Venison Pot Roast
Whitetail Deer Recipe
1Setup & Prepare
About This Recipe
This traditional pot roast slowly braises a tough venison chuck roast with vegetables until fork-tender, creating the ultimate Sunday dinner. The long cooking process develops rich, deep flavors while transforming the meat into melt-in-your-mouth comfort food.
Cultural Context
This classic American comfort food demonstrates how venison can be used in traditional Sunday dinner preparations. The technique transforms tougher cuts into tender, flavorful meals that feed large families economically while creating the hearty, satisfying dishes that define American home cooking.
2Ingredients
Shopping List
3Cooking Instructions
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Searing: Season roast with salt and pepper. Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown roast on all sides.
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Vegetables: Remove roast and sauté onions, carrots, and celery until lightly browned.
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Flour: Sprinkle flour over vegetables and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
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Liquid: Add broth, wine, tomato paste, bay leaves, and thyme. Return roast to pot.
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Braising: Bring to simmer, cover, and cook in 325°F oven for 2 hours.
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Potatoes: Add potatoes and continue cooking 1 hour more until meat is fork-tender.
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Finishing: Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning before serving.
4Chef's Notes & Pairings
Chef's Notes
- The long, slow cooking transforms tough connective tissue
- Don't skip browning - it adds essential flavor depth
- Can be made ahead and reheated - improves overnight
Wine Pairing
A medium-bodied Merlot or CĂ´tes du RhĂ´ne complements the rich, braised flavors perfectly.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving: 465 calories, 42g protein, 18g fat, 28g carbohydrates. Complete comfort meal with lean protein.
