Herb-rubbed First Light Venison Shortloin with Salad

Foraged herb rub: Mix the herbs together and refrigerate in a covered container for up to 48 hours before using.

Pickled raspberries: Place the vinegar and sugar in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Cool then add the raspberries and set aside for 2 hours.

Preheat the oven to 200°C.

Salad: Place the pumpkin, broccoli florets and red onion on three separate lined trays. Drizzle each with olive oil, sprinkle with flaky sea salt, toss to combine and spread out in a single layer. Sprinkle the thyme and sugar over the red onions.

Roast the pumpkin for 10-12 minutes until dry and tender. Roast the red onion for 10-15 minutes until soft and starting to dry up. Roast the broccoli for 8 minutes until tender but starting to char a little.

Blanch the corn and green beans in a saucepan of boiling salted water for 4 minutes and drain. Remove the kernels from the cob. Place the roasted vegetables, corn and beans in a large bowl.

Preheat the barbecue grill to hot.

Venison: Place the short loins or rumps in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil, then massage the foraged herb rub into the meat and season well with flaky salt.

Place the venison on the grill and sear on one side for 5 minutes. Turn and sear on the other side for 5 minutes with the barbecue lid closed. The rumps will need 6-8 minutes each side.

Remove the venison from the heat, place on a piece of tin foil and roll up. Rest for 7-10 minutes before slicing thinly.

To assemble: Drain the raspberries, reserving the pickling liquid. Whisk the pickling liquid with the olive oil, honey and season with salt to make a dressing.

Add the broad beans, mint, parsley, some of the pumpkin seeds and some of the goat’s cheese to the bowl with the vegetables. Mix together gently. Add some of the greens and some of the venison slices. Drizzle over the dressing and mix gently. Taste and adjust the seasoning.

Divide the salad among large serving dishes and arrange the remaining venison, greens, goat’s cheese and pumpkin seeds over the top. Scatter the pickled raspberries over and around.