Venison Chops with Blackberry Compote Recipe

Name: Venison Chops with Blackberry Compote
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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; 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

Servings: persons

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
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

1
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.
2
Stir in blackberries and remove from heat.
3
Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 500F.
4
Pat chops dry, then stir together rosemary, salt, and cracked pepper and rub all over chops.
5
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet (preferably cast-iron) over moderately high heat, then saute 4 chops, turning over once, until well browned, about 4 minutes total.
6
Transfer to a shallow baking pan.
7
Cook remaining 4 chops in remaining tablespoon oil in same manner.
8
Roast chops in oven until medium-rare, about 3 minutes.
9
Let chops stand, loosely covered with foil, 5 minutes.
10
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.
11
Serve chops with compote.
12
*Available at some specialty foods shops and D'Artagnan (800-327-8246).

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Venison Chops with Blackberry Compote falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Venison Chops with Blackberry Compote

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