Venison And Blue Cheese Sandwiches With Cranberry Relish

• 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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Layer the buns with arugula leaves, sliced venison and blue cheese. Top the warm cranberry relish.

cranberry sauce, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, juniper berries, anise, olive oil, pepper, burger buns, arugula, blue cheese

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