Hello Chaps
For my sins Mrs Beowulf here. I understand you want some recipies to go with your venison. Well I worship at the alter of Delia (as does Mr B for reasons he keeps to himself!) but I do tend to add my own twist on her recipies as the mood takes me, which so far seem to work out for the most, either that or Mr B is too scared to tell me he does not like what I put in front of him.
Here are Delia's recipies which you should be able to tweak to your own tastes.
Redcurrant Jelly
2lb Redcurrants
2lb Sugar
Place the washed fruit into a preserving pan and slowly bring to the boil (when I made this I was using my stores from the freezer so did not need to add any water but you may just want to add a drop in the bottom of the pan). Stir and break up the fruit to release the juice and after 10 minutes add the warmed sugar. When the sugar has dissolved bring the mixture to a rapid boil for 8 minutes.
Over a large bowl place a large sieve lined with gauze and pour the mixture through. When it has all dripped through pour the jelly into two clean jars and seal.
Cumberland Sauce
1 medium lemon, 1 medium orange, 4 large tablespoons of redcurrant jelly, 4 tablespoons of port, 1 heaped teaspoon mustard powder, 1 heaped teaspoon of ginger.
First thinly pare off the rinds of both the lemon and orange, then cut into short very thin strips. Boil in water to extract any bitterness and drain well.
Place the redcurrant jelly and port in a saucepan and melt whisking over a low heat for 5-10 minutes.
In a serving bowl mix the mustard and ginger with the juice of half the lemon till smooth then add the juce of the whole orange, the port and redcurrant mixture and finally the orange and lemon peel. Mix well and serve cold.
Blackberry Sauce
I just winged it for this recipe. Into a pan put the blackberries, brown sugar, stick of cinnamon and cover with red wine. Bring to a gentle simmer. Then sieve to remove the pips.
Thanks Grizzley Davey we will try that Sloe Gin Sauce.
P.S. MarkH it is not me that says we cannot have a puppy we have a very fussy Jack Russell bitch who is the boss when it comes to having any more dogs.