PHEASANT WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE

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"My Uncle Stanley, an avid hunter and fisherman, encouraged me to try game cooking, and this recipe is one of my successes," relates Sharon Shamosh from Rockville Center, New York. The tangy orange-cranberry sauce that complements the tender meat makes it ideal for the holidays.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pheasant (2 to 3 pounds)
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1 cup sugar
1 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Sprinkle cavity of pheasant with 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Place pheasant on a rack in shallow roasting pan. Drizzle with butter; sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper. Cover and bake at 325° for 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 40-60 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 180°, basting with pan juices frequently., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, orange juice and cinnamon. Cook over medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until the berries begin to pop, stirring frequently. Stir in the orange zest. Simmer 5 minutes longer. Cover pheasant with foil and let stand for 10 minutes before carving. Serve sauce with pheasant.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 619 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 165mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (61g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 54g protein.

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This recipe is a must-try for any pheasant lover. The meat is tender and flavorful, and the cranberry sauce is the perfect accompaniment.


Timothy Chien
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This dish is sure to impress your guests. The pheasant is cooked to perfection and the cranberry sauce is the perfect finishing touch.


Ali Ibrahim
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This recipe is a keeper! The pheasant was moist and juicy, and the cranberry sauce was the perfect complement. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a perfect meal.


michael tuck
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The pheasant was tender and flavorful, and the cranberry sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I will definitely be making this again.


Noah Sateh
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This dish was a showstopper at our Thanksgiving dinner. The pheasant was cooked to perfection and the cranberry sauce was the perfect accompaniment. I highly recommend this recipe!


Tonya Amick
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The sauce was too tart for my taste.


Shahzada Gak
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pheasant turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Emily Griffith
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The pheasant was a bit dry, but the cranberry sauce was delicious.


Tushar Sutradhar
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This recipe is a keeper! The pheasant was moist and juicy, and the cranberry sauce was the perfect complement. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a perfect meal.


Malik Imad
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The pheasant was tender and flavorful, and the cranberry sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I will definitely be making this again.


Jade Ndwandwe
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This dish was a showstopper at our Thanksgiving dinner. The pheasant was cooked to perfection and the cranberry sauce was the perfect accompaniment. I highly recommend this recipe!


Fahimullah Saify
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The sauce was too tart for my taste.


Tulsi Sapkota
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pheasant turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


SM Vines
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The pheasant was a bit dry, but the cranberry sauce was delicious.


Rukhia Sume
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This is my new favorite pheasant recipe! The cranberry sauce really elevates the dish and makes it special. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a perfect meal.


Kimberly mutetse
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I've never cooked pheasant before, but this recipe made it easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the dish turned out perfectly. The pheasant was moist and juicy, and the cranberry sauce was tangy and sweet.


Tashshawna Hawthorne
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This pheasant with cranberry sauce was a hit at our dinner party! The meat was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.