GRILLED VENISON CHOPS, STEWED CHESTNUTS AND FRUIT

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Grilled Venison Chops, Stewed Chestnuts and Fruit image

Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 chestnuts (4 ounces)
1 large (8 ounce) apple, peeled, cored and quartered
2 ounces dried figs
2 ounces dried apricots
3 ounces extra-large pitted prunes
1 dried chili pepper
1/2 cup chicken stock (preferably homemade)
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons ground toasted juniper berries (see note)
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
8 venison chops, cut from the rack, trimmed of all fat (1 pound meat)
2 cups beef stock (preferably homemade) reduced to 3/4 of a cup
1 teaspoon arrowroot dissolved in 1 teaspoon water
1 teaspoon of water

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
  • With a sharp paring or razor-tipped knife, cut around each chestnut through the shell in a ring about a third of the way down from the root end. Spread the chestnuts in a pan and bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes. The chestnuts should be cooked and the shell loose enough to peel away easily.
  • Put the peeled chestnuts in a two-quart pot with the apple, figs, apricots, prunes, chili pepper and chicken stock. Bring the liquid to a boil. Cover, lower the heat and cook for about 30 minutes. All the liquid should be absorbed and the fruit soft but still in large pieces. Keep warm.
  • Heat grill or broiler. Combine the ground pepper and juniper in a small bowl. Put the olive oil on a plate. Turn each chop in the oiled plate, then sprinkle an eighth of a teaspoon pepper mixture on each side. Place them on the hot grill or under the broiler. Cook one minute per side for rare.
  • Bring the juice stock to a boil and stir in the dissolved arrowroot. Cook a moment until the sauce thickens. Season it with freshly ground black pepper. Serve two chops per person with some of the sauce and the dried fruits on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 573, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 54 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 66 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 286 milligrams, Sugar 28 grams

Suneel Kumar Parmar
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This recipe was a wonderful culinary experience! The venison chops were tender and juicy, and the stewed chestnuts and fruit added a delicious complexity of flavors. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a unique and flavorful dish.


Matthew Potter
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I love the idea of this recipe, but I found it to be a bit too complicated. There were a lot of steps involved and it took me a long time to prepare. The end result was good, but I don't think it was worth the effort.


Susan Otieno
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This dish was okay, but not as good as I expected. The venison chops were a bit dry and the stewed chestnuts were too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Showrov Rahman
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I'm a huge fan of venison, and this recipe did not disappoint! The chops were cooked perfectly and the stewed chestnuts and fruit added a unique and delightful twist. Highly recommend!


Rao m Bilal
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This recipe is a keeper! The venison chops were juicy and tender, and the stewed chestnuts and fruit added a delicious sweetness and acidity. I made a few minor adjustments to the recipe, but overall it was a great success.


Matthew
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I followed the recipe exactly and the results were disappointing. The venison chops were dry and tough, and the stewed chestnuts were bland. I won't be making this again.


Xoliseka Mziwakhe
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This dish was a bit too adventurous for my taste. The venison had a strong gamey flavor that I couldn't quite get past. The stewed chestnuts and fruit were delicious though.


Usama Gondal
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Absolutely loved this recipe! The venison chops were cooked perfectly and the stewed chestnuts and fruit added a wonderful depth of flavor. Highly recommend!


Ah2235 Khan
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The venison chops were so flavorful and the stewed chestnuts added a unique and delicious touch. Will definitely be making this again!


Ojo oyekanmi
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This venison chop recipe is a true gem! The meat was cooked to perfection, tender and juicy, and the combination of flavors from the stewed chestnuts and fruit was simply divine. I'll definitely be making this again soon.