Denver steak with pickled radicchio and gorgonzola recipe
 The Denver steak is a cut from the shoulder that is great for grilling and is best cooked medium–rare. 200ml/7fl oz white wine4 juniper berries1 garlic clove, smashed200ml/7fl oz white wine vinegar 1 radicchio, roughly chopped6 tbsp olive oil3 cooked baby artichokes, halved50g/1¾oz semolina floursmall handful of fresh flatleaf parsley, chopped250g/9oz Denver steak2–3 thyme sprigs, leaves removed75g/2½oz unsalted butter 100ml/3½fl oz Madeira 100g/3½oz gorgonzola, at room temperaturesalt and freshly ground black pepper 200ml/7fl oz white wine 4 juniper berries 1 garlic clove, smashed 200ml/7fl oz white wine vinegar 1 radicchio, roughly chopped 6 tbsp olive oil 3 cooked baby artichokes, halved 50g/1¾oz semolina flour small handful of fresh flatleaf parsley, chopped 250g/9oz Denver steak 2–3 thyme sprigs, leaves removed 75g/2½oz unsalted butter 100ml/3½fl oz Madeira 100g/3½oz gorgonzola, at room temperature salt and freshly ground black pepper Method Bring the wine, juniper berries, garlic and vinegar to the boil in a large saucepan. Add the radicchio and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove and shake off the excess water, place in a bowl and stir through 4 tablespoons of the oil. Dust the artichokes in the semolina flour. Fill a large saucepan two-thirds with oil and heat to 180 C. (CAUTION: hot oil can be dangerous. Do not leave unattended.) Deep-fry the artichokes for 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper. Season with salt and pepper and scatter with the parsley. Set aside and keep warm. Season the steak and pan-fry or grill on both sides until it is cooked to medium–rare. Add the butter and baste the steak. Pour in the Madeira and allow to bubble until reduced by half. Mix the steak cooking juices with the remaining oil and the thyme leaves. Divide the gorgonzola between four plates. Slice the steak quite thinly and arrange on top of the cheese. Scatter over the radicchio and artichokes and finally spoon over the steak juices. Serve immediately. Bring the wine, juniper berries, garlic and vinegar to the boil in a large saucepan. Add the radicchio and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove and shake off the excess water, place in a bowl and stir through 4 tablespoons of the oil. Bring the wine, juniper berries, garlic and vinegar to the boil in a large saucepan. Add the radicchio and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove and shake off the excess water, place in a bowl and stir through 4 tablespoons of the oil. Dust the artichokes in the semolina flour. Dust the artichokes in the semolina flour. Fill a large saucepan two-thirds with oil and heat to 180 C. (CAUTION: hot oil can be dangerous. Do not leave unattended.) Deep-fry the artichokes for 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper. Season with salt and pepper and scatter with the parsley. Set aside and keep warm. Fill a large saucepan two-thirds with oil and heat to 180 C. (CAUTION: hot oil can be dangerous. Do not leave unattended.) Deep-fry the artichokes for 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper. Season with salt and pepper and scatter with the parsley. Set aside and keep warm. Season the steak and pan-fry or grill on both sides until it is cooked to medium–rare. Add the butter and baste the steak. Pour in the Madeira and allow to bubble until reduced by half. Season the steak and pan-fry or grill on both sides until it is cooked to medium–rare. Add the butter and baste the steak. Pour in the Madeira and allow to bubble until reduced by half. Mix the steak cooking juices with the remaining oil and the thyme leaves. Mix the steak cooking juices with the remaining oil and the thyme leaves. Divide the gorgonzola between four plates. Slice the steak quite thinly and arrange on top of the cheese. Scatter over the radicchio and artichokes and finally spoon over the steak juices. Serve immediately. Divide the gorgonzola between four plates. Slice the steak quite thinly and arrange on top of the cheese. Scatter over the radicchio and artichokes and finally spoon over the steak juices. Serve immediately.