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Re: I need recipes for gator, ostrich and foie gras
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girlfriend is a cordon-bleu chef and he's asking US for help.
Dude. This is not one of those times.
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Re: I need recipes for gator, ostrich and foie gras
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I've had Ostrich burgers and fried gator, can't say either are my favorites, but knowing your taste in wine and the amounts that will probably be consumed I would love to be there. 
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I'm hosting a wine pairing day tomorrow. I picked up some game meats and am looking for some ideas / recipes. I know a bunch of you dabble in the gourmet cooking world and probably has some great recipes for these meats.
I'm looking to pair the foie gras with a muscat as an appetizer. I'd like this one to be warm with a fruit topping to go with the muscat. I love the stuff, but have never cooked it. Any help / tips would be appreciated.
The gator, I'm not sure what to do with it. I've only had it deep fried a few times when in Louisiana, but I would much prefer to not have to deep fry it. I have one pound steaks, if that matters.
The ostrich is just a bag of mixed steaks. Not real sure what cut they are. The only way I've every cook this stuff was to lather spices on it and throw it on the grill. Again, any suggestions / tips would be appreciated. Do you want the ostrich as a main dish or you just want to make some finger food with the gator and the ostrich for the wine pairing?
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Well you guys are a lot of help..... I thought at least Peter would have some ideas. Rick - yes, a specialty meat shop. Per capita, I suspect Anchorage has more gourmet restaurants than most places and they all tend to have a couple exotic meat dishes on the menu. Tom - she ain't helping today. I'm flying solo. Michael - I have a couple spare rooms. Ichigo - Probably do the bird as the main course. The rest of you smart asses - get in your rooms! 
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..... I thought at least Peter would have some ideas. Ever since he switched to the "Energy Saver" bulb, the ideas are taking a little longer.
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Re: I need recipes for gator, ostrich and foie gras
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Sorry. I was on vacation for the past month and just got back to my precious -- preciousssssss -- home internet connection. I've only had gator once, and it was fried. It was kinda chewy and greasy.  As for ostrich, just remember that the meat has very little fat so you DO NOT want to overcook it. Grill it, roast it, or braise it. This recipe looks great: http://wscdn.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/ostrichwithbeetroota_83263
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Well I ended up winging it. I usually do pretty well when I just start throwing things together, or so my friends tell me this. I'll never be able to duplicate anything though.
Gator: I mixed up a slew of different Cajun spices, ground up fennel seeds and some wheat flower. Cut the gator into small cubes, mixed the cubes with a couple eggs, dredged them in the flower/spice mix and cooked in an oiled pan. Whipped up a mayonnaise dipping sauce with minced garlic, cayenne, chipotle, sugar, and chili powder. Gotta say, it was well recieved by all.
Ostrich: whipped up a marinade with BBQ sauce, worcester sauce, red wine, mixed spices. Grilled it whole and cut steaks against the grain of the meat. Whipped up my typical red wine reduction sauce with the shallots, garlic, mushrooms and fennel seeds.
Foie gras: Cut 1/2" thick pieces with a sharp knife chilled with cold water between cuts. Pan seared in clarified butter for 30 seconds each side. I made a tawny port reduction sauce that is drizzled over the foie gras.
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Now I'm looking for a recipee to cook a wild boar sholder roast. Anyone have a good one for this hunk of meat??
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