Pheasant In Sharp Sauce

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 -2 pheasant, trussed
  • salt
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • 14 fluid ounces chicken stock
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons wine vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne or 1/4 teaspoon red pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Melt the first butter with the oil in a heavy, lidded pan.
  2. Brown the pheasants on all sides.
  3. Season lightly with the salt and black pepper.
  4. Add the stock, vinegar, cayenne or red pepper and bring to simmering point.
  5. Cover and cook gently for 50-60 minutes, until tender.
  6. Transfer the pheasants to a heated serving dish and keep hot while you finish the sauce.
  7. Work the butter and flour together and gradually whisk small pieces into the stock, stirring constantly until it has all been absorbed.
  8. Stir in the sherry and adjust the seasoning.
  9. Simmer for 2 minutes, then spoon over the pheasants and serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

678 kcal 34% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.1g 30% DV
Total Fat 44.6g 57% DV
Carbs 67.2g 24% DV
Fiber 20.4g 73% DV
Sugar 3g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10109mg 100% DV
Potassium 984mg 21% DV
Cholesterol 101.3mg 34% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 732.3mcg 81% DV
Vitamin C 24.5mg 27% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 229.5mg 18% DV
Iron 9.4mg 52% DV

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

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