Venison Steaks Scotch Sauce


4 servings

2 tb butter, divided
1/4 c finely chopped shallots
5 cranberries, crushed
1/4 c scotch whiskey
3/4 c orange juice
2 tb lemon juice
2 tb red currant jelly
1 ts dijon mustard
2 ts cornstarch
2 tb water
4 venison porterhouse steaks
1 or 4 small beef porterhouse steaks

Combine 1 tbsp. butter, shallots and berries in a 2 cup glass measure. Cover
with vented plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Add Scotch whiskey
and microwave on high 1 minute or until boiling. Stir in orange juice, lemon
juice, jelly and mustard. Microwave on high 2 minutes or until
boiling. Combine cornstarch with water. Stir into sauce; microwave on high 1
minute or until boiling; set aside. Preheat a microwave browning dish
according to the maximum time given in manufacturer's directions. Rub
remaining 1 tbsp. butter over surface. Immediately, press venison or beef
onto hot surface. When brown, turn over. Microwave on high 2 minutes or to
desired doneness. Do not overcook. Serve immediately with sauce.