Sloe Gin & Wild Boar (or Venison) Sausage Roll

With the right ingredients, the humble sausage roll can feel like one of the finest things you’ll ever eat! The deep fruity flavours of sloe gin work perfectly with rich game: wild boar and wild venison are both ideal.

Preparation

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Serves: 4 people

Ingredients

100g wild boar sausagemeat (or venison mince)
100g pork mince
500g puff pastry sheet
50g diced onion
50ml Sloe Gin
Chopped fresh thyme
Chopped fresh sage
Cornish sea salt
Milled black pepper

Instructions

Mix the game mince, pork mince, diced onion, chopped herbs and sloe gin. Season well.
Place the mixture on the pastry and roll over to form a sausage roll.
Crimp the edges, score the top and brush with an egg wash.
Place into a hot over 180℃ for 25 minutes.
Once cooked removed from the oven and allow to rest.
Slice and serve warm with a little spiced apple chutney.

Thank you to Game-to-eat for sharing this recipe with us.

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