Recipe: Herb & anchovy roast venison haunch

Anna Rogers of Very Good Venison lightens things up with a super-fresh herb, lemon and anchovy rub. Serve with salad and roasted vegetables for a lighter dish.

Herb & anchovy venison haunch | Serves 4

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 garlic clove 
• Large bunch of basil
• Large bunch of parsley
• Large bunch of mint
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 6 anchovy fillets
• Twist of black pepper

Method

1. Put all the ingredients in a bowl, and use a stick blender to blitz.
2. Spoon the green mixture over the venison haunch.
3. Cook the meat at 200°C for 15 minutes per lb, plus an additional 15 minutes.
4. Leave the meat to rest for a minimum of 30 minutes.
5. Serve with roasted vegetables and salad.