Pheasants with Port Wine Sauce Recipe

Name: Pheasants with Port Wine Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 each pheasant; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon thyme; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg ground; 1/4 teaspoon parsley leaves; 2 slices bacon; 1/4 cup chicken broth; 1/4 cup port wine

Servings: persons

2 each pheasant
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg ground
1/4 teaspoon parsley leaves
2 slices bacon
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup port wine

1
Brush pheasants with butter; place, breast side up, on a rack in a large roasting pan, and broil 5 minutes.
2
Remove from oven; rub each pheasant with 18 teaspoon each of salt, pepper, onion powder, thyme, nutmeg, and parsley.
3
Place a strip of bacon lengthwise over each pheasant.
4
Insert meat thermometer in breast or thigh of one bird, making sure it does not touch bone.
5
Cover and bake at 375F (190C) F for 1 hour.
6
Combine broth and port wine, stirring well.
7
Remove bacon from pheasants.
8
Continue to bake, uncovered, until meat thermometer registers 185 degrees F (35 to 45 minutes), basting frequently with broth mixture.
9
Garnish with grapes, if desired.
10
Serve with Port Wine Sauce.

157

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 each pheasant, 2 tablespoons butter, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, Pheasants with Port Wine Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Pheasants with Port Wine Sauce

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