Cocoa-dusted rack, parsnip puree and red wine-cassis sauce » New Zealand Venison

Ingredients

• VENISON ---------------------------------
• 8-rib venison rack
• 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 Tbsp cocoa powder
• salt and pepper
• 4 large parsnips, peeled and diced
• 2 bay leaves
• PARSNIP PUREE --------------------------
• 600 ml milk
• 2 red onions
• 2 celery stalks
• 2 granny smith apples
• 4 garlic cloves
• 60 ml olive oil
• RED WINE-CASSIS SAUCE ---------------
• 1.5 L cooking red wine
• 1 L cooking port
• 500 ml chicken stock
• 50 ml Cassis