ROASTED SCOTTISH PHEASANTS WITH APRICOTS AND DATES '21' CLUB
Categories Game Poultry Roast Christmas Dried Fruit Date Triple Sec White Wine Fall Gourmet
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small heatproof bowl cover apricots with boiling water and soak 10 minutes. Drain apricots and cut into quarters. In a small saucepan simmer wine, liqueur, lime juice, and sugar 5 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cut off legs of pheasants and reserve for another use. Sprinkle pheasants inside and out with pepper and salt to taste. Put 1 teaspoon thyme and 1 bay leaf in cavity of each pheasant and close cavities with skewers or toothpicks so that pheasants hold their shape.
- Brush pheasants with oil and in a roasting pan arrange, breast side down. Roast pheasants 20 minutes and discard any fat in roasting pan. Turn pheasants over and to pan add apricots, wine mixture, and dates. Roast pheasants, adding about 1/2 cup water if all liquid evaporates, 25 minutes more, or until thermometer inserted in thickest part of breast registers 160°F. Let pheasants stand 10 minutes.
- Transfer pheasants to a cutting board and cut each in half. Serve pheasants with apricot date sauce and garnish with thyme.
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HR Hasin
h.h@aol.comThis was my first time cooking pheasant, and I was very impressed with this recipe. The pheasant was cooked perfectly and the apricots and dates added a delicious sweetness. I will definitely be making this again!
Boineelo Obuilr
boineelo-obuilr@gmail.comI've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The pheasant is always moist and flavorful, and the apricots and dates add a lovely sweetness. I usually serve this dish with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes.
Sherri Logan
s-logan45@hotmail.co.ukThis recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it is definitely worth it. The pheasant is cooked to perfection and the apricots and dates add a wonderful flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pheasant.
Bionic_Turtl3
bionic_turtl317@gmail.comI made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The pheasant was so tender and juicy, and the apricots and dates added a lovely sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.
Jana Fathy
f_jana74@hotmail.frThis is a great recipe for a special occasion. The pheasant is very flavorful and the apricots and dates add a touch of elegance. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a sophisticated and delicious dish.
Zk Bhatti
zkbhatti28@gmail.comI love this recipe! The pheasant is always cooked perfectly and the apricots and dates add a wonderful flavor. I usually serve this dish with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes.
Daniel Ndambuki
dn@yahoo.comThis was my first time cooking pheasant, and I was very impressed with this recipe. The pheasant was cooked perfectly and the apricots and dates added a delicious sweetness. I will definitely be making this again!
Sidet Sidi
sidi.s@hotmail.co.ukI've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The pheasant is always moist and flavorful, and the apricots and dates add a lovely sweetness. I usually serve this dish with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes.
Ansar Ahmed
ansar.ahmed@hotmail.comThis recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it is definitely worth it. The pheasant is cooked to perfection and the apricots and dates add a wonderful flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pheasant.
Nicholas Chemiat
nicholas73@gmail.comI made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The pheasant was so tender and juicy, and the apricots and dates added a lovely sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.
Lady MeMe
l.m10@hotmail.frThis is a great recipe for a special occasion. The pheasant is very flavorful and the apricots and dates add a touch of elegance. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a sophisticated and delicious dish.
Mario Soza
mario_soza@hotmail.frI love this recipe! The pheasant is always cooked perfectly and the apricots and dates add a wonderful flavor. I usually serve this dish with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes.
Bliss Robertson
robertson26@hotmail.comThis was my first time cooking pheasant, and I was very pleased with the results. The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out beautifully. The pheasant was moist and tender, and the apricots and dates added a delicious sweetness. I will def
Shahbaz Sskss
sskss-shahbaz@yahoo.comI have made this recipe several times and it is always a crowd-pleaser. The pheasant is always moist and flavorful, and the apricots and dates add a lovely sweetness. I highly recommend this recipe!
Safiya Alansari
safiya.a@hotmail.frThis recipe was a hit with my dinner guests! The pheasant was cooked to perfection and the apricots and dates added a wonderful sweetness and depth of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a unique and delicious way t