Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
  • 2 pounds venison, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups chopped onion
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 cups dry white wine or fruity red wine
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sweet Hungarian paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 8 juniper berries
  • 2 whole allspice berries
  • 1 bay leaf

Method

  • Preheat oven to 300°.
  • Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add venison; seal and shake to coat. Remove venison from bag; discard remaining flour mixture.
  • Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add venison, onion, and garlic; saute 5 minutes, browning venison on all sides. Add wine, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Add 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, sugar, and remaining ingredients to pan; bring to a boil.
  • Cover and bake at 300° for 3 hours or until venison is tender. Remove berries and bay leaf before serving.