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Wine with food Venison medallions with cranberry jus, pumpkin gnocchi and Blaufränkisch in an autumnal atmosphere

Venison medallions with cranberry jus & pumpkin gnocchi

A festive game dish for autumn: tender venison medallions are served with a fruity, spicy cranberry jus and creamy pumpkin gnocchi. A combination that unites game flavors, fruity sweetness and autumnal warmth, making it the perfect "wine with food" moment.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Fall Cuisine, Festive dinner, Main course
Cuisine European, French, Mediterranean
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 650 kcal

Cooking utensils

  • 1 Frying pan
  • 1 Cooking pot
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Braising pan
  • 1 Potato ricer

Ingredients
  

For the venison medallions:

  • 4 Venison medallions approx. 150 g
  • Salt & pepper
  • 1 Tbsp clarified butter

For the cranberry jus:

  • 200 ml Game stock
  • 100 ml Red wine
  • 2 Tbsp cranberries Glass or fresh
  • 1 teaspoon butter

For the pumpkin gnocchi:

  • 300 g Pumpkin Hokkaido or nutmeg pumpkin
  • 200 g Potatoes floury
  • 150 g Flour
  • 1 Egg yolk
  • Salt Nutmeg

Preparation
 

Venison medallions:

  • Season the meat with salt and pepper and fry briefly on both sides in clarified butter.
  • Cook in the oven at 120 °C for 8-10 minutes until pink.

Cranberry jus:

  • Reduce the game stock and red wine.
  • Add the cranberries and finish with butter.

Pumpkin gnocchi:

  • Cook the pumpkin and potatoes until soft, allow to evaporate and press through a ricer.
  • Mix with flour, egg yolk, salt and nutmeg and form small gnocchi.
  • Let them steep in salted water until they float to the surface.

Recommended sides:

  • Red cabbage with apple pieces
  • Roasted chestnuts
  • Lamb's lettuce with walnuts

Nutritional values per portion

Calories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 42gFat: 29g
Keyword Cranberries, Deer, Game dish, Pumpkin gnocchi, Wine with food
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