Oven Roasted Swan
Oven Roasted Swan
Wild swan is a very plump, juicy and lean meat that has a similar flavor to duck. In this recipe, watch as chef Chad cooks up roasted tundra swan using just a few ingredients to create a delicious marinade.You can also use this recipe for chicken or other types of poultry.
Ingredients
2 whole Swan Breast, skinned
1 tbsp. Kosher Salt
1 tbsp. Black Pepper, ground
1 tbsp. Vegetable Oil
Marinade:1/2 tbsp. Celery Seed
1/2 tbsp. Thyme, dried
1 cup Vegetable Oil
1 tbsp. fresh minced Garlic
1/2 tbsp. Red Chili Flakes
2/3 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
Directions
Step 01:
Start by making the marinade for the swan breast.
Step 02:
In a heavy-bottomed cast iron pan over high heat, toast the celery seeds just until slightlydarker in color. Make sure to constantly keep them moving as not to burn.
Step 03:
Next add the dried thyme and turn heat to low.
Step 04:
Add in the oil, garlic and chili flakes. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
Step 05:
Last add the apple cider vinegar, being carefully to not boil over the mixer.
Step 06:
Remove for the heat. Season both swan breast generously with the salt and pepper.
Step 07:
Preheat the oven to 450F.
Step 08:
In a stove top and oven safe dish, heat the 1 tbsp. of vegetable oil and sear both sides of the seasoned breast, approximately 2 minutes per side.
Step 09:
Next heavily baste the breast with the marinade and place in the preheated oven.
Step 10:
After about 4-5 minutes, baste the breast again.
Step 11:
Cook for an additional 4-6 minutes.
Step 12:
Carefully removed the roasting pan from the oven and transfer the swan breast to a cutting board.
Step 13:
Allow the meat to rest for 8-10 minutes.
Step 14:
This will help the meat to not dry out to quickly once cut.
Step 15:
After it's rested, with a sharp knife cut against the grain of the meat medallions about 1/2" thick.
