Roasted Rack Of Venison And Shallots With Dried-cranberry
| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vegetables, Meats | Sami | 1 | Servings | |
INGREDIENTS
| 1 | 8-to-11 rib, 3- to 4-pound | |
| rack of venison halved | ||
| to | ||
| form two 4- to 6-rib | ||
| racks | ||
| and any tough membranes | ||
| trimmed | ||
| 2 | lb | Shallots, trimmed and peeled |
| 2 | T | Vegetable oil plus |
| additional for rubbing | ||
| the | ||
| venison | ||
| 1/2 | c | Beef broth |
| 1/2 | c | Red wine |
| 1/2 | c | Water |
| 1 | T | Juniper berries, available |
| in the spice section of | ||
| supermarkets crushed | ||
| lightly | ||
| 2 | t | Cornstarch dissolved in 2 |
| tablespoons water | ||
| 1/3 | c | Dried cranberries |
| available at specialty | ||
| foods shops | ||
| 1 | T | Balsamic vinegar |
INSTRUCTIONS
Venison is best served rare to medium, as it is a very lean meat that toughens and develops a strong flavor if overcooked. The following recipe may also be made with a 2 1/2-pound beef fillet. Preheat the oven to 425Ã.F. In a roasting pan large enough to hold the venison racks without crowding them, toss the shallots with 2 tablespoons of the oil and salt and pepper to taste and roast them in the middle of the oven, stirring occasionally, for 25 to 30 minutes, or until they are golden. Pat the venison dry, season it with salt and pepper, and rub it generously with the additional oil. Heat a large heavy skillet over high heat until it is hot and in it sear the venison on all sides. Push the shallots to the sides of the roasting pan, stand the venison racks in the middle of the pan, allowing the bones to rest together, and roast the mixture in the middle of the oven for 23 minutes, or until a meat thermometer registers 125Ã.F., for rare meat. Transfer the racks with shallots to a platter and let them stand, covered loosely with foil, for 15 minutes. To the roasting pan add the broth, the wine, the water, and the juniper berries and simmer the mixture, scraping up the brown bits, for 5 minutes. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve set over a small saucepan, whisk the cornstarch mixture, and add it to the saucepan with the cranberries, the vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer the gravy, whisking, for 5 minutes. Cut the venison into individual chops and serve it with the shallots and the gravy. Serves 6 Gourmet December 1993 Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 335 by jecraig@lan-inc.com on Dec 2, 97
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 4199
Calories From Fat: 2188
Total Fat: 243.1g
Cholesterol: 636mg
Sodium: 969mg
Potassium: 4640.1mg
Carbohydrates: 318.2g
Fiber: 13.1g
Sugar: 2.4g
Protein: 181.7g