Blackened Venison Steak With Wine And Cane Syrup Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 venison steak, cut about 1/2-inch thick (8oz each approx)
1/2 cup dry red wine
1/2 cup cane syrup (Steens Pure Cane Syrup recommended)
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
4 teaspoons creole seasoning
4 teaspoons vegetable oil

Preparation

Combine the wine and cane syrup in a small sauce pan, simmer gently until reduced by two thirds -- about 18 minutes. Remove from heat and add pepper.
Pat the venison with a kitchen towel (paper towel will stick) Sprinkle creole seasoning on both sides.
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium high heat until it is very hot and just smoking, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the oil, swirling to coat the bottom of the skillet. Once its hot sear the steak until dark brown, 3-4 minutes. Turn the meat over, reduce heat to medium, and sear for 3-4 minutes for medium rare.
Transfer the steaks to a platter and let rest for 5-10 minutes. Serve them drizzled with the sauce, and your choice of sides.
Serves 4.