Minted Buffalo In Bourbon Cherry Sauce Recipe

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Minted Buffalo In Bourbon Cherry Sauce
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Ingredients:

  • for the buffalo balls
  • 16 oz. of ground buffalo
  • 1/2-cup whole grain plane bread crumbs
  • 1/4- cup coconut flakes
  • 1/4 cup of pine nuts
  • 1/4 cup of milk
  • 3 tbsp of fresh peppermint
  • 1 tsp of salt
  • a few grinds of fresh ground black pepper
  • for the cherry sauce
  • 4 tbsp of sweet butter
  • 2 tbsp of brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp of cinnamon
  • zest of half of a lemon
  • 4 oz of bourbon

Directions:

  1. In a saucepan add the butter and melt on medium high heat.
  2. Add the cherries and the Pineapple coconut juice reduce until it coats the back of a spoon.
  3. Add the zest and then the sugar and cinnamon reduce for another minute.
  4. Add the Bourbon and light it.
  5. Let it reduce again until it is the desired consistency as pancake syrup set aside.
  6. Drain the cherry mixture through a strainer and return the sauce back to the pan.
  7. FOR FRYING:
  8. 4 tablespoons of sweet butter
  9. 4 tablespoons of olive oil
  10. FOR THE BUFFALO MIXTURE:
  11. In a small bowl add all the ingredients and combine thoroughly with your impeccably clean hands.
  12. Form into small balls about the size of a quail egg and place on a plate.
  13. In a sauté pan, add the butter and the olive oil.
  14. Place half of the balls in the pan and sauté on medium high until nicely browned.
  15. Transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel.
  16. When both batches are finished place them in with the cherry sauce for three minutes until warmed.
  17. To plate:
  18. Add some sauce on a small plate and drag a fork down to the end like you were painting to make a design.
  19. Place three balls at the end and then garnish with some mint leaves and some lemon zest.
  20. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 907.69 Kcal (3800 kJ)
Calories from fat 73.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.17g 13%
Cholesterol 31.39mg 10%
Sodium 357.73mg 15%
Potassium 214.42mg 5%
Total Carbs 191.23g 64%
Sugars 8.64g 35%
Dietary Fiber 0.96g 4%
Protein 4.2g 8%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 3%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 120.5mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 56.64 Kcal (237 kJ)
Calories from fat 4.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.51g 13%
Cholesterol 1.96mg 10%
Sodium 22.32mg 15%
Potassium 13.38mg 5%
Total Carbs 11.93g 64%
Sugars 0.54g 35%
Dietary Fiber 0.06g 4%
Protein 0.26g 8%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 3%
Calcium 7.5mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 18.6
    Points
  • 23
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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