Roast Pheasant Recipe

Name: Roast Pheasant
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, divided in half; 3 tablespoons flour, divided; 2 pheasants; 1 teaspoon sage; 4 -6 slices bacon; 1 medium onion, chopped fine; 1/2 cup sliced wild mushroom; 1 cup port wine; 1 cup chicken stock; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, divided in half
3 tablespoons flour, divided
2 pheasants
1 teaspoon sage
4 -6 slices bacon
1 medium onion, chopped fine
1/2 cup sliced wild mushroom
1 cup port wine
1 cup chicken stock
salt and pepper

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0.
2
Melt half a stick of butter in roasting pan. Dredge the pheasants in 2 tbsp of the flour and gently brown them over medium heat for 3 minutes. Combine half of the remaining butter with the sage and rub it inside each pheasant.
3
Place the pheasants breast side up in the roasting pan and cover with the bacon slices. Roast the birds for 35 minutes and baste frquently to ensure they will not dry out.
4
Transfer the pheasants to a serving dish. Leave just enough of the fat in the pan to brown the onion. Add the mushrooms to the onion and toss for a few minutes. Add the remaining tbsp flour and whisk until smooth. Gradually pour in the port and chicken stock.
5
Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove any scum fromthe surface, season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve on the side as a gravy.

899

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, divided in half, 3 tablespoons flour, divided, 2 pheasants, 1 teaspoon sage, and more.

Yes, Roast Pheasant 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.

Roast Pheasant

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