Garlic Roasted Pheasant with Apple Gravy
A delicious and hearty dish, perfect for a special occasion or a cozy dinner. The pheasant is roasted with garlic and herbs, and served with a rich apple gravy.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Flour - 2 tablespoons
- Butter - 2 tablespoons
- Apple cider - 1 cup
- Chicken broth - 2 cups
- Onion - 1, chopped
- Apples - 2, peeled and chopped
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Thyme - 1 tablespoon, chopped
- Rosemary - 1 tablespoon, chopped
- Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
- Pheasant - 1 whole
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Rub the pheasant with the minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a roasting pan over medium heat. Add the pheasant and brown on all sides.
- Place the roasting pan in the oven and roast the pheasant for about 1 hour, or until the juices run clear.
- While the pheasant is roasting, make the apple gravy. In a saucepan, combine the apples, onion, chicken broth, and apple cider. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the apples are soft.
- In a separate saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the apple mixture and cook until the gravy is thickened.
- Remove the pheasant from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before carving.
- Serve the pheasant with the apple gravy.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 50g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 10g
