Pheasant With Bacon and Sour Cream Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
🥘 Servings: 4
Description:
Brace yourself for a tantalizing journey through Swedish culinary tradition with this exquisite Pheasant With Bacon and Sour Cream recipe. Crafted with a touch of nostalgia from the Poultry and Game Cookbook, this dish harks back to a time when slow-cooked perfection was the hallmark of fine dining. While some may opt for the trendy rare approach, we embrace the timeless allure of a longer, slower cooking method, infusing each succulent bite with rich flavors and tender textures. Prepare to elevate your palate and transport your senses to the rustic charm of Scandinavia with this delectable creation.
Ingredients:
- 1-2 pheasants
- 2 slices of bacon
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 1 cup of light sour cream
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 586.6
- Fat: 40.2g
- Saturated Fat: 17.4g
- Cholesterol: 201.7mg
- Sodium: 261.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 4.6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 0.1g
- Protein: 49.1g
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Pre-heat the oven to moderate. |
| 2 | Carefully loosen the skin over the breasts of the pheasants and insert a piece of bacon under the skin over each breast. |
| 3 | Pull the skin back over the breasts, and brush the birds liberally with the melted butter. |
| 4 | Fold the wings under the body of the birds, tie the legs together loosely, and place the birds in a casserole dish. |
| 5 | Roast, uncovered in the centre of the oven for 15 minutes, until the birds begin to brown. |
| 6 | Pour the sour cream over the birds and season with salt and pepper. |
| 7 | Cover and cook for 40 to 55 minutes. |
| 8 | Transfer the birds to a heated serving platter and keep hot. |
| 9 | Stir the cream into the pan juices, on top of the stove. |
| 10 | Simmer gently until the sauce has thickened, adjust the seasoning, and serve with the pheasants. |
Indulge in the comforting aromas as your kitchen transforms into a culinary haven. From the tantalizing sizzle of bacon to the velvety embrace of sour cream, each ingredient harmonizes to create a symphony of flavors. So, gather your loved ones, uncork a bottle of your favorite wine, and embark on a gastronomic adventure that will leave you craving for more. With its perfect balance of savory indulgence and heartwarming nostalgia, this Pheasant With Bacon and Sour Cream recipe is sure to become a cherished favorite for years to come.
