07/05/2026
Cooler days call for something rich, comforting and cooked low and slow. These Slow-cooked Spring Ridge venison shanks are simmered in red wine, tomato, herbs and stock until the meat is falling off the bone. Serve with couscous, creamy mash or polenta🍷
Save this one for your next dinner party or a cosy weekend cook.
Ingredients
¼ cup (60ml) olive oil
1.5kg Spring Ridge venison shanks
1 brown onion, thinly sliced
3 carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
4 celery stalks, roughly chopped
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 tablespoons tomato paste
¼ cup plain flour
1 cup (250ml) red wine
1 cup (250ml) beef stock
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 x 400g cans crushed tomatoes
Couscous, to serve
Parsley leaves, finely chopped, to serve
1. Preheat the oven to 150°C.
2. Heat olive oil in a large cast iron pot over high heat. Season venison shanks generously with sea salt flakes. Sear the shanks for 3- 4 minutes on each side. Remove from the pot and set aside.
3. Reduce heat to medium. Add onion, carrot, celery and thyme sprigs. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally or until softened. Add the tomato paste and flour and cook for 5 minutes, allowing it to deepen and caramelise.
4. Pour in the red wine, beef stock and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Return the venison shanks to the pot.
5. Add the crushed tomatoes and mix to combine.
6. Place the lid on the pot and transfer to the oven. Cook for 3 hours or until the venison is tender and falling off the bone.
7. Serve with mashed potato, polenta, or pasta to soak up the sauce.