Pan-Seared deer tenderloin with a blackberry glaze, built for a hungry table after a long day out.
Prep 16 min · Cook 12 min
Pull the deer tenderloin from the fridge 30 minutes ahead and pat it bone-dry, then season it hard with salt and pepper.
Get a cast-iron skillet ripping hot with a film of oil until it just begins to smoke.
Sear the deer tenderloin without moving it until a deep crust forms, then flip and add butter, garlic, and thyme.
Baste with the foaming butter to your target temperature, pulling it a few degrees early for the rest.
Rest the meat loosely tented for ten minutes, then slice against the grain and serve with a blackberry glaze.
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