Delicious and Flavorful Roast Pheasant

Indulge in the rich flavors of roasted pheasant with this mouthwatering recipe. The tender meat is seasoned to perfection and cooked to a golden brown, resulting in a dish that is both elegant and satisfying. Serve it with your favorite sides for a memorable meal that is sure to impress.

Ingredients

• 1 whole pheasant
• 6 sprigs fresh thyme
• 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 slices bacon
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup red wine

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Rinse the pheasant and pat it dry with paper towels.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
4. Rub the garlic mixture all over the pheasant, including the cavity.
5. Stuff the cavity of the pheasant with fresh thyme and rosemary sprigs.
6. Wrap bacon slices around the breast of the pheasant, securing them with toothpicks.
7. Place the sliced onion in a roasting pan and set the pheasant on top.
8. Pour the chicken broth and red wine into the roasting pan.
9. Cover the pan with foil and roast in the preheated oven for 60 minutes.
10. Remove the foil and continue roasting for an additional 30-40 minutes or until the pheasant is golden brown and cooked through.
11. Baste the pheasant with the pan juices every 15 minutes.
12. Once cooked, transfer the pheasant to a serving platter and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
13. Serve the roast pheasant with the pan juices and caramelized onions.
14. Enjoy!

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