PHEASANT WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE

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"My Uncle Stanley, an avid hunter and fisherman, encouraged me to try game cooking, and this recipe is one of my successes," relates Sharon Shamosh from Rockville Center, New York. The tangy orange-cranberry sauce that complements the tender meat makes it ideal for the holidays.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pheasant (2 to 3 pounds)
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1 cup sugar
1 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Sprinkle cavity of pheasant with 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Place pheasant on a rack in shallow roasting pan. Drizzle with butter; sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper. Cover and bake at 325° for 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 40-60 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 180°, basting with pan juices frequently., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, orange juice and cinnamon. Cook over medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until the berries begin to pop, stirring frequently. Stir in the orange zest. Simmer 5 minutes longer. Cover pheasant with foil and let stand for 10 minutes before carving. Serve sauce with pheasant.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 619 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 165mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (61g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 54g protein.

Maqbool ali Channa
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This is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The pheasant is cooked to perfection, and the cranberry sauce is the perfect finishing touch.


Yukesh Tamang
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The pheasant was a bit dry, but the cranberry sauce helped to balance it out. I would recommend cooking the pheasant for a shorter amount of time next time.


JaBroNi DanGer
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pheasant turned out great! The meat was tender and juicy, and the cranberry sauce was the perfect accompaniment.


Santosh Singh
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This was a great recipe! The pheasant was cooked perfectly, and the cranberry sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Sk Rasel 17
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I've made this recipe many times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pheasant is always tender and juicy, and the cranberry sauce is the perfect finishing touch.


Sammie Nelson
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This is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The pheasant is cooked to perfection, and the cranberry sauce is the perfect accompaniment.


lukas Luke
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The pheasant was a bit gamey for my taste, but the cranberry sauce helped to balance it out.


MD: Bishal
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This was my first time making pheasant, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the pheasant was cooked perfectly.


Noman Bhatti
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I love this recipe! The pheasant is always so moist and flavorful, and the cranberry sauce is the perfect finishing touch.


joanne kilkenny
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, and the pheasant turned out a bit tough.


Bea Hayward
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. The pheasant is always tender and juicy, and the cranberry sauce is the perfect complement.


ashalthegreat5 ashalthegreat5
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The pheasant is elegant and delicious, and the cranberry sauce adds a festive touch.


Muhammad Ismail793
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I made this recipe for a dinner party, and everyone raved about it. The pheasant was cooked to perfection, and the cranberry sauce was the perfect accompaniment.


Isaac Tayari
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The pheasant was a bit dry, but the cranberry sauce was delicious.


Brianna Watson
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This was my first time cooking pheasant, and I was really impressed with how easy it was. The recipe was clear and concise, and the dish turned out perfectly.


Nouran Osama
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I'm not a big fan of pheasant, but I have to say this recipe was pretty good. The cranberry sauce really helped to balance out the gaminess of the meat.


ayush Tmg
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This pheasant recipe was a hit with my family! The meat was tender and juicy, and the cranberry sauce added a delicious tartness. I will definitely be making this again.