Jun 04 2026
RestaurantsL'AbattoirVenison Saddle Recipe

Venison Saddle Recipe

Inspired by L'Abattoir
Time2h
Serves4

Onion tart, foie gras parfait, cocoa

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Ingredients

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Venison Saddle

Onion Tart

Foie Gras Parfait

Cocoa Dust

Method

Prepare the Venison

  1. 1

    Season and Sear

    Season the venison saddle with salt, black pepper, and fresh thyme. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the venison on all sides until browned. Transfer to a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) and roast for about 20-25 minutes for medium-rare. Let it rest before slicing.

Make the Onion Tart

  1. 2

    Caramelize Onions

    In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook until they are caramelized and golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.

  2. 3

    Prepare Tart Filling

    In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, eggs, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Stir in the caramelized onions and grated Gruyère cheese.

  3. 4

    Bake Tart

    Roll out the pastry dough and fit it into a tart pan. Pour the onion filling into the crust and bake in the oven at 180°C (350°F) for 30-35 minutes until set and golden.

Prepare the Foie Gras Parfait

  1. 5

    Blend Ingredients

    Soak gelatin sheets in cold water for 5 minutes. In a blender, combine foie gras, softened butter, shallots, cognac, salt, and white pepper until smooth. Melt the gelatin in warm water and mix into the foie gras mixture.

  2. 6

    Chill to Set

    Pour the mixture into a terrine or mold and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.

Cocoa Dust

  1. 7

    Mix Cocoa Dust

    In a small bowl, combine cocoa powder and sugar. Dust over the plated venison saddle just before serving.

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