and brown well. Pour the water into the pan, just covering the onions and lardons. Cover the pan with a piece of buttered greaseproof or parchment paper and cook until the water has reduced and the onions are soft.3. Once the onions are cooked, add the peas and broad beans and cook for a further two minutes. Whisk in the remaining butter to thicken the sauce and add the chopped rosemary.4. To serve, slice the venison. Place a little ragout into the middle of four serving plates and place the venison on top. Pour more of the sauce over and around.