The delicate flavor of elk chops pairs perfectly with the tangy sweetness of blackberries and the rich, smooth taste of port wine in this delectable dish. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to impress your guests, this recipe is sure to become a favorite. The elk chops are cooked to perfection, juicy and tender, while the blackberry port sauce adds a burst of flavor that will tantalize your taste buds.
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DOUBLE ELK CHOP WITH LUXARDO CHERRY DEMI-GLACE
Steps:
- For the demi-glace: Combine veal or beef stock and red wine in a saucepan and reduce by half, 30 to 45 minutes. Turn off heat and add the Luxardo cherries. Let cool, then reserve in the refrigerator or freeze until ready to use.
- For the chops: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Rub potatoes with some oil, salt and pepper and bake until fork tender, 40 to 45 minutes. Set aside to cool, then cut them in half and scoop out the insides and reserve.
- Combine chervil, chives, parsley and tarragon in a bowl. Chiffonade the herbs and set aside for seasoning potatoes and elk.
- Add 1/4 cup oil to a large saute pan on high heat. Once the oil starts to smoke, add the potatoes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Add half of the zest and juice and add a pinch of the herb mixture. Stir until evenly coated, then turn off the heat and reserve in a warm place.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in an ovenproof saute pan on high heat. Sprinkle the elk chops evenly with salt and pepper. Once the oil starts smoking, add the elk chops to the pan and transfer to the oven. Cook about 10 minutes, then flip the elk chops to sear the other side. Return to the oven and cook about 10 minutes more. Transfer pan to a burner on high heat. Add butter to the pan, then baste the elk with it. Add the remaining zest and juice and a healthy pinch of herbs. Baste for about 1 minute, then remove the elk from the pan and let rest.
- Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saute pan on high heat until it begins to smoke. Add sliced squash or vegetables and cook until tender. Season with salt, pepper and herb mixture.
- Place the potatoes on the bottoms of 4 plates, followed by the vegetables. Rest an elk chop up against the potatoes and vegetables. Drizzle the demi-glace around the plate and garnish the elk with a few of the cherries.
ELK CHOP IN BLACKBERRY PORT SAUCE
Steps:
- In a very hot pan add the oil then the chops, brown evenly on one side, turn over and place in a preheated oven (500 degrees) approximately 6 to 8 minutes or until medium rare. Remove from the oven, place on high heat, remove the chops, add the shallots and the berries, saute slightly add the port and let reduce by half, then add the sauce and the sugar season with a little salt if necessary, sauce should be a little thin, serve sauce on the side.
PORK CHOPS WITH BLACKBERRY PORT SAUCE
I love pork chops. I love fruit with pork chops. The most common fruit accompaniment for pork is apple, but I wanted to try something a little different. I considered apricots (I love them too), but thought they are too sweet. After reading a number of different recipes, I settled on blackberries. They are tart and, I thought, would pair well with a sweet port to make the sauce.
Provided by Scott Koeneman
Categories Pan Fried Pork Chops
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Season the pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and pan fry the chops until they are lightly browned and no longer pink in the center, 2 to 3 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Set the chops aside.
- Heat 1 more teaspoon of olive oil in the skillet, and cook and stir the shallots and thyme until the shallots start to become translucent, about 1 minute. Pour in the port wine, blackberry juice, chicken broth, and balsamic vinegar. Bring the mixture to a boil, scraping off and dissolving any brown flavor bits from the skillet into the sauce. Cook until reduced by a third, about 5 minutes. Mix cornstarch and water into a paste, and stir into the sauce. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to low, and stir in the blackberries. Simmer until berries are hot.
- Return the chops to the skillet, and turn to coat with sauce. Serve hot, topped with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Cholesterol 39.2 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 346.9 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
LAMB CHOPS WITH BLACKBERRY PAN SAUCE AND ARUGULA
A mouthwatering recipe with a jammy pan reduction made with blackberry, shallots, fresh rosemary, and a splash of wine to balance the dish.
Provided by Chef Mary Nolan
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Season lamb chops with a 5-finger pinch of salt on all sides as well as black pepper. Heat a large sauté pan (not non-stick) over high heat and add canola oil. Once the oil shimmers when you tilt the pan (this means it's sizzling hot), add the chops in a single layer (sear in 2 batches, if necessary, to avoid overcrowding the pan). Sear until chops are well browned, and beginning to char around edges, about 3 minutes. Flip and repeat on the other side. Transfer to a baking sheet (reserve pan and drippings) and continue to cook in oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of the chop registers 145° for medium-rare, about 5 minutes.
- If necessary, pour off excess fat from pan to equal about two tablespoons (this might not be necessary, depending on the fat content of the chops). Add shallot and rosemary to pan over medium-low heat and cook, frequently stirring to scrape up any brown bits on the bottom of the pan, until starting to soften, about 3 minutes. Add about 1 cup of the blackberries (reserving a few for the salad), and cook until softening and releasing their juice, about 3 minutes. Add wine and increase heat to medium. Cook until wine is reduced by half, about 4 minutes. Reduce heat to low and swirl in butter and season with scant 1/2-teaspoon salt.
