Venison And Blue Cheese Sandwiches With Cranberry Relish - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup canned cranberry sauce
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp brown sugar
4 None juniper berries, crushed
1 None star anise
12 oz venison steaks
2 tbsp olive oil
None None Cracked pepper
4 None sourdough burger buns, toasted
1 cup arugula leaves
4 oz blue cheese

Preparation

For the cranberry relish, place the cranberry sauce, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, juniper berries and star anise in a small saucepan on medium-low heat. Simmer for 8-10 mins.
Heat a grill pan on high heat or preheat the grill to medium-high. Brush the venison steaks with oil and season well with pepper. Sear the venison steaks for 2-3 mins each side. Let stand, loosely covered with foil, for at least 5 mins before slicing.
Layer the buns with arugula leaves, sliced venison and blue cheese. Top the warm cranberry relish.