Mustard Free Rosemary-Garlic Venison Stew
Venison stew is the kind of cold-weather comfort food that earns a permanent spot in your rotation, and this version delivers deep, savory flavor without a single ingredient that could trigger a mustard sensitivity. The braising liquid is built on pomegranate juice, apple cider vinegar, and rich bone broth, which gives the stew a beautifully complex, slightly tangy backbone that you'd never guess was so simple to pull off. Turmeric and ginger coat the meat before it gets a hard sear, locking in a gorgeous crust and layering in warmth that carries through every bite. Carrots, parsnips, and sweet potatoes simmer until perfectly tender, soaking up all that rosemary- and thyme-scented broth along the way. An arrowroot slurry thickens everything at the end into a glossy, spoon-coating sauce — no flour, no shortcuts, just clean ingredients doing their job. If you've ever had to scrutinize store-bought stew packets or seasoning blends for hidden condiment derivatives, cooking this from scratch means you can relax and just enjoy the process. Finish it with a handful of fresh parsley and you've got a bowl that looks and tastes like it took serious effort, even though the stove does most of the work.
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4 servings
For the stew
- 2 lb venison stew meat, cut into 1 ½-inch cubes
- 1 tsp fine sea salt, divided
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 medium parsnips, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 ½-inch cubes
- ¾ cup pomegranate juice
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 cups bone broth (homemade or aip-compliant brand)
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 2 tbsp cold water
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the venison cubes thoroughly dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss the meat with 3/4 tsp of the salt, the turmeric, and the ginger until evenly coated.
- 2
Heat the coconut oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Working in two batches to avoid crowding, add the venison in a single layer and sear undisturbed for 3–4 minutes per side, until a deep brown crust forms and the pieces release easily from the pot. Transfer the seared meat to a plate and set aside.
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