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Grilled Venison Chop with Chestnut Twice Baked Potato

A home-style Grilled Venison Chop with Chestnut Twice Baked Potato made with Milk, Sherry Vinegar, Brown Sugar, Curry Powder, and Garlic Chopped. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 3 cup
• 1/2 tbsp
• 1 tbsp
• 1 tsp
• 2 clove
• 2 tsp
• 1/2 cup
• 1 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Slice chestnuts with a very sharp knife approximately 1/4-inch and place on a roasting pan.

2. 2

   Bake in a 350 degree oven for 25 minutes (may be prepared up to one day in advance).

3. 3

   Peel the chestnuts husks carefully away from the meat. Combine meats with thyme sprigs and milk in a large saucepan. Simmer for 8 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove thyme, strain chestnuts and reserve.

5. 5

   Cut baked potatoes in half lengthwise.

6. 6

   Scrape out the inside of each potato, leaving approximately 1/4-inch thickness around skin and reserve.

7. 7

   Mash hollowed potato and chestnuts gently with a masher until chunky smooth.

8. 8

   Fold in egg yolk and parsley and add salt and pepper to taste.

9. 9

   Place filled shells on an ungreased cookie sheet and fill with potato mixture.

10. 10

    Bake uncovered in a 350 degree oven until golden brown (approximately 8 minutes).

11. 11

    In a deep bowl, marinate venison chop for 24 hours in a marinade of canola oil, allspice and aquavit or gin.

12. 12

    Heat grilling pan or cast-iron or other heavy bottomed skillet over medium high heat until very hot.

13. 13

    Place chops in pan and sear each side for approximately 5 minutes.

14. 14

    In a large bowl, combine vinegar, sugar, curry, ginger, cinnamon stick, star anise and lime zest and mix well.

15. 15

    Stir in berries and dried apricots and continue cooking over medium heat for 3 minutes.

16. 16

    Add orange juice and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

17. 17

    To serve: Spoon several tablespoons chutney on plate and place grilled venison chop on top.

18. 18

    Recipe by: CHEF DU JOUR MARCUS SAMUELSSON SHOW #DJ9367