Ground Venison Meatloaf
    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.
    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
    Preheat oven to 350*F (175*C). Lightly grease a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan; set aside.
    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.
    Transfer mixture to prepared loaf pan. Pack down and smooth top. Cover with aluminum foil.
    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.