- Arrange arugula on a large platter. Mix lemon juice with olive oil in a small bowl with the remaining 1/2-teaspoon salt. Drizzle over arugula and toss gently with reserved blackberries. Place lamb chop on top of the arugula and spoon the pan sauce over the chops and some of the arugula.
- Pair with a rich and full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon from Tom Gore Vineyards.
BLACKBERRY-SAUCED PORK CHOPS
My family loved these chops from the first time I fixed them. They're as tasty in a skillet as they are grilled, so you can eat them all year long. The sauce is also fantastic with chicken. -Priscilla Gilbert, Indian Harbour Beach, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine spreadable fruit, lemon juice, soy sauce and cinnamon. Cook and stir over low heat until spreadable fruit is melted. Remove from heat., Sprinkle pork chops with steak seasoning. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, heat oil over medium heat. Add pork chops; cook 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand 5 minutes. Serve with sauce and blackberries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 531mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PORK CHOPS WITH BLACKBERRY PORT SAUCE
I love pork chops. I love fruit with pork chops. The most common fruit accompaniment for pork is apple, but I wanted to try something a little different. I considered apricots (I love them too), but thought they are too sweet. After reading a number of different recipes, I settled on blackberries. They are tart and, I thought, would pair well with a sweet port to make the sauce.
Provided by Scott Koeneman
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Pan Fried
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Season the pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and pan fry the chops until they are lightly browned and no longer pink in the center, 2 to 3 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Set the chops aside.
- Heat 1 more teaspoon of olive oil in the skillet, and cook and stir the shallots and thyme until the shallots start to become translucent, about 1 minute. Pour in the port wine, blackberry juice, chicken broth, and balsamic vinegar. Bring the mixture to a boil, scraping off and dissolving any brown flavor bits from the skillet into the sauce. Cook until reduced by a third, about 5 minutes. Mix cornstarch and water into a paste, and stir into the sauce. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to low, and stir in the blackberries. Simmer until berries are hot.
- Return the chops to the skillet, and turn to coat with sauce. Serve hot, topped with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Cholesterol 39.2 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 346.9 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
BLACKBERRY PORT WINE SAUCE
This sauce can be served with grilled steak, duck or as a glaze over a pork roast. Blueberries or cherries can be substituted for the blackberries. I found this recipe in the Chicago Tribune Good Eating section.
Provided by Hey Jude
Categories Sauces
Time 30m
Yield 3/4 cup
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat blackberries, port, broth, shallot and honey to boiling in a medium saucepan.
- Reduce heat to medium; cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced to about 1 1/2 cups, about 25 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Place mixture into a chinois (or a strainer with fine mesh) fitted over a medium saucepan.
- Force mixture through the chinois with wooden spoon, pressing well to remove all blackberry seeds.
- Stir butter and salt into sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1004.2, Fat 37.2, SaturatedFat 19.5, Cholesterol 86.9, Sodium 6050, Carbohydrate 73.7, Fiber 10.2, Sugar 41.5, Protein 18.7
PORK CHOPS WITH BLACKBERRY SAUCE
Quick, easy and oh-so-good! Try these tender chops any busy weeknight or weekend. Priscilla Gilbert - Indian Harbour Beach, FL
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Broil chops 4-5 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the spreadable fruit, ketchup, garlic and mustard. Bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and steak sauce until smooth. Gradually stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with pork chops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 279mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Choose high-quality elk chops: Opt for chops that are at least 1 inch thick and have a good amount of marbling.
- Marinate the chops: Marinating the chops in a mixture of olive oil, herbs, and spices will help to tenderize them and add flavor.
- Sear the chops: Sear the chops in a hot skillet until they are browned on all sides. This will help to lock in the juices and create a flavorful crust.
- Cook the chops to your desired doneness: Depending on your preference, you can cook the chops to rare, medium-rare, or medium. Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chops reach the desired internal temperature.
- Make the blackberry port sauce: While the chops are cooking, make the blackberry port sauce. This sauce is made with fresh blackberries, port wine, and a hint of honey. It is a delicious and flavorful accompaniment to the elk chops.
- Serve the chops with your favorite sides: Some popular sides for elk chops include roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a simple salad.
Conclusion:
Elk chops are a delicious and versatile cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. This recipe for elk chops in blackberry port sauce is a great option for a special occasion meal. The chops are seared until browned and then cooked in a flavorful sauce made with fresh blackberries, port wine, and a hint of honey. The result is a tender and juicy chop that is bursting with flavor. Serve the chops with your favorite sides for a complete meal that will impress your guests.
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