How to cook Venison Shoulder Steaks?

[mattdaniels]

Erp!

Got two venison shoulder steaks. How do you cook them? To me they look like cuts of beef fillet so I'd put them in the griddle pan for 4 minutes a side or so and baste in butter but is that right? Don't want to end up with venison chewing gum if they're actually supposed to be slow roasted.

[Melman Giraffe]

Its a slow roasting cut so if you treat it like a fillet it will be as tough as old boots.

[mattdaniels]

Melman Giraffe said:

Its a slow roasting cut so if you treat it like a fillet it will be as tough as old boots.

That's my conundrum.
BBC food website says:

BBC Food said:

For grilling, barbecuing, or frying, choose loin steaks (either medallions or filet mignon); shoulder steaks; or haunch steaks (topside and silverside).

which makes me think they don't want to be cooked for hours.

[escargot]

You could fry it but it'll probably be tough, especially compared to beef fillet.

If it was me, I'd slowly braise it in a mix of red wine and stock. Slow cooker on low for a couple of hours would be perfect for this.

[mattdaniels]

OK I've had another look at them and they look quite sinuey (sp?). You're right, am thinking slow cooking is needed.

Have bailed on the venison salad plan, wrapped them in foil and oil and will roast them. Will just have salad and boiled eggs and ham. Woo.