Pecan-Stuffed Pheasant
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 80 min
Total: 100 min
Serves: 6
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Juicy pheasant takes center stage in this stunning dish, where it's generously stuffed with a savory mixture of buttery bread crumbs and crunchy pecans. The combination of flavors creates a delightful contrast, making each bite a celebration of comfort and sophistication. Perfect for special occasions or cozy family dinners, this recipe brings an air of elegance to the table while remaining approachable for home cooks. Invite your loved ones to enjoy the warmth of a home-cooked meal that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Butter
- 1 1/3 Cups Dry Bread Crumbs
- 2/3 Cup Broken Pecan Meats
- 2 - Pheasant
- 2 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour
- 3/4 Tsp Salt
- 1/4 Tsp Black Pepper
- 1/3 Cup Sherry
Directions
Directions
- Melt half the butter; pour over bread crumbs.
- Add pecans; toss lightly.
- Stuff pheasant and truss.
- Combine flour, salt and pepper; sprinkle lightly over pheasant.
- Melt remaining butter in a heavy skillet.
- Brown pheasant; transfer to roasting pan.
- Add 1 1/2 cups hot water and sherry to browned butter; pour over pheasant.
- Bake, covered, in 350-degree oven for 1 hour, basting every 15 minutes.
- Remove cover; bake for 20 minutes longer or until crisp.
- Thicken pan drippings for gravy, if desired.
Nutrition
Per serving · 6 servingsCalories
485
Fat
36 g
Saturated fat
16 g
Carbohydrates
22 g
Sugar
2 g
Fiber
1 g
Protein
21 g
Sodium
600 mg
Cholesterol
120 mg
Estimated values for general guidance only — not medical or dietary advice.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Butter
- 1 1/3 Cups Dry Bread Crumbs
- 2/3 Cup Broken Pecan Meats
- 2 - Pheasant
- 2 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour
- 3/4 Tsp Salt
- 1/4 Tsp Black Pepper
- 1/3 Cup Sherry
