The Merchant of Venison Chops with Red Wine Mushroom Sauce and Bulgur Porridge Recipe

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The Merchant of Venison Chops with Red Wine Mushroom Sauce and Bulgur Porridge
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  1. Rinse venison chops and pat dry with paper towels. In a coffee grinder dedicated to spices or with a mortar and pestle, grind the juniper berries, coriander seeds, star anise, salt and peppercorns together into a powder. Rub all sides of the chops with the spice mixture. Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large saute pan (deep enough to accommodate the chops and sauce) and sear the chops, leaving undisturbed for 2 minutes on each side to allow the spices to integrate into the surface of the meat. Remove chops to a utility platter.
  2. In the same pan, over medium-high heat, saute the shallots until translucent. Add the mushrooms and cook until they give up their juices. Add the wine and let cook for about 5 minutes. Then reduce heat to medium-low, return the chops to the pan, cover, and let cook until the chops are tender, about 35 minutes. Transfer the chops to a platter and increase the heat under the pan of mushrooms and sauce and allow to reduce by two-thirds.
  3. While the chops are cooking and the sauce is reducing, prepare the bulgur porridge which was traditionally served with venison as a digestive aid. Because it is pre-steamed, it can be soaked in boiling water to make it meal-ready. Put bulgur and salt in a mixing bowl. Add 2 1/2 cups boiling water, cover and let stand for 30 minutes.
  4. To serve, place some bulgur porridge in the middle of each serving plate. Top with a venison chop and spoon mushrooms and sauce over and around.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 175.64 Kcal (735 kJ)
Calories from fat 34.37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.82g 6%
Cholesterol 6.04mg 2%
Sodium 593.19mg 25%
Potassium 303.54mg 6%
Total Carbs 25.14g 8%
Sugars 3.74g 15%
Dietary Fiber 5.88g 24%
Protein 11.98g 24%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 6%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Calcium 31.1mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 141.73 Kcal (593 kJ)
Calories from fat 27.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.08g 6%
Cholesterol 4.88mg 2%
Sodium 478.69mg 25%
Potassium 244.95mg 6%
Total Carbs 20.28g 8%
Sugars 3.02g 15%
Dietary Fiber 4.75g 24%
Protein 9.67g 24%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 6%
Iron 1.8mg 12%
Calcium 25.1mg 3%

* 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

  • 3
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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