VENISON ON CARAWAY ROLLS

Venison on Caraway Rolls image

"When a family friend shared his hunting bounty with us, I looked for new ways to serve the venison," relates Dian Burge of Friedham, Missouri. "Even our two small children asked for seconds."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 2h55m

Yield 12 sandwiches.

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

1-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg white
1 teaspoon cold water
1 tablespoon rye flour
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
VENISON BARBECUE:
1 venison roast (3 to 4 pounds)
1 cup water
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons onion soup mix
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1/2 teaspoon each garlic powder, dried oregano and pepper
3 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Beat in butter, milk powder, egg, salt and enough all-purpose flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 4-6 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 40 minutes., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 12 pieces. Shape into 2-1/2-in. circles. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 20-25 minutes., Beat egg white and cold water; brush over dough. Combine rye flour, coarse salt and caraway seeds; sprinkle over rolls. Bake at 425° for 9-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks., Place the venison roast in a Dutch oven. In a small bowl, combine the water, ketchup, soup mix, horseradish and seasonings; pour over roast. Cover and bake at 325° for 2-3 hours or until meat is tender, turning once., Remove roast; let stand for 10 minutes. Shred meat with two forks; keep warm. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into pan drippings until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Return meat to the pan; heat through. Split rolls. Serve meat and gravy on rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 594mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.