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Okanagan Falls, BC | Blasted Church Vineyards and The Fish Counter have collaborated to produce a delectable seafood recipe and wine pairing for the up-coming holiday season: Orange-Cranberry Glazed Sturgeon.

The Fish Counter is dedicated to serving the Main Street community fish and seafood that’s bracingly fresh, healthy, and responsibly-sourced. The recipe begins with 2 pounds of brined Ocean Wise Northern Divine Sturgeon that is marinated overnight, and pan-seared to finish. The caramelized sweet-and-citrus coating for this meaty fish is a festive and seasonal preparation for an alternative entrée option that is local and ocean-minded.

To accompany this dish, Blasted Church has selected its award-winning Hatfield’s Fuse as a traditional pairing option that will be available for $2.00 off retail price from Nov. 28, 2014 to Jan. 3, 2015. And of course, in true Blasted Church fashion, they have also included one unorthodox pairing as well: the aromatic and full-flavoured Big Bang Theory.

Often regarded as “the meat” of seafood, this firm fish pairs well with both white and red wine, and is sure to satiate even the most devoted carnivore. Get the recipe after the jump…

ORANGE-CRANBERRY GLAZED STURGEON

*Recipe for 2lbs Northern Divine Sturgeon (whole side if possible)

Brining Solution

4 cups water
2 tbsp sea salt
1 tbsp sugar

Place the sturgeon in a container small enough to completely submerge with the brining solution. Brine for one hour, remove the fish and pat it dry.

Orange-Cranberry Sauce

* Note: Marinate overnight or prepare 8 hours in advance

1 lb cranberries
1 1/2 cups red current jelly
2 cups apple cider
2 whole oranges (zest and segments)
3 1/2 oz. sliced shallots
3 tsp ground clove
1 cup white wine
1 cup water

Incorporate all of the ingredients in a heavy-bottomed stainless steel pot and simmer for a half hour over medium heat. Let cool.

When the sauce is cooled, reserve half for serving with the fish, and spread the remaining half over the brined sturgeon, completely covering all surfaces.

Place in the fridge overnight.

To Cook

Scrape the excess sauce off the marinated sturgeon. Using a heavy-bottomed, sear one side of the sturgeon in a little vegetable oil over medium heat. Flip, add 1 tablespoon of butter and place in a 400°F (200°C) oven for 8 minutes or until just undercooked. Let rest for 10 minutes before you slice and serve.

BLASTED CHURCH WINE PAIRINGS

Traditional

Hatfield’s Fuse: An aromatic white blend. Complex aromas of tropical and orchard fruits with a hint of citrus.

Medium to full bodied. Mouth filling stone fruit flavours with lychee and pineapple. Great weight and body turns into a crisp, pink grapefruit long, lingering finish.

*HATFIELD’S FUSE LIMITED TIME OFFER: $2 off retail price from Nov. 28 to Jan. 3.

Unorthodox

Big Bang Theory: An aromatic red blend. Berry fruits, currants. Hearty, full flavored, ripe

The recipe card for Orange-Cranberry Glazed Sturgeon and Blasted Church wine pairing is available at The Fish Counter, as well as select wine merchants and retailers.

DETAILS

378 Parsons Road | Okanagan Falls, B.C | V0H 1R5
1-8-SPELLBOUND (877.355.2686) | P: 250.497.1125 | F: 250.497.1126 | E: [email protected]
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Blasted Church Wines are available in southern BC through our winery direct order desk.
Sales Desk – 604.803.5505 | Toll-free – 877.703.5505 | Email: [email protected]

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The People Who Make It Happen

Chris and Evelyn Campbell – Proprietors
Mark Wendenburg – Winemaker
Tanya Martin – Manager
Gordie Sidhu – Vineyard Lead
Brent Hayman – Sales

About Blasted Church Vineyards

Blasted Church Vineyards, located in Okanagan Falls, British Columbia is a Canadian Winery. Situated in the heart of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, Blasted Church produces about 25,000 cases of wine per year. The winery’s tasting room is open 7 days a week between May 1 and October 31.

Recent Press

“Today, Blasted Church has grown over tenfold in sales, has become one of the most recognized, and admired wineries in Canada, and is proudly served by the best restaurants and wine merchants across the country. Amen.” | TheDieline.com

Inventive, quirky, and a creative force in the Canadian wine industry: this is Blasted Church Vineyards […] one of Canada’s most celebrated wineries.” | LostAtEMinor.com.