Venison chops with dried cranberries

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¼cupDried cranberries
½cupPort
2tablespoonsOlive oil
26-ounce venison chops
1tablespoonChopped shallots
1cupDemi glace
1tablespoonUnsalted butter
Salt and pepper
1smallPot of soft polenta
1tablespoonChopped parsley
1tablespoonGrated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a bowl soak the cranberries in the port for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a saute pan. Season the venison chops with salt and pepper on both sides. Place chops into the saute pan and sear them on both sides for 3 minutes. Remove and set aside. Place the shallots in the same pan and cook for 1 minute. Drain the port from the cranberries, and carefully add it to the pan. It will ignite.

When the fire dies, add the demi glace as well as the venison, and the cranberries. Cook for 2 minutes flipping the chops once. Swirl in the butter and season. Serve with polenta, parsley, and cheese.

Yield: 2 servings

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