Spiced Guinea Fowl Recipe

Name: Spiced Guinea Fowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 guinea fowl, halved and trimmed; SAUCE; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 2 ounces butter; 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup red currant jelly; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Servings: persons

2 guinea fowl, halved and trimmed
SAUCE
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 ounces butter
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup red currant jelly
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon vegetable oil

1
Prepare the sauce by combining all the ingredients in a food processor or blender.
2
Put the guinea fowl skin side down in a baking dish and pour the sauce over.
3
Cover the dish with plastic-wrap and leave in a cool place until you are ready to cook.
4
You can do this as far ahead as the night before and refrigerate it.
5
Pre-heat the oven to moderate.
6
Discard the wrap and cover the dish with with a lid or foil.
7
Cook in the center of the oven for 20 minutes.
8
Remove the lid or foil, and turn the birds.
9
Cook uncovered for a further 20 minutes, basting once or twice with the sauce.
10
Transfer the birds to serving plates, season the sauce and spoon a little over each of the portions.
11
Serve the rest seperately.
12
This is good served with steamed rice, and it's a good way to cook pheasant or chicken quarters.

139

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 guinea fowl, halved and trimmed, SAUCE, 1 clove garlic, crushed, 2 ounces butter, and more.

Yes, Spiced Guinea Fowl falls under the General 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!

Spiced Guinea Fowl

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