Ingredients
For the Venison
* 800g loin of venison
* crushed black pepper and salt
* 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
* 8 slices of pancetta or other quality bacon
For the Marinade
* 1/2 onion, diced
* 1 carrot, diced
* 1 stick of celery, diced
* 1 leek, white part only, diced
* 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
* 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (rosemary and thyme)
* 1 bay leaf, crushed
* 2 juniper berries
* 1/2 cup red wine
* 4 tablespoons olive oil
For the Shiraz Sauce
* 1 onion, chopped
* 1 tablespoon butter
* 1 tablespoon brown sugar
* 1 cup game or beef stock
* 1/2 cup Shiraz
* berries, fresh or in liqueur, syrup or jam, to taste
For the Peppered Pineapple
* 4 slices pineapple, cored
* crushed black pepper
* oil for frying