Creamed Pheasant

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A rich, comforting dish featuring tender game bird braised in a silky onion and cream sauce
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This Creamed Pheasant recipe transforms lean game bird into a luxurious, tender main course. The pheasant is slowly braised with sweet onions until fork-tender, then finished with a velvety light cream sauce that coats every bite. It’s a classic comfort food dish that balances the earthy flavor of wild game with the smooth richness of dairy. Perfect for a cozy winter dinner or a special weekend meal, this dish pairs beautifully with dumplings, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce. Simple ingredients come together to create a deeply satisfying and elegant plate.

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Creamed Pheasant

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 626.4

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This Creamed Pheasant recipe transforms lean game bird into a luxurious, tender main course. The pheasant is slowly braised with sweet onions until fork-tender, then finished with a velvety light cream sauce that coats every bite. It&# 226;ÂÂs a classic comfort food dish that balances the earthy flavor of wild game with the smooth richness of dairy. Perfect for a cozy winter dinner or a special weekend meal, this dish pairs beautifully with dumplings, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce. Simple ingredients come together to create a deeply satisfying and elegant plate.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Clean the pheasant and cut it into serving-sized pieces.
  2. If desired, soak the pheasant pieces in very cold water for 2 hours to tenderize, then pat dry.
  3. Season the flour with salt and pepper, then dredge the pheasant pieces in the seasoned flour.
  4. Heat the shortening in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
  5. Brown the pheasant pieces slowly on both sides until golden, turning once, then remove from the pot.
  6. Return the pheasant to the pot and top evenly with the chopped onions.
  7. Pour 1 cup of water into the pot, cover tightly, and reduce heat to low.
  8. Cook on the stovetop or bake in a 325ðF (163ðC) oven until the meat is tender, approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
  9. About 1 hour and 20 minutes before the end of cooking time, pour the light cream over the pheasant and onions.
  10. Continue cooking until the sauce thickens slightly and the pheasant is fully tender.
  11. Serve hot with dumplings or your favorite starch.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 626.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 52.0g80%
Saturated Fat 23.5g118%
Cholesterol 66.0mg22%
Sodium 10.8mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 35.5g12%
Dietary Fiber 2.9g12%
Sugars 6.6g
Protein 5.6g12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: pheasant, creamed, game bird, braised, comfort food, onion sauce, winter dinner, slow cooked, hearty, savory, tender, rustic
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