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Braised Pheasant With Haggis Stuffing – Scotland

January 27, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Eggs, Meats, Dairy		Chefs, Christmas, Of, Twelve	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1		1 lb haggis
2	T	Whisky
1	T	Parsley, chopped
6	oz	Fresh white breadcrumbs
1		Whole egg, beaten
		Salt and pepper
2		1 1/2 lb young hen
		pheasants 1 1/2 to 2
2	T	Oil
2		Onions, finely chopped
2		Carrots, peeled and chopped
2		Sticks celery, peeled and
		chopped
2		Cloves garlic, crushed
1		Leek, chopped
1/2	pt	Chicken stock
1	T	Juniper berries, dry roasted
		and
		crushed
8		Whisky
8		Whipping cream
1	t	Lemon juice
		Salt and pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/gas mark 5.  For the stuffing, place the
haggis in a deep saucepan and cover with  water. Bring to the boil and
simmer for 30 minutes, remove and drain.  Cut open the haggis and place
in a bowl. Add the remaining stuffing  ingredients and season to taste.
Stuff the necks of the pheasants and  secure.  Add the oil to a hot
enamelled casserole or roasting tray. Season the  birds well with salt
and pepper and brown the pheasants all over.  Remove and add the onions
and vegetable and lightly brown. Return the  pheasants to the pan and
pour over half the whisky. Flame, and when  the flames die down, add
the stock and juniper berries. Cover well  and bake in the oven for
about 45 minutes, or until tender. This  could take a little longer
depending on the age of the birds. Remove  the birds and cut into 4
joints, 2 legs and 2 breasts.  To finish the dish, keep the joints warm
in a serving dish while  making the sauce. Strain the juices and return
to the pan. Now add  the remaining whisky, cream and lemon juice and
reduce to a good  consistency. Season to taste and serve around the
pheasants.  Converted by MC_Buster.  Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.

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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 608 Calories From Fat: 253 Total Fat: 28.3g Cholesterol: 140.5mg Sodium: 763mg Potassium: 1212.7mg Carbohydrates: 44.8g Fiber: 8g Sugar: 13.3g Protein: 41.1g