Squab With Mushrooms and Pears Recipe

Name: Squab With Mushrooms and Pears
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 strips bacon, in 1/2-inch pieces; 1 ripe but firm Bosc pear, cored and diced; 1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, quartered; Salt and ground black pepper; 2 squabs; 1 tablespoon soft unsalted butter; 6 sprigs thyme, more for garnish; 6 sage leaves; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; ⅓ cup red wine; 2 tablespoons well-flavored chicken or veal stock

Servings: persons

2 strips bacon, in 1/2-inch pieces
1 ripe but firm Bosc pear, cored and diced
1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, quartered
Salt and ground black pepper
2 squabs
1 tablespoon soft unsalted butter
6 sprigs thyme, more for garnish
6 sage leaves
2 cloves garlic, crushed
⅓ cup red wine
2 tablespoons well-flavored chicken or veal stock

1
Heat oven to 450 degrees.
2
Mix together bacon, pear and mushrooms.
3
Season with salt and pepper.
4
Rinse and dry squabs.
5
Rub with butter.
6
Stuff cavity of each with 3 sprigs thyme, 3 sage leaves and a clove of garlic.
7
Place in baking dish and roast for 5 minutes.
8
Reduce heat to 400 degrees and roast 10 minutes more.
9
Remove from oven.
10
Wrap each squab in foil to keep warm.
11
Stir wine into baking dish, scraping the bottom.
12
Spread the mushroom mixture into the baking dish and cook for 20 minutes.
13
Stir in stock.
14
Increase oven temperature to 475 degrees.
15
Unwrap squabs and place them on top of the mushroom mixture.
16
Return the baking dish to the oven for 5 minutes.
17
Remove squabs to a cutting board.
18
Spread mushroom mixture, including any juices in the pan, on a warm serving platter.
19
Using poultry or kitchen shears, or a sharp heavy knife, cut the squabs in quarters.
20
Arrange on the platter and garnish with thyme sprigs.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 strips bacon, in 1/2-inch pieces, 1 ripe but firm Bosc pear, cored and diced, 1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, quartered, Salt and ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Squab With Mushrooms and Pears 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.

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Squab With Mushrooms and Pears

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