Venison Medallions with Honey Yams, Spiced Cauliflower Salad and Tamarillo Jam

By Mat Mclean, Head Chef, Palate Restaurant, Hamilton

Preparation time: 15m

Cooking time: 40m

Difficulty:

Ingredients

1 pack Silver Fern Farm Venison Medallions
1 Tbsp olive oil

Yams

10oz yams
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp honey

Tamarillo Jam

14oz tamarillos
½ cup soft brown sugar

Cauliflower

½ small cauliflower, cut into small florets
1 Tbsp olive oil
1oz butter
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp curry powder
1oz toasted spice almonds

Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F.

Place yams in a roasting dish with a dash of oil. Roast yams until tender and golden, about 25 minutes. When tender, add vinegar and honey and return to oven for 5 minutes to glaze.

Step 2

Meanwhile, cut tamarillos in half and scoop out centre with a spoon into a small pot (discard skins). Add brown sugar and place over a medium-heat. Cook and reduce until you have tamarillos with a jam-like consistency.

Step 3

Heat the grill until hot. Season venison medallions with salt and freshly ground black pepper and rub with oil. Place on grill and cook for 3-4 minutes each side until medium-rare. Remove from the grill, cover and set aside to rest for 5 minutes, while you cook the cauliflower.

Step 4

Heat oil in a large frying pan, place in cauliflower and pan-fry until almost tender, about 5 minutes. Add butter, spices and spiced almonds. Pan-fry for another 2 minutes and season.

Step 5

Place venison, yams, and cauliflower on a large sharing platter or wooden board. Serve with tamarillo jam.

Ingredients

1 pack Silver Fern Farm Venison Medallions
1 Tbsp olive oil

Yams

10oz yams
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp honey

Tamarillo Jam

14oz tamarillos
½ cup soft brown sugar

Cauliflower

½ small cauliflower, cut into small florets
1 Tbsp olive oil
1oz butter
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp curry powder
1oz toasted spice almonds

Recommended cut

Venison Medallions

These extra lean medallions showcase the delicate, herbaceous flavor and tender, velvety texture of our pasture-raised venison. And thanks to their uniquely subtle taste, these medallions will make a wonderful, delicious vehicle for all of your favorite sauces, herbs, and spices.Pasture-raised Venison. No Added Hormones EVER. Ships Frozen.