Got a nice pheasant to cook up

[DaMadman]

Brother in law was kind enough to give me one of his pheasants he brought home from a hunt he went on. What are some of your favorite Pheasant recipes?

I am a rather creative cook so I am sure I could come up with something or just cook it like any other chicken type bird but I would really like to hear some of your favorites before I cook this thing.

Thanks in advance

[gspsonny03]

I breast the bird, sprinkle on my favorite spices and cook him on the grill. Now that's some good eating. You can take the legs and thighs cut them apart stick them into a crockpot, cook them for a half-a-day take them out when they start falling off the bones, cut them into half inch pieces mix them into a pot of noodles and there you have pheasant and noodles. Oh don't forget to put in your favorite spices while cooking.

[McPat]

Madman,
I've posted many pheasant recipes before and you can find them in the archives. But since that is such a pain, I'll give you some of my favorites. BTW these are all made up of cut up peices, you know-wings, breasts, legs, thighs, and backs. Also I'll assume you will use any of your favorite herbs and spices in any quantity you see fit. I personally like any combination of ground black pepper, curry, parsley, onoin powder, garlic powder, paprika, sage, basil, and oregano. In some cases I will sautee' real onions and garlic and use that instead of using the powder, especially if I bake in a sauce or soup (maybe roast the garlic). Hey, it's all up to the chef, but really, dress any of these recipes however you like. That's what gives the dishes individuality. I also always spray cooking spray in my pan when I'm baking.

#1 Real easy:
Bake pieces in a 350 degree oven for about an hour or so covered in cream of anything soup.

#2 Still real easy:
Cover first with dry onion soup mix (I like Mrs. Grass) then mix red French dressing and apricot jam and drizzle over. Bake @350 for 1 1/2 hours basting every 30 minutes.

#3 Grandma's way:
Dredge pieces in eggs, water, or milk-whatever and flour (use your dry spices and herbs). Quick pan fry till golden brown. Bake @350 for an hour.

#4 Deep fry:
Get out the old turkey fryer and use the small pan with the basket. Slice or cube as much of the bird as you can. I find the breast and thighs are best, but use all you can. Deep fry at abour 350-375 till they float. Pull out of the fryer and immediately salt and pepper. Drag the pieces through some BBQ sauce or Ranch dressing and enjoy. (BTW if the pheasant has been plucked instead of skinned, deep fry it whole like a chikcen or turkey.)

#5 Oh yeah, easy again:
Bake @350 for one hour covered in Italian dressing.

I also have a wild rice-cream soup recipe, but it is quite involved. If you really want it, let me know. It's very good.

Let me know if you use any of these and how you like it!

McPat

[DaMadman]

Thanks for the ideas. I will be cooking the bird soon.

I will let everyone know how I liked it and how I cooked it

[Nulle]

Quick and easy : Slow cooker
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 carton of sour cream
Just let it cook until tender and ummmmmmmmmm good

[LoneWolf]

Best pheasant I ever made was pretty simple. I skinned the bird, then cut up an onion and an apple into small cubes (minced?). Stuffed the bird with these, then layed 4 strips of uncooked bacon over the top of the bird. Cooked it all in a covered roast pan at 350, for about an hour. tasted great, and the stuffing was almost like a sweet apple sauce.:D

[DaMadman]

man that sounds good. This bird was plucked so I am guessing that between the skin on the brid and the bacon that would make for some tasty eats.