Grilled Ostrich With Cherry Sauce

Ingredients

• g r i l l e d o s t r i c h :
• ½ x tin black cherries (1/2 x 425 g. tin)
• 2 x 200 g ostrich fillets
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• s a u c e :
• 50 ml port
• 10 g sugar
• reserved cherry juice

Preparation

1. drain the cherries and reserve the juice.
2. cut a pocket into the side of each fillet and stuff with the cherries and thyme.
3. heat the oil in a hot pan and sear the fillets on each side. transfer the fillets to a baking tray and bake at 180°c for 8-10 minutes.
4. meanwhile combine the ingredients for the sauce and allow to simmer until it has thickened/ reduced. drizzle over the fillet when serving.