Harvest Launceston Hare Odyssey Roasting the Saddle & Double Fried Parsnips

Cook Time 110 mins
Rest Time 5 mins
Total Time 1 hr 55 mins
Servings: 2
Ingredients
  • 1 hare saddle
  • Neutral oil for frying
  • For Parsnips
  • 6 small parsnips
  • The reserved confit oil
Instructions
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    Preheat your oven to 180C
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    • Heat the oil to smoke point in heavy passed frying pan
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    that fits in your oven.
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    • Fry the fillet side of the saddle, one at a time, holding the
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    frame in position so that the saddle colours evenly all
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    around.
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    • Once the filets are browned, rest the frame in the pan,
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    fillets up, and roast in the oven for ~5 to 6 minutes. No
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    longer. Remove and allow to rest in a warm spot for 4
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    minutes.
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    • Using a sharp knife, separate the filets from the spine.
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    • Trim off any other bits of flesh from around the frame and
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    snack on them. Reserve the frame for sauce.
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    • Season with salt and olive oil and serve with your favourite mustard.
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    For Parsnips
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    Preheat your oven to 120°C.
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    Trim the parsnip tips on a heavy angle. Using a paring knife,
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    cut into the top of the parsnip stem, rotating the knife
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    to cut a cone shape from the top. Clean up any dirt and
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    debris from around the edges to create a nice clean cavity.
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    • Peel the parsnips, taking care to be even. The nature of the
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    cooking process means that the peel marks will be visible
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    in the finished product, affecting presentation.
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    • Confit for ~90 minutes, or until a skewer passes through,
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    but with some resistance. Remove and set aside, allowing
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    to cool to room temperature.
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    • Bring the oil to 180°C and fry the parsnips until golden.
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    Season with flaked salt and serve.
Read it online: https://www.lenah.com.au/recipes/harvest-launceston-hare-odyssey-roasting-the-saddle