Title: Juniper Venison Steaks with Wild Mushrooms
Categories: Game Bbq Fruit Mushroom Steak
Yield: 1 Servings

		Spicy juniper berries and wild mushrooms give this a woodlan
6		Dried Juniper Berries
5	tb	Butter
4		Green Onions, minced
1/4	c	Cider Vinegar
4		Venison Steaks (6 oz. ea. 3/4-inch-thick)
3	tb	Water Chestnut Powder * OR Cornstarch
2	c	Applewood Chips, soaked in water to cover 30 minutes and dra
		Salt and Freshly-Ground Pepper
4	oz	Chanterelles, Oyster Mushrooms and/or Button Mushrooms, slic
3	tb	Butter, melted
1/4	c	Snipped Fresh Chives

Stir juniper berries in heavy small skillet over medium-high heat until aromatic, about 4 minutes. Crush in mortar with pestle. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in same skillet over medium heat. Add green onions and stir 3 minutes. Add juniper berries and vinegar and bring to boil. Cool slightly. Arrange steaks in nonaluminum baking dish. Pour marinade over. Sprinkle steaks with water chestnut powder and rub into both sides with marinade, forming paste. Let stand 30 minutes. Prepare barbecue grill (medium-high heat). Sprinkle fire with applewood chips. Place steaks on grill rack. Season with salt and pepper and cook about 5 minutes per side for rare. Meanwhile, melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add mushrooms and stir until juices are released, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Pour 3 tablespoons melted butter onto heated platter. Sprinkle with chives and pepper. Arrange steaks on platter. Spoon mushrooms over and serve. * Water chestnut powder is also known as water chestnut flour. Available at oriental markets and natural food stores. 4 Servings RECIPE CLIPPED By: Jim Bodle 2/93

Submitted By BILL CHRISTMAS

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