600g/1lb 5oz King Edward potatoes (or similar floury potatoes), peeled and chopped
600g/1lb 5oz butternut squash, peeled and chopped
1 small carrot, finely chopped
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
4-6 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 small shallot, finely chopped
4-6 sprigs fresh thyme
Β½ tsp chopped fresh thyme
110ml/4fl oz good chicken stock
2 tsp redcurrant jelly
salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp grapeseed oil
10 juniper berries, crushed
5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
8 white peppercorns
20²µ/ΒΎ΄Η³ϊ butter
6 x 150g/5oz venison medallions, cut from the loin
200ml/7fl oz red wine