Fillets of ostrich with port and cranberry sauce recipe

Fillets of Ostrich with Port and Cranberry Sauce recipe

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Recipe intro

This recipe for Fillets of Ostrich with Port and Cranberry Sauce is a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The tender ostrich fillets are seared to perfection and then served with a rich and tangy port and cranberry sauce. The sweetness of the cranberries complements the savory meat, while the port adds depth and complexity to the dish. This elegant and unique recipe is perfect for a special occasion or a gourmet dinner at home.

Keywords: ostrich fillets, port, cranberry sauce, seared, gourmet

Fillets of ostrich with port and cranberry sauce recipe details

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Ingredients

375 ml	red wine, dry
1 tbsp	cranberry jelly
125 ml	port
4 tbsp	whole green peppercorns
100 ml	fresh cream
800 g	ostrich steaks
1 tbsp	crushed black peppercorns
2 tbsp	olive oil
4 sprig(s)	fresh rosemary

Instructions

Pour the wine into a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir in the cranberry jelly. Reduce heat and simmer until caramelized. Add the port, reduce again until the sauce is quite thick. Add green peppercorns and cream and let it reduce for a few minutes.

Cut steaks into two portions per person and coat them with black peppercorns, then brush with oil on one side. Heat the oil in a pan over medium to high heat, when hot place steaks, oil side down, into pan. Brush the top of steaks with oil and cook steaks quickly for 2 minutes per side.

Once the steaks are done, arrange them on plates, one wedged slightly on top of the other. Add the juice of the pan to the sauce and pour over the steaks and decorate with sprigs of rosemary.

Preparation time:
ca. 30 min
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a