Passenger Pigeon Meal Recipe

Name: Passenger Pigeon Meal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large potatoes, in skins; 2 1/2 quarts water; 1 small chicken, cut up; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove; 2 celery ribs, cut into small pieces; 1/4 cup wine; Seasoning Bag; 2 teaspoons salt; 10 peppercorns, cracked; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon thyme; 1/2 teaspoon rosemary; Soup Vegetables; 1 large carrot, diced; 1 small potato; other vegetables, as desired (optional); Other ingredients; 4 tablespoons butter; 4 carrots, sliced thickly; 3 shallots, sliced

Servings: persons

4 large potatoes, in skins
2 1/2 quarts water
1 small chicken, cut up
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove
2 celery ribs, cut into small pieces
1/4 cup wine
Seasoning Bag
2 teaspoons salt
10 peppercorns, cracked
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon rosemary
Soup Vegetables
1 large carrot, diced
1 small potato
other vegetables, as desired (optional)
Other ingredients
4 tablespoons butter
4 carrots, sliced thickly
3 shallots, sliced

1
Boil potatoes in water and set aside to cool.
2
Add hen, onion, garlic, celery and wine to potato water.
3
Wrap spices in muslin cloth and knot. Put in kettle. Simmer for 45 minutes.
4
Remove hen and set aside. Add soup vegetables to stock.
5
Strip meat from neck and add back to soup along with giblets chopped finely.
6
Sliced cold boiled potatoes and brown in a skillet with butter.
7
After potatoes are browned remove from the skillet and brown the chicken. You may need to add more butter.
8
Remove chicken from skillet and lightly sautee carrots and shallots.
9
Serve soup, hen, carrots and potatoes.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large potatoes, in skins, 2 1/2 quarts water, 1 small chicken, cut up, 1 large onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Passenger Pigeon Meal 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Passenger Pigeon Meal

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Variations & substitutions

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