Help!! I have bough 1.2kg of Ostrich Fillet for Christmas dinner. I have no ideas of cooking times or the nicest way to serve it? I thought about redcurrent or home made cranberry sauce, but I have no idea what the meat tastes like so can not match to a recipe! Any help would be appreciated.

Ostrich is not cooked as long as beef or poultry. Steaks can be marinated in low-sodium soy sauce before grilling. Grill at very high temperature until the outside becomes lightly brown. The inside should be a pink color. Never overdo ostrich as it spoils. Go to google and type in 'ostrich meat recipes' - this should help.

Thanks for the reply however it is 2 pieces of
fillet, one weighing .568g and one at .624g I have. Though about roasting, what do you think????

Most recipes are using slices of fillet. I don't suppose it makes a difference if roasted but as I mentioned, don't overcook! Try going to google and look for recipes. I will see what l can come up with. Watch this space!

As Ostrich is a very lean meat you need to cook it quickly and on high heat - especially the filet. If you try roasting it (especially two small pieces)you run the chance of overcooking it before it has a chance to colour nicely. You could brown it quickly in a pan and then put it in the oven for a few minutes but if ostrich filet is overcooked it turns to shoe leather!! Mosey is right - cook it to pink and as you thought, redcurrant or cranberry sauce goes very well with it.

I can not thank you all enough, you are so helpful. It was the first time I have emailed a messageboard, it has proved most beneficial

Hi Jen,
I did post a recipe for you but it was deleted. Looked good so go to 'food24.com' type in ostrich fillet and click on the ones that appeal to you. Hope you have success and a good Christmas.