Venison Cube Steak with Apple Cider Pan Sauce
Enjoy a comforting and flavorful dish that combines the rich taste of venison with the sweet and tangy notes of apple cider.
The venison steaks are seared to a perfect golden brown, then simmered in a luscious pan sauce made from apple cider, Dijon mustard, and a touch of butter.
The sauce, with its subtle sweetness and slight tang, enhances the natural earthiness of the venison, creating a balanced and satisfying flavor profile.
Paired with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables, this dish offers a cozy, autumn-inspired meal that brings warmth and comfort to the table.
Cuisine: American
Ingredients:
- 4 venison cube steaks
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Method:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season venison steaks with salt and pepper, then sear for 3 minutes per side.
- Remove steaks and set aside.
- Add apple cider, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar to the skillet, scraping up any browned bits.
- Simmer until the sauce reduces by half, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in butter and thyme, then return steaks to the skillet to warm through for 2 minutes.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
- 4 venison cube steaks
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season venison steaks with salt and pepper, then sear for 3 minutes per side.
- Remove steaks and set aside.
- Add apple cider, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar to the skillet, scraping up any browned bits.
- Simmer until the sauce reduces by half, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in butter and thyme, then return steaks to the skillet to warm through for 2 minutes.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.
