Venison Medallions in a Balsamic Vinegar and Maple Syrup Reduction

 

Prepare this maple venison medallions recipe with a balsamic reduction sauce and maple syrup. Use our pure Quebec maple syrup for optimal taste!

 

Ingredients

  • 15 ml (1 tbsp.) olive oil
  • 15 ml (1 tbsp.) butter
  • 4 venison medallions
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

 

Sauce

  • 15 ml (1 tbsp.) olive oil
  • 2 shallots, chopped
  • 60 ml (¼ cup) balsamic vinegar
  • 60 ml (¼ cup) maple syrup
  • 125 ml (½ cup) beef stock
  • 125 ml (½ cup) 15% M.F. cooking cream
  • 30 ml (2 tbsp.) horseradish
  • 250 ml (1 cup) fresh blueberries

 

Instructions

  1. Heat oil and butter in a frying pan. Add medallions and sear over high heat until desired level of doneness is achieved. Salt and pepper. Keep warm.
  2. In the same pan, add 15 ml (1 tbsp.) oil and brown shallots for 1 minute over medium-high heat. Add balsamic vinegar and reduce for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until syrupy.
  3. Add maple syrup and reduce for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour beef stock and reduce by half. Add cream and horseradish and stir for 1 minute.
  4. Add blueberries and cook for 1 minute. Serve over venison medallions.

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