Golden Roast Pheasant

* Exported from MasterCook *

GOLDEN ROAST PHEASANT

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Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Game

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 ea Orange
1 x S&p to taste
1/4 ts Paprika
3 ea Sprigs parsley
3 ea Slices bacon
1/2 c Golden raisins
1 ea Pheasant,2.5lb
1/2 ts Dried sage
3 ea Garlic cloves
4 tb Butter,room temp
1 c Dry white wine

1) Preheat oven 350F 2) Squeeze juice of 1/2 the
orange into cavity & over skin of bird.Rub bird inside
& out w/blend of next 3 items.Cut remaining orange in
half & place in cavity w/garlic & parsley. 3) Spread
butter over breast of bird & place,breast side up,in
shallow pan. Place bacon over breast. 4) Cover w/foil&
bake 45min. 5) Heat wine to boiling over high heat.Add
raisins,remove from heat & let stand for 45min. 6)
Remove foil & pour wine mixture over pheasant.Bake
uncovered,basting frequently,until juice runs clear
when a thigh is pierced.(about 45min) 7) Remove
pheasant w/bacon to platter.Spoon some raisin sauce
over top & pour remainder into sauceboat.Serve
immeadiately.



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