Grilled Ostrich Steak with Bourbon Cherry Barbecue Sauce

 

• Prep Time: 30 minutes • Yields: 2 servings

Ingredients:

1 pkg. Fossil Farms Ostrich Steaks, 2 X 4 oz

1 small onion, peeled and diced

2 small shallot, peeled and diced

3 cups pureed peeled tomato

1 cup dried apricots, chopped, soaked in hot water until tender

1 cup brown sugar

¼ cup cider vinegar

¼ cup lemon juice

¼ cup bourbon Tabasco Smoked Chipotle sauce, as needed

Butter, as needed

Equipment:

Oven

Measuring spoons

Measuring cups

Cast iron pan

Method:

1. Heat cast iron pot or saucepan to medium heat.

2. Sauté onion and shallots in clarified butter for 2 minutes, until translucent.

3. Add apricots to the onions and shallots then, sauté for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

4. Add the Bourbon, vinegar, lemon juice, tomato and brown sugar to the cast iron pan.

5. Return to heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Add chipotle sauce and adjust seasonings if necessary.

6. Season Ostrich steaks with salt and pepper. Grill or pan sear the steaks for 1 ½ minutes per side.

7. Flip steaks and cook for 1 ½ minutes per side.

8. Allow ostrich to rest a few minutes and drizzle sauce over the meat.

9. Pair the steaks with favorite vegetables, roasted potatoes or risotto. Enjoy!