Venison Chops with Spiced-Wine-Poached Pears Recipe
"The traditional pairing of venison with fruit makes an elegant presentation in this recipe. Bosc pears are poached in red wine spiced with cinnamon and star anise, which is then turned into a delicious sauce for the pan-seared venison chops...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 cups full-bodied red wine (like Merlot or Syrah)
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1 cinnamon stick
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1 star anise
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¼ cup sugar
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2 Bosc pears
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2 tablespoons shallot, minced
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 cup red wine
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½ teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
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1 cup beef broth
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4 venison chops
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Salt and pepper
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
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