Pheasant Roast

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A classic, aromatic roast featuring tender pheasant infused with garlic, lemon, and herbs
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This elegant Pheasant Roast transforms gamey meat into a tender, succulent centerpiece perfect for holiday gatherings or special Sunday dinners. The bird is stuffed with aromatic garlic, fresh lemon, and celery leaves, then basted with butter to ensure moist, golden skin. Bacon wraps keep the breast meat from drying out, while the surrounding onions absorb the rich pan juices. The result is a deeply flavorful, savory dish that pairs beautifully with roasted potatoes or crusty bread for soaking up the delicious drippings. It’s a show-stopping meal that feels luxurious yet remains approachable for home cooks looking to impress guests with a traditional, hearty roast.

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Pheasant Roast

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 78.2

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This elegant Pheasant Roast transforms gamey meat into a tender, succulent centerpiece perfect for holiday gatherings or special Sunday dinners. The bird is stuffed with aromatic garlic, fresh lemon, and celery leaves, then basted with butter to ensure moist, golden skin. Bacon wraps keep the breast meat from drying out, while the surrounding onions absorb the rich pan juices. The result is a deeply flavorful, savory dish that pairs beautifully with roasted potatoes or crusty bread for soaking up the delicious drippings. It&# 226;ÂÂs a show-stopping meal that feels luxurious yet remains approachable for home cooks looking to impress guests with a traditional, hearty roast.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
  2. Sprinkle the pheasant inside and out with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Place the bay leaf, crushed garlic, celery leaves, and lemon slices into the cavity of the bird.
  4. Tie the legs together with kitchen string and tuck the wing tips under the body.
  5. Soak cheesecloth in melted butter and place it over the breast meat, then cover with bacon slices.
  6. Place the bird in a roasting pan and arrange the sliced onions around it.
  7. Pour chicken broth into the bottom of the pan.
  8. Roast for approximately 1 hour, basting frequently with pan juices, until the internal temperature reaches 165ðF (74ðC) and the meat is tender.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 78.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.0g4%
Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 4.2mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 18.8g7%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g26%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 1.9g4%

* 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, roast, game bird, lemon, garlic, bacon, herbs, dinner party, holiday meal, comfort food, traditional, oven roast, savory, weekend cooking, family dinner, aromatic, rich, gamey, classic, main course
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