Description
A savory and elegant dish featuring pheasant wrapped in crispy bacon for a delightful flavor experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole pheasant
- 8 slices bacon
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the pheasant inside and out with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
- Wrap the pheasant with bacon slices, covering it completely.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the bacon-wrapped pheasant on all sides until golden brown.
- Transfer the pheasant to a roasting pan and roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.
Notes
- Serve with seasonal vegetables or a light salad for a complete meal.
- Ensure the internal temperature of the pheasant reaches 165°F (74°C) for safety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pheasant
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg