Traditional Scottish Cookery/Theodora Fitzgibbon 1995

Martinmas Steaks

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
3-4


INGREDIENTS:
1/2 lb (225g) boned shoulder meat of venison 1/4 lb (125g) belly of pork 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon breadcrumbs 1 lightly beaten egg
2 tablespoons cooking oil pinch of powdered mace FOR THE GARNISH: 2 oz (50g) butter
1 teaspoon finely chopped chives 1 teaspoon finely chopped parsley redcurrant jelly
4 lemon wedges



1 Mince the meats very finely, then add the onion, salt, pepper, breadcrumbs and finally, when all the ingredients are evenly mixed, the egg. Shape into 4 cakes about 1-1/2 inches thick and fry on both sides in the hot but not smoking oil. Meanwhile work the butter with the parsley and chives and divide into 4 portions. Serve the Martinmas steaks with a pat of the herb butter and a lemon wedge with each and redcurrant jelly in a sauce boat.

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