Peppered Elk Backstrap with Oregon Pinot Noir Huckleberry Sauce - 1859 Oregon's Magazine

Peppered Elk Backstrap with Oregon Pinot Noir Huckleberry Sauce - 1859 Oregon's Magazine

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Pinot Noir is the perfect ingredient to enhance the flavor of the game.

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Ingredients

  • 1 elk backstrap, trimmed of fat and silverskin, about 12 ounces
  • 4 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 tsp coarsely cracked black peppercorns
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • ½ large yellow onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1 celery rib, coarsely chopped
  • 2 carrots, coarsely chopped
  • ½ Granny Smith apple, diced (no need to core)
  • 1 cup Oregon pinot noir
  • ½ cup Ruby Port
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme
  • ½ cup + 2 tablespoons fresh or frozen Oregon huckleberries

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