posted by Elle 02-05-101 9:23 AM
Venison Chops with Dried Cranberries
Credit: Emeril Lagasse
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup port
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 (6-ounce) venison chops
1 tablespoon chopped shallots
1 cup demi glace
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Salt and pepper
1 small pot of soft polenta
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
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