Pheasant in red wine - germany

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 large Pheasant-whole
6 tablespoons Butter-soft
Salt & pepper
1 cup Red wine
1 cup Cold water
½ Bay leaf
2 slices Bacon
1 cup Mushrooms
1 tablespoon Flour
⅓ cup Heavy cream

Directions

From : Sallie Krebs, Thu 06 Jul 95 04:00, Area: COOKING Rub pheasant cavity with one tablespoon of the soft butter, salt and pepper literally, then truss bird securely.

In a heavy skillet or large dutch oven, heat three tablespoons of butter over a low fire, add pheasant and brown on both sides. When the pheasant is browned, transfer to a plate. Add a half cup of chopped onions and cook until golden brown, then add the wine and bring to a boil. Stir in the water, bay leaf, salt and pepper to taste. Return the pheasant to the casserole, drape the bacon across the breast, cover and simmer for forty five minutes. Remove the bird to a warm platter, cover with foil, while you make the sauce.

SAUCE

In a skillet, melt the remaining butter over high heat, do not burn.

When the foam subsides add the mushrooms and cook for three minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the flour and stir for about one minute, gradually add the cream until sauce thickens. Taste for seasoning.

Carve the pheasant into serving pieces, pour the sauce on top and serve at once.

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