PHEASANT BRAISED IN GIN AND JUNIPER

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Make and share this Pheasant Braised in Gin and Juniper recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Iowahorse

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 whole pheasant
salt & freshly ground black pepper
thin sheets pork fat or blanched sliced bacon
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 cup slivered shallots or 3/4 cup green onion
1/2 teaspoon crushed juniper berries
2 bay leaves
2/3 cup good gin
1/4 cup dry sherry
3 cups rich game bird stock or 3 cups chicken stock
3 tablespoons minced parsley
2 tablespoons butter (optional)

Steps:

  • Season the pheasant with salt and pepper and truss to help maintain its shape.
  • Completely wrap the bird with the pork fat, tying with twine if necessary.
  • In a heavy bottomed casserole, sear the bird until golden brown on all sides.
  • Remove the pheasant and pour off the fat.
  • Add the oil and shallots and saute until just beginning to color.
  • Add the juniper, bay leaves, liquids and pheasant, cover the casserole and simmer for 35 to 45 minutes or until bird is tender (check at leg joint).
  • Remove the pheasant to a serving platter, discard fat wrap and keep warm.
  • Strain braising liquid, discarding solids and skim off fat.
  • Reduce mixture quickly over high heat to a light sauce consistency.
  • Off heat, whisk in the parsley and butter and season with salt and pepper.
  • Carve pheasant into serving pieces, and ladle with sauce and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1209, Fat 50.9, SaturatedFat 12.6, Cholesterol 284, Sodium 179.3, Carbohydrate 14.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1.2, Protein 92.6

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