Fillet Of Venison With A Wild Thyme And Blueberry Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb fillet venison
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, and chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 shallots, peeled and finely sliced
1 garlic clove, finely sliced
1 tablespoon red currant jelly
2/3 cup red wine, decent one please
8 ounces fresh blueberries
1 tablespoon butter

Preparation

Slice the venison into 1 inch discs.
Heat oil in a fry pan and fry each slice of meat for about 2-3 mins till browned but still pink inside. Remove from pan with slotted spoon and keep warm.
Place shallots, thyme and garlic into the pan and fry gently for 2-3 mins until translucent, add wine and jelly, stir well, reduce by half.
Mix in the blueberries and simmer for a few mins until the berries have burst, add the butter, take off heat and allow to melt. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve venison with sauce drizzled over the top and garnish with thyme flowers if available. Cheers!