grilled ostrich with cherry sauce

Serves: 2

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

Method:
drain the cherries and reserve the juice.
cut a pocket into the side of each fillet and stuff with the cherries and thyme.
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.
meanwhile combine the ingredients for the sauce and allow to simmer until it has thickened/ reduced. drizzle over the fillet when serving.