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Since venison is leaner than other red meats, ground pork has been added for extra richness. Serve as a main course or in small slices, chilled, as an appetizer.

Ground Venison Meatloaf

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 large onion, finely chopped

1 1/2 pounds ground venison

3/4 pound ground pork

1/2 cup soft fresh bread crumbs

1/3 cup milk

1 teaspoon salt

3/4 teaspoon rubbed sage

1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/3 cup plum jam, finely chopped

2 tablespoons bourbon

1 large egg

1. Preheat oven to 350*F (175*C). Lightly grease a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan; set aside.
2. Heat oil in large skillet over low heat. Add onion; cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer to large bowl. cool to room temperature. Add venison, pork, bread crumbs, milk. salt, sage, allspice, pepper, jam, bourbon and egg; mix well to combine.
3. Transfer mixture to prepared loaf pan. Pack down and smooth top. Cover with aluminum foil.
4. Bake for 1 hour or until firm and cooked through. Cool 10 minutes in pan. Carefully drain. Invert loaf onto serving platter. Serve hot, at room temperature or chilled.

Makes 8 servings.