Name: Wild Venison, Field Mushroom & Ale Pudding Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs wild venison, diced; 1 lb field mushrooms, sliced; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 2 tbsp flour; 1 cup ale; 2 cups beef or venison broth; 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 sheet of puff pastry; 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

How To Make Wild Venison, Field Mushroom & Ale Pudding

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Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 2 hours

Total: 2 hours and 20 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1.5 lbs wild venison, diced
1 lb field mushrooms, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tbsp flour
1 cup ale
2 cups beef or venison broth
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
1 sheet of puff pastry
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the diced venison and cook until browned on all sides. Remove from the pot and set aside.
In the same pot, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until softened.
Add the sliced mushrooms to the pot and cook until they release their moisture and start to brown.
Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and onion, stirring to coat everything evenly.
Slowly pour in the ale and beef or venison broth, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
Add the cooked venison back to the pot, along with the thyme leaves. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cover the pot with a lid and transfer it to the preheated oven. Cook for 1.5 to 2 hours, until the venison is tender.
Meanwhile, roll out the puff pastry sheet and cut it into 4 equal squares.
Once the venison is cooked, divide the mixture into 4 individual ovenproof bowls or ramekins. Top each bowl with a puff pastry square, pressing it firmly onto the edges.
Brush the puff pastry with beaten egg for a golden finish.
Increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) and bake the puddings for 20-25 minutes, until the pastry is puffed and golden.
Serve the wild venison, field mushroom & ale pudding hot and enjoy!