Seared Elk Loin, Cauliflower, And Fingerling Potato

Name: Seared Elk Loin, Cauliflower, And Fingerling Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Spiced Huckleberry Demi:; 15 black peppercorns; 2 bay leaves; 5 whole allspice; 1 cinnamon stick; 7 cloves; 3 star anise; 3 thyme sprigs; 1T butter; 1 1/2 cups mirepoix (celery, carrot, onion), medium dice; 2 whole garlic cloves; 4 cups red wine; 1 quart fresh huckleberries; 1/12 pints fresh blackberries; 1/½ cups port; 4 cups lamb demi; Salt and pepper to taste; Sugar to taste; Cauliflower and Fingerling Smash:; 3 cups fingerling potatoes, sliced, half-inch rounds; 3 cups cauliflower florets, medium-bite size; Milk (enough to cover); 1/2 cup chevre; 1/2 cup chopped dried cherries; 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped fine; Salt and pepper to taste; Pickled Cauliflower:; 3 cups water; 1 1/2 cups sherry vinegar; 1 1/2 cups red wine vinegar

Servings: persons

Spiced Huckleberry Demi:
15 black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
5 whole allspice
1 cinnamon stick
7 cloves
3 star anise
3 thyme sprigs
1T butter
1 1/2 cups mirepoix (celery, carrot, onion), medium dice
2 whole garlic cloves
4 cups red wine
1 quart fresh huckleberries
1/12 pints fresh blackberries
1/½ cups port
4 cups lamb demi
Salt and pepper to taste
Sugar to taste
Cauliflower and Fingerling Smash:
3 cups fingerling potatoes, sliced, half-inch rounds
3 cups cauliflower florets, medium-bite size
Milk (enough to cover)
1/2 cup chevre
1/2 cup chopped dried cherries
1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped fine
Salt and pepper to taste
Pickled Cauliflower:
3 cups water
1 1/2 cups sherry vinegar
1 1/2 cups red wine vinegar
1 cup Kosher salt
1 cup sugar
1 head cauliflower, small florets
5 shallots, sliced thin
Elk Loin:
6 loins of elk (dry-marinated overnight with fresh rosemary, thyme, peppercorns, allspice, cloves, star anise, chopped garlic cloves)
Garnishes:
Corn shoots
Radish sprouts
Chopped pecans
Pickled cauliflower
Cinnamon and ginger powder (mix 50/50)

1
Spiced Huckleberry Demi:
2
In a heavy bottom pot, bloom all spices on medium-high heat (make sure pot is dry). Add butter to hot spices; melt and brown mirepoix and garlic. Deglaze with 2 cups red wine, reduce by half over medium-low heat. Place berries in pot, and reduce by half. Add remaining red wine to pot; reduce by half. Pour in port; reduce by about one-third. Add lamb demi and reduce to desired consistency. Season with salt, pepper and sugar. Strain through a chinois; adjust seasoning. Mount with butter, if needed.
3
Cauliflower and Fingerling Smash:
4
Place potatoes and cauliflower in heavy bottom pot; cover with milk and simmer on medium-heat until tender making certain not to overcook potatoes. Strain; reserve some cooking liquid.
5
In a mixing bowl, add potatoes, cauliflower, chevre and cherries, folding repeatedly, breaking down potato starch. Add parsley and season with salt and pepper.
6
Pickled Cauliflower:
7
Bring water, sherry and red wine vinegars, salt and sugar to a boil. Pour over cauliflower and shallots. Immediately cover. Best if cools completely, overnight.
8
Elk Loin:
9
Sear marinated elk loins to medium-rare. Properly rest meat. Slice into half-inch slices.
10
To Plate:
11
Place cauliflower and fingerling smash onto plate. Top with a few slices of elk loins. Drizzle with huckleberry demi. Add garnishes; dust loins with cinnamon-ginger mix. Add pickled cauliflower to sides.

1678

kcal

Calories

Fat

178

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 42 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Spiced Huckleberry Demi:, 15 black peppercorns, 2 bay leaves, 5 whole allspice, and more.

Yes, Seared Elk Loin, Cauliflower, And Fingerling Potatoes falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Seared Elk Loin, Cauliflower, And Fingerling Potatoes

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