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Grilled ostrich meat served with fresh salad
Elegant ostrich steak served with a tart and sweet cranberry sauce.

Seared ostrich steaks with cranberry sauce

Author: Flavelo
Recipes
Ostrich meat is nature's special gift: looking and tasting like red meat, yet nutritionally carrying the lightness of poultry. It is extremely lean, so speed and gentleness are the most important rules for grilling. The lemon and rosemary marinade not only flavours but helps preserve the softness of the meat fibres with its acidity.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 45 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 280 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Grill or grill pan
  • Glass bowl for marinating (metal can react with acid)
  • Meat thermometer

Instructions

1 ✓

Mix the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, and pepper. Toss the meat slices in it and let stand for 30 minutes at room temperature.

Tip: Sprinkle the salt only before cooking, as salt draws out water, and we want the moisture to stay in the meat (Osmosis).
2 ✓

Heat the grill until very hot. Salt the meat and place on the grate.

Tip: The sizzling sound indicates the meat surface is sealing immediately and browning has begun.
3 ✓

Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side. It is ready when the centre is still pink (core temperature: 54-57°C).

Tip: Since ostrich has almost no fat to keep it juicy, cooking time is critical. Better to take it off sooner than later!
4 ✓

Remove from grill, cover loosely with foil, and rest for 5 minutes.

Tip: During resting, the temperature rises another 1-2 degrees, and the fibres release the 'cramp' caused by cooking, so the juices spread out.
5 ✓

Serve the meat cut into thin slices with a spoonful of cranberry sauce on top.

Tip: The tart fruit highlights the game-like flavours.

Recipe FAQ

How long should I cook it?
Ostrich, like fillet steak, should be cooked pink (medium-rare). If you cook it all the way through, it becomes dry and chewy.
What should I serve it with?
Fruity sauces (cranberry, cherry) or grilled root vegetables go excellently with the meat's slightly sweet taste.

Ingredients

  • 500 g Ostrich meat (sliced into steaks)
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic (crushed)
  • 1 tsp Fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Freshly ground pepper
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 100 g Cranberry sauce or jam (for serving)