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Rack of Venison Stuffed with Pecans, Currants, Sausage, and Pears Recipe

Rack of Venison Stuffed with Pecans, Currants, Sausage, and Pears Recipe

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Rack of Venison Stuffed with Pecans, Currants, Sausage, and Pears

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Ingredients:

Serving

5 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 cup chopped onion
4 oz sweet italian sausages, casings removed
roasted bosc pears
1/2 cup pecans, toasted
1/3 cup dried currants
1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
1 2 1/2-lb rack of venison, frenched (8 bones)
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
2 heads of garlic, cloves separated , root ends trimmed, unpeeled
6 fresh rosemary sprigs
1 bunch fresh thyme

Directions:

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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	480.58 Kcal (2012 kJ)
Calories from fat	375.33 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	41.7g	64%
Cholesterol	8.51mg	3%
Sodium	166.95mg	7%
Potassium	432.75mg	9%
Total Carbs	22.44g	7%
Sugars	12.95g	52%
Dietary Fiber	5.51g	22%
Protein	8.98g	18%
Vitamin C	7.9mg	13%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	64mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	261.53 Kcal (1095 kJ)
Calories from fat	204.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.69g	64%
Cholesterol	4.63mg	3%
Sodium	90.86mg	7%
Potassium	235.5mg	9%
Total Carbs	12.21g	7%
Sugars	7.05g	52%
Dietary Fiber	3g	22%
Protein	4.89g	18%
Vitamin C	4.3mg	13%
Iron	0.9mg	9%
Calcium	34.8mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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