Jun 09 2026
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Hirschrücken Unter Pekannusskruste Recipe

Inspired by Affäre
Time1h 30m
Serves4

New Zealand venison steak, pecan crust, Huckleberry demi-glace, broccolini, Poached seckle pear, lingon berries, Apple-bread dumpling

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Ingredients

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Venison Steak with Pecan Crust

Huckleberry Demi-Glace

Vegetables and Fruits

Apple-Bread Dumplings

Method

Preparing the Venison Steak

  1. 1

    Seasoning and Searing

    Season the venison steaks with salt and black pepper on both sides. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the steaks for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Remove the steaks from the heat and let them rest.

  2. 2

    Preparing the Pecan Crust

    In a bowl, mix chopped pecans, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, and fresh thyme. Press the mixture onto the top of each venison steak to form a crust.

Making the Huckleberry Demi-Glace

  1. 3

    Reducing the Sauce

    In a saucepan, combine huckleberries, red wine, and beef stock. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes until reduced by half.

  2. 4

    Thickening the Sauce

    In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Add this to the reduced sauce, stirring continuously until thickened. Finish with butter, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Preparing the Vegetables and Fruits

  1. 5

    Cooking Broccolini

    Blanch the broccolini in boiling salted water for about 3 minutes, then drain and shock in cold water. This keeps them vibrant and crisp.

  2. 6

    Poaching Seckle Pears

    Peel and core the seckle pears. In a saucepan, poach them in water for about 10-12 minutes until tender. Remove and let cool.

Making the Apple-Bread Dumplings

  1. 7

    Combining Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine cubed bread, diced apples, milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until well combined.

  2. 8

    Forming Dumplings

    Shape the mixture into balls and place them in a pot of boiling water. Cook for about 10-12 minutes until the dumplings float to the surface.

  3. 9

    Finishing Touch

    Remove the dumplings from the water and let them drain. Toss with melted butter before serving.

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