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sean
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Posted: Tue Dec 06, 05 1:54 pm Post subject: Pheasant question
I've just been given a pheasant. I've plucked and drawn chickens before and I assume that the principle's the same. Any particular tips/things I should be aware of? She was shot on Saturday BTW.

judith

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Posted: Tue Dec 06, 05 1:58 pm Post subject:
Unless I want to roast the bird whole (which isn't very often), I normally skin pheasants. Then gut in the same way as chickens.

sean
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Posted: Tue Dec 06, 05 2:01 pm Post subject:
I was planning on roasting this one. It seems youngish and reasonably plump to me. And I haven't had roast pheasant in ages.

judith

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Posted: Tue Dec 06, 05 2:08 pm Post subject:
You should be fine then - everything is in pretty much the same place as on a chicken. What's your secret for roasting a pheasant without the breast drying out or the legs being undercooked?

bernie-woman

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Posted: Tue Dec 06, 05 2:10 pm Post subject:
Are you going to hang it? I like mine hung for about a week after they have been killed. I just make sure I put bacon over it when roasting Oh and make sure you know all of the lyrics to the pheasant pluckers song

Behemoth

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Posted: Tue Dec 06, 05 2:12 pm Post subject:
I tend to roas them whole but not bother eating the legs - they go with the remainder for stock.

sean
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Posted: Tue Dec 06, 05 2:12 pm Post subject:
I haven't got one. Maybe some kind person will read this thread and offer tips.

judith

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Posted: Tue Dec 06, 05 2:17 pm Post subject:
Forgot to say: the tendons in the legs are very chewy IMO, so if you pull them out after removing the feet it will make your eating experience easier. I've never got the hang of doing it all at one go, so I sort of hook each one out individually and pull hard.

bernie-woman

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Posted: Tue Dec 06, 05 2:20 pm Post subject:
I don't tend to bother with the legs either

dpack

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Posted: Tue Dec 06, 05 4:30 pm Post subject:
i skin and stew usually .if roasting pierce with a pointy thing and stuff butter into the meat , roast in foil until done and brown under the grill .

Treacodactyl
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Posted: Tue Dec 06, 05 4:54 pm Post subject:
I tend to roast them breast side down and turn rightway up for the last 5 mins. You could always remove the legs when done and cook the rest a bit longer. Chefs perk.

Gervase

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Posted: Tue Dec 06, 05 5:18 pm Post subject:
A pair of pliers is handy for getting the tendons out of the leg. Pheasants like to be roasted fast and hot, especially young hens. Bard it with some bacon and then give it a short blast at Mark 8.

mochyn

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Posted: Tue Dec 06, 05 5:55 pm Post subject:
I don't roast them: we both love Kentish pheasant pudding so that's what I do. Doesn't matter how rough you've been with drawing/skinning!

coyotekiller

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Posted: Wed Dec 21, 05 7:41 pm Post subject:
Hi Mochyn. Please tell me. What is kentish pheasant pudding. I have eight in freezer so looking for something new. Thanks,...ck

gil
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Posted: Wed Dec 21, 05 8:54 pm Post subject:
You can hang pheasants for 7-10 days depending on when you want to eat them - an outbuilding is perfect, or a shed. I wouldn't skin it. Pot roast is also a good option, on lower heat.

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