Venison (Deer Meat) is absolutely delicious if its cooked right. Game meat can easily be cooked incorrectly and it can be tough or over powering in flavor. This Instant Pot recipe is a sure fire winner making a superb Venison Roast that will have your taste buds craving more and more.
Red Wine Venison Roast
Get that fall apart tender meat in half the time using an Instant Pot.
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Cutting Board
- Chef's Knife
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 1/2-3 lb Venison Roast
- 1 1/2 Cups Red Wine (Cabernet or Merlot work well)
- 2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp Pepper or to taste
- 1 Medium Yellow onion Cut into Chunks
- 4 Carrots Cut into Chunks
- 3 Parsnips Cut into Chunks
- 5 Gold Potatoes Cut into Chunks
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
Instructions
- Turn the Instant Pot to “Saute” for 10 minutes.
- After about 3 minutes, when it is hot, add the oil and then the venison roast.
- Sear both sides of the meat until browned.
- When the “Saute” cycle has finished, add the red wine, balsamic vinegar, Oregano, salt and pepper.
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot. Make sure the knob is set to “Sealing”.
- Set the Instant Pot to “Pressure Cook” or “Manual” on “High Pressure” for 60 minutes.
- Allow the course to run and allow the Instant Pot to naturally release for 10 minutes then carefully perform a manual release.
- Add the onion, carrots, parsnips, and potatoes to the Instant Pot on top of the venison. Toss everything around as best as you can to get some of the liquid on top of the vegetables, but don’t worry if they’re not covered.
- Return the lid to the Instant Pot and turn the knob to “Sealing”. Set it to “Pressure Cook” or “Manual” for 10 minutes on High Pressure.
- Allow the cycle to run and immediately perform a manual release.
- Remove the vegetables and the venison from the pot. Simply shred the roast into chunks to serve.
- To make gravy, strain all of the pot juices into a medium sauce pot. Whisk in the Cornstarch. Cook for 5-10 minutes over medium heat until desired thickness is reached. Taste before serving to test seasoning level and stir in salt and pepper if desired.
Notes
Plating
Place the veggies and potatoes on one side of the plate. Place 1-2 slices of Venison on the plate. One slice slightly overlapping the other if serving two slices. Pour the gravy on the meat.
Drink Selection
A full bodied red wine would be fantastic with this meal. Try a Barolo or a Shiraz.