Honey Roasted Pheasant

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 - 3 lbs farm raised pheasants
  • honey
  • salt
  • ground black pepper
  • granulated garlic powder
  • tarragon
  • thyme
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
  2. Place the pheasant into a baking dish.
  3. Pour lemon juice over the pheasant.
  4. Generously spread the honey over the entire bird.
  5. Season the cavities of the pheasant generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, tarragon& thyme.
  6. Lightly sprinkle the outside of the pheasant with salt, pepper, garlic powder, tarragon& thyme.
  7. Place into the bottom third of the oven& roast until done, which will be when you puncture the bird& the juices run clear.
  8. Be careful not to over cook the pheasant, as it is a very dry bird with very little fat.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

327 kcal 16% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14g 28% DV
Total Fat 3.3g 4% DV
Carbs 74.8g 27% DV
Fiber 14g 50% DV
Sugar 21.7g 43% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9735.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 1580.8mg 34% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 118.8mcg 13% DV
Vitamin C 53mg 59% DV
Calcium 526mg 40% DV
Iron 16.5mg 92% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Under 400 cal Low-fat

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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