BRAISED PHEASANT WITH SAUERKRAUT

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Braised Pheasant With Sauerkraut image

Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pheasants, 2 pounds each cleaned weight, preferably trussed, with necks and hearts
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 pound fatback, cut into 1/4-inch cubes, about 1/2 cup
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 whole cloves garlic, peeled
1 cup dry white wine
2 tart apples, peeled, cored and sliced thin
2 pounds sauerkraut, rinsed and drained well
1 cup chicken broth
2 bay leaves
2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
12 juniper berries, optional

Steps:

  • Sprinkle pheasants inside and out with salt and pepper.
  • Heat fatback in casserole large enough to hold pheasants without crowding. Add necks and hearts. When fatback is slightly rendered add pheasants, placing them on one side. Cook about 3 minutes or until golden brown on one side and turn. Cook 2 or 3 minutes on second side until golden brown. Continue cooking and turning until golden brown. Browning time is 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Add onion and garlic and stir. Cook about 3 minutes.
  • Add wine and stir around bottom. Add apple slices and sauerkraut, distributing it over and around birds.
  • Add broth, bay leaves, thyme, juniper berries, salt and pepper. Cover closely and cook 45 minutes to 1 hour or until pheasants are tender. Untruss pheasants and cut into serving pieces. Serve with sauerkraut and apples and buttered boiled potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 448, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 1118 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

anish poudel
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out amazing. The pheasant was moist and flavorful, and the sauerkraut was tangy and delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Rawlston Rogers
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This is a great recipe for a cold winter night. The pheasant is warming and the sauerkraut is tangy and refreshing.


Chukwuebuka Innocent
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I'm not a fan of sauerkraut, but I loved this dish. The pheasant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.


Samara Deabreu
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The pheasant is incredibly tender and the sauerkraut is tangy and delicious.


Upendra Adhikari
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I love pheasant and this recipe did not disappoint. The meat was cooked to perfection and the sauerkraut was flavorful.


Ahmad raza Raza
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This was my first time cooking pheasant and it turned out great. The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious.


Md Ronny
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I've made this dish for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pheasant is always tender and juicy, and the sauerkraut is the perfect accompaniment.


Mentesnot Yilma
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This is a great recipe for a cold winter night. The pheasant is warming and the sauerkraut is tangy and refreshing.


Shahin alam Hridoy
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I'm not a fan of sauerkraut, but I loved this dish. The pheasant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.


Katie Chachibaia
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The pheasant is incredibly tender and the sauerkraut is tangy and delicious.


Khalid Kamal (Khalidoo)
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I love pheasant and this recipe did not disappoint. The meat was cooked to perfection and the sauerkraut was flavorful.


Declan Belanger
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This was my first time cooking pheasant and it turned out great. The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious.


kawsar hasan
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The pheasant is always tender and juicy, and the sauerkraut is the perfect complement.


Muhammad shahidullah
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The pheasant is impressive and the sauerkraut is a nice touch.


Juan Espinosa
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I'm not a huge fan of pheasant, but this dish was delicious. The meat was cooked perfectly and the sauerkraut was a great accompaniment.


jay Merck
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This was an amazing dish! The pheasant was tender and flavorful, and the sauerkraut was tangy and complex. I will definitely be making this again.