VENISON CHOPS WITH BLACKBERRY COMPOTE

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Provided by Dean Brunner

Categories     Fruit     Game     Roast     Sauté     Blackberry     Apple     Venison     Brandy     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

For compote
2 tart apples such as Granny Smith, cut into 1/3-inch dice
1 cup brandy
1/4 cup sugar
4 cups blackberries (1 pound), halved lengthwise
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon thinly sliced fresh mint
For venison
8 (3- to 4-ounce) venison rib chops or 1 (8-rib) rack of venison* (1 1/2 to 2 pound),cut into 8 chops
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Make compote:
  • Bring apples, brandy, and sugar to a boil in a 3-quart heavy saucepan, stirring, then boil until liquid is reduced to about 1/4 cup, about 12 minutes. Stir in blackberries and remove from heat.
  • Cook venison and finish compote:
  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 500°F.
  • Pat chops dry, then stir together rosemary, salt, and cracked pepper and rub all over chops.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet (preferably cast-iron) over moderately high heat, then sauté 4 chops, turning over once, until well browned, about 4 minutes total. Transfer to a shallow baking pan. Cook remaining 4 chops in remaining tablespoon oil in same manner.
  • Roast chops in oven until medium-rare, about 3 minutes. Let chops stand, loosely covered with foil, 5 minutes.
  • While chops stand, reheat compote over moderately low heat, gently stirring occasionally, until hot, then gently stir in butter, mint, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve chops with compote.
  • *Available at some specialty foods shops and D'Artagnan (800-327-8246).

Sophie Chappell
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit! The venison is always cooked perfectly and the blackberry compote is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy venison dish.


blessing magagula
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The venison was cooked to perfection and the blackberry compote was the perfect complement. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy venison dish.


Xrusa Pappa
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I made this dish for my family last night and they loved it! The venison was so tender and juicy, and the blackberry compote was the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Rahat Sharker
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This dish was easy to make and the results were delicious! The venison was cooked perfectly and the blackberry compote was the perfect accompaniment. I would definitely make this again.


Karam Belkaid
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some additional spices to the venison and it was much better.


Md Rahmtullah
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This dish was a bit too gamey for my taste, but the blackberry compote was delicious.


Solutions It
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit! The venison is always cooked perfectly and the blackberry compote is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy venison dish.


Hussain Jaan
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The venison was cooked to perfection and the blackberry compote was the perfect complement. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy venison dish.


Suvo Deb nath
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I made this dish for my family last night and they loved it! The venison was so tender and juicy, and the blackberry compote was the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Olga Perez
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The venison was cooked perfectly and the blackberry compote was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.