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Pheasant Braised in Gin and Juniper Recipe

Pheasant Braised in Gin and Juniper Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 whole pheasant
salt & freshly ground black pepper
thin sheets pork fat or blanched sliced bacon
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3/4 cup slivered shallots or 3/4 cup green onion
1/2 tsp 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 tbsp minced parsley
2 tbsp butter (optional)

Directions:

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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	478.51 Kcal (2003 kJ)
Calories from fat	190.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.13g	33%
Cholesterol	92.07mg	31%
Sodium	49.19mg	2%
Potassium	442.05mg	9%
Total Carbs	7.1g	2%
Sugars	3.35g	13%
Dietary Fiber	1.34g	5%
Protein	27.5g	55%
Vitamin C	14.8mg	25%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	1.8mg	10%
Calcium	37.3mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	198.35 Kcal (830 kJ)
Calories from fat	78.82 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.76g	33%
Cholesterol	38.17mg	31%
Sodium	20.39mg	2%
Potassium	183.24mg	9%
Total Carbs	2.94g	2%
Sugars	1.39g	13%
Dietary Fiber	0.56g	5%
Protein	11.4g	55%
Vitamin C	6.1mg	25%
Iron	0.7mg	10%
Calcium	15.4mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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