Venison Goulash Recipe

Traditionally a Hungarian dish, goulash is a hearty classic.

Serves: 6
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 4 hours

Ingredients:

• 2-pound venison leg, cut into 2-inch chunks
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• ¼ pound smoked bacon, finely chopped
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 ½ tablespoon hot paprika, preferably Hungarian
• ¼ teaspoon dried ground thyme
• ¼ teaspoon dry mustard
• 4 whole allspice berries
• 4 juniper berries
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 small tomato, cored and chopped
• ½ green bell pepper, cored, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 cup red wine, preferably Merlot
• Salt
• 6 medium Yukon gold potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled and cut into wedges (lengthwise)
• ¼ cup butter, cubed
• 2 teaspoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 6-8 slices crusty white bread

Directions: