Roast Wild Pheasant Recipe

Elevate your game with this mouthwatering roast wild pheasant recipe! Perfect for a special occasion or an adventurous weeknight dinner, this recipe yields a juicy and flavorful pheasant every time. This well-tested recipe ensures tender, succulent meat, thanks to a few key tips. Learn how to choose a young bird (key indicator: check the spur!), and master the art of roasting for the ultimate culinary experience. Impress your friends and family with this classic dish!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 110 mins
Calories 797.3 kcal
Protein 185g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Roast Wild Pheasant

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How to Make Roast Wild Pheasant

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Gently salt the inside of the pheasant (about 1 tsp). Rub the salt in with your fingers.
  3. Prepare your favorite herbed stuffing (approx. 1 cup). Loosely fill the pheasant cavity.
  4. Truss the pheasant legs together using kitchen twine. Place the pheasant breast-side up on a rack in a roasting pan.
  5. Arrange 4-6 slices of bacon over the breast, overlapping slightly.
  6. Roast for 75 minutes. Baste with pan juices halfway through.
  7. Continue roasting for an additional 35 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165°F (74°C) and the juices run clear. Let rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

60 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

65g

Carbs

0g