Roasted Northern-Style Venison with Juniper and Red Wine Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-22 · Updated 2026-07-22

Tender roasted venison seasoned with crushed juniper berries, served with a rich red wine reduction for a taste of northern wilderness. This European-inspired venison recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs Venison loin roast, Juniper berries, crushed, Garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Venison loin roast
• 1 tbsp Juniper berries, crushed
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp Fresh rosemary, chopped
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 1 cup Dry red wine
• 1 cup Beef broth
• 2 tbsp Butter

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a small bowl, combine 1 tbsp crushed juniper berries, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Rub this mixture all over the 2 lb venison loin roast, coating it evenly.
3. Step 3: Place the roast on a rack in a roasting pan and roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes for medium-rare, or until an internal thermometer reads 130°F. Remove from oven and tent with foil to rest.
4. Step 4: While resting, pour 1 cup dry red wine and 1 cup beef broth into a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Scrape the roasting pan to deglaze any browned bits and add to the sauce.
5. Step 5: Reduce the sauce by half until slightly thickened, then whisk in 2 tbsp butter until glossy.
6. Step 6: Slice the venison and serve topped with the red wine and juniper sauce.