Stuffed pheasants recipe

Stuffed Pheasants recipe

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The Stuffed Pheasants recipe is a delightful and elegant dish that will impress your guests. This recipe involves stuffing the pheasants with a flavorful mixture of herbs, spices, and breadcrumbs, resulting in tender and juicy meat. The pheasants are then roasted to perfection, creating a crispy and golden exterior. With its rich flavors and beautiful presentation, this recipe is perfect for special occasions or a lavish dinner.

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Ingredients

2	pheasants, ready to cook
800 g	potatoes
2 tbsp	breadcrumbs
500 g	root vegetables, e.g. celeriac, parsley root, carrots, peeled and diced
2	onions, chopped
2	shallots, finely chopped
50 g	butter
225 g	chestnuts, cooked, peeled and chopped
2 tbsp	maple syrup
2 tbsp	mixed fresh herbs, chopped
	salt and pepper
	nutmeg
	butter, in flakes
	cranberry compote

Instructions

For the stuffing melt the butter in a saucepan. Quickly sauté shallots, herbs and chestnuts. Add the breadcrumbs and gently brown the mixture, stirring constantly. Season with salt and pepper.

Fill the pheasants with the stuffing, then close the openings with kitchen twine or toothpicks. Rub the pheasants with salt and pepper.

Butter a roasting pan, divide the vegetables in the pan and place the pheasants on top. Brush the pheasant breasts with maple syrup and divide some butter flakes on top. Roast in the preheated oven (200°C) for approximately 35 minutes.

Peel and dice the potatoes. Cook in salted water, drain, then mash with butter and milk. Season to taste with salt and nutmeg.

Serve the pheasants with the mashed potatoes, root vegetables and cranberry compote.

Preparation time:
ca. 40 min
Cooking / Baking Time:
ca. 45 min
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a