Huckleberry Sauce For Meat Recipes

PORK LOIN ROAST WITH HUCKLEBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Lightly rub the pork with 2 Tbls of olive oil.
• Combine herbs, salt and pepper in a medium shallow dish.
• Roll the pork loin in the herb mixture.
• Refrigerate.
• In a medium saucepan, combine the berries, sugar, vinegar and wine; bring to boil.
• Lower the heat and simmer until slightly thickened.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Heat remaining oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat and saute the pork on all sides until golden brown.
• Place in the oven for about 12 to 15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 150 degrees F.
• Transfer the pork to a serving platter and spoon a generous amount of huckleberry sauce over the pork.

FRESH ALASKAN HALIBUT WITH WILD HUCKLEBERRY HARISSA SAUCE, CARAMELIZED SHALLOTS AND CRISPY OYSTER MUSHROOMS WITH FRESH BASIL

Steps:

• For the huckleberry sauce: Put the huckleberries, vinegar, sparkling wine, Harissa, sugar, salt and mint in a large saucepot over high heat. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Let simmer for 30 minutes over low heat to dissolve the sugar, evaporate the alcohol and let the flavors mingle. Next, pour the contents through a sieve to drain. Repeat a few times and use a paper towel or coffee filter to make the final "ready for reduction" sauce very smooth and silky.
• When ready to serve, pour about 1 cup sauce into a saute pan over medium-high heat and let reduce or bubble until your desired color and thickness, about 5 minutes. It should be dark crimson in color and coat the back of the spoon. Taste for salt and spice; add more Harissa if you'd like to turn up the heat. Keep warm until ready to plate fish.
• For the halibut: Halibut is very delicate and will turn into sawdust if overcooked. It only takes a few minutes to cook and is very flaky and juicy when cooked accurately. The longer you let the halibut sit after cooking, the dryer it will become. Have your plates ready for when you start cooking the halibut.
• Pat the halibut dry and then sprinkle the fillets with salt and pepper. Add the oil to large saute pan over medium-high heat (use anything other than nonstick for a nice golden sear). When the oil is just about to start smoking, lay the fillets gently in the pan as it drops in, falling away from your body, and immediately give the pan a shake. If the pan is hot enough, the fish will not stick. Let the fish cook until brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Gently flip the fillets over and deglaze with the white wine. Cover and let cook 3 more minutes.
• To serve, ladle the huckleberry sauce on the plate first, and then put the fish on the sauce; don't cover up all of the sauce as it shines like a jewel. Place a dollop of Caramelized Shallots on top of the fish. Serve Crispy Oyster Mushrooms alongside; lay the mushrooms on the plate, like a bouquet of flowers with the round part of the mushroom facing up. Place a few of the fresh huckleberries on the plate to garnish. Serve with risotto or rice if desired.
• Add the garlic to a food processor and pulse until chopped. Add the chipotle peppers, cumin, paprika, mint, oregano and salt. Puree until smooth. Slowly add the olive oil to emulsify. Yield: about 1 1/2 cup.
• In a small saute pan over low heat, melt the butter and add the salt. Add the shallots and cook until soft and brown, about 20 minutes. Make sure to achieve the brown color, which is the caramelization of the shallots and gives the great flavor. Save on the back burner on low until the fish is finished. Yield: about 1/2 cup.
• In a small saute pan over medium-low heat, melt the butter and add the salt. Add the mushrooms, reduce the heat to low and cook until the mushrooms turn brown and crispy, 7 to 8 minutes. You can do this at the beginning of your dinner and keep them crispy over low heat. Before plating, add the basil leaves and toss a few times. Doing this just before you plate will help keep the basil leaves bright green. Yield: about 1 cup.

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH WILD HUCKLEBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Lightly rub the pork with the olive oil. Combine the chopped herbs, salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Roll the pork loin in the herb mixture. Refrigerate.
• In a medium saucepan, combine the huckleberries, sugar, vinegar, and wine and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer until slightly thickened.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat and saute the pork on all sides until golden brown. Place in the oven for about 12 to 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 150 degrees F.
• Transfer the pork to a serving platter and spoon a generous amount of huckleberry sauce over the pork. Garnish with springs of rosemary.

LEOPOLD'S HUCKLEBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• In a saucepan over medium heat, add huckleberries, granulated sugar and lemon juice. Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer for 5 to 8 minutes.
• In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water. Slowly stir into the huckleberry sauce and heat until thoroughly combined and thickened.

PEPPERED VENISON LOIN WITH ZINFANDEL HUCKLEBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Rub the venison with the oil, thyme, peppercorns, and salt. Let stand for 1 hour at room temperature.
• For the sauce: Heat the oil in a 4-quart saucepan over high heat. Add the onion, celery, carrots, and apple. Sauté over high heat, stirring often, until the vegetables caramelize slightly, 10 to 15 minutes. Add the Zinfandel and port. Simmer briskly until reduced to a syrup, about 15 minutes. Add the chicken stock, thyme, and 1/2 cup huckleberries. Simmer until reduced to a sauce consistency, about 30 minutes. Strain through a fine sieve, pressing on the solids. You should have about 1/2 cup sauce. Return the sauce to a small saucepan and add the remaining 2 tablespoons huckleberries.
• Preheat the oven to 500°F. Heat a large ovenproof skillet over high heat. Add the 2 tablespoons oil. When the oil is almost smoking, add the venison and sear on all sides, about 2 minutes total, then transfer the skillet to the oven and roast the venison until the internal temperature reaches 120°F (for medium-rare), 5 to 6 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before carving.
• To serve, slice the venison about 1/4 inch thick. Gently warm the sauce. Arrange the venison on dinner plates and spoon the sauce around it, not over it. Serve immediately.
• Enjoy with Cakebread Cellars Zinfandel or another full-bodied red wine with plentiful fruit.