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Venison Sourdough Toast

Courtesy of chef Jesse Morris • www.killerchefs.com

Ingredients:

1 venison tenderloin, from the inside cavity close to where the ribs meat the spine

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

2 Tbsp butter (Kerrygold preferred)

2 Tbsp olive oil

8 ounces chanterelle mushrooms

8 ounces sun-dried tomatoes

½ cup mayo

4 jalapeños, diced

¼ cup sugar

¼ cup white vinegar

Lemon

Sourdough bread

Jalapeño relish Instructions:

1. Dice jalapeños. Leave seeds in if you like a spicier relish or remove for a milder relish.

2. In saucepan add 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 cup vinegar and diced jalapeños. Bring to a boil, taking care to not overcook the jalapeños to retain the color. Remove from heat and refrigerate.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO MAYONnAISE INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Fine-chop the sun-dried tomatoes and mix with mayo.

Venison Tenderloin and Mushrooms Instructions:

1. Season tenderloin with salt and pepper.

2. In a sauté pan over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add tenderloin. Brown all sides.

3. Add mushrooms and 2 tablespoons butter. Continue to cook, basting tenderloin until internal temperature reaches 125-130 degrees. Remove from pan and let rest for 15 minutes, then slice thinly.

4. Slice sourdough into 1/4-inch slices and toast in a pan with butter until browned on both sides. Spread mayo mixture on toast. With a small torch sear the mayo mixture; you can also put in the broiler for a minute or two (this is optional but a great touch).

5. Assemble the toast, rolling slices of tenderloin and alternating venison and mushroom until toast is covered. Spoon some of the relish over the top along with a bit of the juice. Squeeze a small wedge of the lemon over the top and enjoy.