Pheasant Braised In Gin And Juniper

Recipe Ingredients

1		Pheasant
		Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1		Pork fat - <<or>>
		Blanched sliced bacon
2 tablespoons	30ml	Vegetable oil
3/4 cup	177ml	Slivered shallots - <<or>>
		Green onions
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Juniper berries - crushed
2		Bay leaves
2/3 cup	157ml	Good gin
1/4 cup	59ml	Dry sherry
3 cups	711ml	Rich game bird or chicken stock
3 tablespoons	45ml	Minced parsley
2 tablespoons	30ml	Butter - (optional)
		Salt and freshly ground pepper

Recipe Instructions

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, sautee the bird until golden brown on all sides.

Remove the pheasant and pour off the fat. Add the oil and shallots and sautee until just beginning to color. Add the juniper, bay and liquids and cover the casserole and simmer for 35-45 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.

Pour sauce over and serve immediately with roasted young vegetables, if desired.

Source:
JOHN ASH SHOW #JA9759

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