These hearty chops are ample and satisfying, and just one is a plentiful serving per person. Here, venison’s traditional forest pairing with juniper is combined with other flavourful aromatics, like cloves, allspice, and star anise, to create a subtle and fragrant combination. Venison is a lean, nutritious meat and, because it has less fat than beef, it’s best served medium rare.
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Not a hunter?
Don’t worry if you don’t have access to wild venison. While in most jurisdictions, the sale of wild meat is prohibited, farmed venison meat is available at specialty butcher shops and will work equally well in this dish.
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This recipe was originally published in the November 2025 issue of alive magazine.