Medieval Game Bird Recipe

Name: Medieval Game Bird
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 6 pieces bacon, chopped in large pieces; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 4 4 small pheasants or 4 small Cornish hens; 1 cup coarsely chopped mushroom; 1/2 teaspoon roasted hazelnuts, chopped; 2 cups ale (about 1 bottle); 3/4 cup water; 2 -3 bay leaves, crumbled; salt and pepper; 6 slices thick whole wheat bread

Servings: persons

6 pieces bacon, chopped in large pieces
3 cloves garlic, chopped
4 4 small pheasants or 4 small Cornish hens
1 cup coarsely chopped mushroom
1/2 teaspoon roasted hazelnuts, chopped
2 cups ale (about 1 bottle)
3/4 cup water
2 -3 bay leaves, crumbled
salt and pepper
6 slices thick whole wheat bread

1
In the bottom of a heavy pot, fry the bacon and garlic.
2
Add the birds and brown on all sides.
3
Add the nuts and mushrooms.
4
Cook for several minutes.
5
Add ale, water and bay leaves.
6
Bring to a boil, cover and simmer gently for 2- 2.
7
5 hours, until the meat is falling off the bone.
8
Remove the birds.
9
Cool the juices completely and remove the excess fat.
10
Once the birds are cool, remove the meat from the bones.
11
Return the meat to the juices, reheating slowly.
12
Serve on the slices of bread, dribbling on plenty of juice.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 pieces bacon, chopped in large pieces, 3 cloves garlic, chopped, 4 4 small pheasants or 4 small Cornish hens, 1 cup coarsely chopped mushroom, and more.

Yes, Medieval Game Bird falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Medieval Game Bird

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