2 tbsp butter, divided
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
5 cranberries,crushed
1/4 cup scotch whiskey
3/4 cup orange juice
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp red currant jelly
1 tsp dijon mustard
2 tsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water
4 caribou steaks
Directions
Combine 1 tbsp. butter, shallots and berries in a sauce pan. Cook
over med. heat until shallots soften. Add Scotch whiskey and heat
until just boiling. Stir in orange juice, lemon juice, jelly and
mustard. Heat until boiling. Combine cornstarch with water. Stir into
sauce; cook until thickened and set aside.
In a frying pan melt the remaining 1 tbsp. butter and saute the
steaks. Do not overcook. Serve immediately with sauce.
Servings: 4 servings
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