Ingredients and Weight:
- 4 pheasants (2 pounds each)
- 1 onion (1 pound)
- 2 carrots (1 pound)
- 2 celery sticks (1 pound)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation Time:
25 minutes
Cooking Time:
70 minutes
Difficulty Level:
3
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Remove giblets from the pheasants.
- Season the pheasants inside and out with salt and pepper.
- Chop the onion, carrots, and celery into small pieces.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the vegetables to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth and white wine to the skillet.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Place the pheasants in a roasting pan and add the vegetable mixture.
- Roast the pheasants for 45-50 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Let the pheasants rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 300
- Protein: 25 grams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Carbohydrates: 5 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Succulent and tender pheasant
- Savory vegetable stuffing
- Rich and flavorful sauce
User Comments:
- "The pheasant was cooked to perfection and the vegetable stuffing was a perfect complement."
- "The sauce was delicious and added just the right amount of moisture to the dish."
- "This is a dish that I will definitely make again."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to remove the giblets from the pheasants before roasting.
- Be careful not to overcook the pheasants, as they will become dry and tough.
- Let the pheasants rest for 10 minutes before carving to allow the juices to redistribute.