Roast Loin Of Bison With Shiitake Mushrooms

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   Using butcher's twine, tie loin at 1-in. intervals and transfer it to a baking sheet fitted with a metal cooling rack. In a small bowl, combine orange zest, thyme, rosemary, sage, 1/2 cup parsley, juniper berries, and 1 tsp. garlic and pat all over loin. Refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.

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   Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Roast loin on middle rack of oven until rare, 30 to 40 minutes (125u00b0 on a meat thermometer). Remove from oven and let rest, covered with foil, 15 minutes.

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   Melt 1 tbsp. butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook until they have stopped giving off liquid and start to brown. Using a wooden spoon, move mushrooms to side of pan. In center of pan, melt remaining 1 tbsp. butter. Quickly stir in remaining 1 tsp. garlic and 2 tbsp. parsley, then combine with mushrooms, stirring occasionally and being careful not to burn the garlic. Stir in cream and salt to taste.

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   Remove twine and lightly salt meat. Slice very thin and serve with mushrooms.

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   Note: Nutrition analysis is per serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.