Pan- Seared Venison With Rosemary And Dried Cherries

So this Deer comes into my driveway to.....  stop me if you have heard this one. OH , right this actually happened. A reader of the blog was home, a Deer gets hit by a car and the animal walks into his driveway and passes away.  Instant supply of Venison. As per request today I will publish a delicious recipe for Venison Tenderloin which can be cut into steaks and served. Pan- Seared Venison with Rosemary and Dried Cherries : 1 1/2 tsp chopped fresh Rosemary, 1 tsp coriander seeds, 1 large garlic clove, 1 1/2 tsp extra- virgin olive oil, 1 (1lb) venison tenderloin, 1/4 c dry red wine, 1/4c dried tart cherries 3/4 c canned beef broth, 1/2 c water, 1 tsp cornstarch, 2 tbsp black currant jelly.
Grind 1 tsp rosemary with coriander seeds, and garlic with a mortar and pestle to make a paste, then stir in 1/2 tsp olive oil. Pat venison dry and put in a bowl, then rub with the paste. Season with salt and pepper, then cover and chill 20 mins. Oven 450'. Heat a well seasoned cast- iron skillet over high heat until hot, then add the remaining tsp of oil, tilting skillet to coat evenly. Season venison well with salt , then brown, turning once, about 6 mins total. transfer the skillet to middle of oven and roast venison until a thermometer inserted diagonally into the center registers 125', about 7-10 mins. Transfer to a platter and cover tightly with foil. Add wine and cherries to skillet and deglaze by boiling over moderately high heat, stirring and scraping up brown bits. Stir together broth, water, cornstarch, and remaining 1/2 tsp rosemary in a bowl and add to the skillet. Simmering, stirring, until the mixture is thickened, about  5 mins. Whisk in jelly and salt and pepper to taste. Cut venison into 1/4 inch slices and serve with the sauce. Delicious easy to make and not labor intensive.
Friends of mine who hunt went crazy trying to hunt deer  during the season with no luck, and one special reader gets a years supply while watching TV. Now that is good fortune knocking on your door. According to animal folk lore - a year of prosperity will be yours ( direct quote from Ted Andrew's  book Animal Totems). May we all be blessed with the best. Be well  :)