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Southern Style Venison Steaks with Peppered Gravy

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  • Author: lucia
  • Prep Time: 60 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 75 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Southern
  • Diet: None

Description

Juicy venison steaks marinated in buttermilk and fried to golden perfection, served with a rich peppered gravy for a heartwarming Southern meal.


Ingredients

  • 4 pieces venison steaks
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Oil for frying
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for gravy)
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper (for gravy)
  • Salt to taste (for gravy)


Instructions

  1. Marinate venison steaks in buttermilk for at least one hour.
  2. Preheat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  3. Combine flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl.
  4. Remove venison from buttermilk, letting excess liquid drip off.
  5. Dredge steaks in seasoned flour mixture, ensuring an even coating.
  6. Place coated venison steaks in hot oil carefully.
  7. Fry steaks for about 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.
  8. Remove steaks from oil and let them rest on a paper towel-lined plate.
  9. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and whisk in 2 tablespoons flour until bubbly.
  10. Gradually stir in 1 cup of milk, mixing until smooth and thickened; add black pepper and salt to taste.
  11. Pour the peppered gravy over the venison steaks and serve hot.

Notes

Rest the venison steaks after frying to ensure they remain moist. For a stronger flavor, consider marinating overnight.