Rack of Venison Stuffed with Pecans, Currants, Sausage, and Pears
Rack of Venison Stuffed with Pecans, Currants, Sausage, and Pears might be just the side dish you are searching for. This gluten free, dairy free, and primal recipe serves 6. One serving contains 610 calories, 49g of protein, and 28g of fat. If you have onion, currants, rosemary sprigs, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in medium skillet over medium heat.
Add chopped onion; sauté until translucent, about 7 minutes.
Add sausages. Sauté until brown, breaking up with spoon, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer mixture to medium bowl, then add pears, pecans, currants, and chopped rosemary. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)
Using long thin knife, make 1 cut through center of eye of venison. Rotate knife 90 degrees and insert again, creating an X through center. Insert handle of long wooden spoon through X; roll handle to create 1- to 2-inch-diameter cavity. Stuff with filling.
Preheat oven to 425°F. Arrange sliced onions, garlic, and herbs in roasting pan. Toss with 3 tablespoons oil. Rub venison with remaining 1 tablespoon oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Heat large skillet over high heat.
Add venison; cook until brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.
Place venison atop vegetables in pan. Roast until thermometer inserted into center registers 120°F for rare, about 20 minutes.
Let stand 10 minutes. Carve between bones; serve with vegetables.