Roulade of Flat Iron Steak Stuffed with Spiced Georgia Pecans
with Micro Arugula Salad and Honey Pepper Vinaigrette
To make the roulade:
Take 1
piece of flat iron steak (similar to flank steak) and butterfly
open into a flat piece, pound lightly if needed to flatten (set
aside).
To make the stuffing:
Take 1/2
pound dried sour cherries and pulse lightly in food processor
until rough chopped. Take 1 pound of pecans and lightly toss in
honey and a small amount of salt and cayenne pepper. Toast in a
325° oven for 5 minutes and allow to cool.
Place nuts
in food processor and pulse until rough chopped. Combine cherries
and pecans and sprinkle liberally inside butterflied flat iron,
roll flat iron into a tube shaped roulade and tie with butchers
twine to hold together. Lightly sear roulade in sauté pan with a
small amount oil and then place in a 350° oven for approximately
15 – 20 minutes.
Remove and
let stand for five minutes and then slice into petite pieces.
To make the dressing:
1/2 cup
honey
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 tsp. black pepper
1 cup canola oil
1 Tbs. chopped chives
Combine all
ingredients and chill. Take micro arugula and toss with a small
amount of vinaigrette, place on top of roulade. Slice and serve.
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