Bear Dijonnaise
A rich and savory stew featuring tender, slow-braised bear meat in a tangy sauce of Dijon mustard, red wine, and a touch of honey. This hearty dish transforms game meat into a sophisticated and flavorful main course, perfect for a cold evening.
En original oppskrift av Forkin
- Total tid
- 3 t 50 min
- Porsjoner
- 6
- Vanskelighetsgrad
- Middels
Allergeninformasjon: kan inneholde gluten, melk, sennep og sulfitter. Kontroller alltid ingredienspakningen hvis du har en allergi.
Forberedelser
Ingredienser
- 1 200 gbear meat, trimmed of all fat and cut into 2-inch cubes
- 100 gsalt pork, diced
- 1 ssolive oil(valgfritt)
- 3 ssall-purpose flour
- 1,5 ssparmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tssalt
- 1 tsblack pepper, freshly ground
- 2 stk.shallot, finely chopped
- 4 ssdijon mustard
- 2 sshoney
- 1 tsblack peppercorns, lightly crushed
- 750 mldry red wine
- 2 feddgarlic, unpeeled and lightly smashed
Utstyr
shallow dish · tongs · dutch oven · wooden spoon · cutting board · knife · whisk
Fremgangsmåte
Trinn for trinn
- 1
Pat the bear meat cubes dry with paper towels.
Omtrent 5 min
Kokkens tips: Ensuring the meat is dry helps it form a better crust when searing.
- 2
In a shallow dish, whisk together the all-purpose flour, grated parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper.
Omtrent 2 min
- 3
Toss the bear meat cubes in the flour mixture until evenly coated on all sides, shaking off any excess.
Omtrent 5 min
- 4
In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, cook the diced salt pork over medium heat until the fat has rendered and the pieces are crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
Omtrent 7 min
Kokkens tips: If the salt pork doesn't render enough fat, add the optional olive oil.
- 5
Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, sear the coated bear meat in the hot fat until a deep brown crust forms on all sides.
Omtrent 15 min
Kokkens tips: Don't rush this step; a good sear builds a deep, savory flavor base for the stew.
- 6
Remove the seared meat from the pot and set aside on a plate.
Omtrent 1 min
- 7
Add the chopped shallots to the pot and cook until softened, about 3 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
Omtrent 3 min
- 8
Stir in the Dijon mustard, honey, and crushed black peppercorns, and cook for one minute until fragrant.
Omtrent 1 min
- 9
Pour in the red wine to deglaze the pot, scraping the bottom with a wooden spoon to release all the flavorful fond. Bring to a simmer.
Omtrent 3 min
- 10
Return the seared meat to the pot along with the smashed garlic cloves. Add enough water or beef broth if needed so the liquid comes about two-thirds of the way up the meat.
Omtrent 2 min
- 11
Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer gently for 3 hours, or until the meat is fork-tender.
Omtrent 3 t
Kokkens tips: Check the liquid level every hour and add a splash of water if it seems to be reducing too quickly.
- 12
Remove the garlic cloves, taste the sauce, and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if desired before serving.
Omtrent 1 min
Hold den god
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Gently reheat in a pot on the stovetop over low heat until warmed through, adding a splash of water if needed.