Pheasant Veroniquepoultry 2 pheasants 1 salt and pepper 3 oz butter 1 pint chicken stock 1 1/2 teaspoon to 2 ts arrowroot 8 oz seedless white grapes 4 tablespoon double cream 1 teaspoon lemon juice Set oven at 350 or gas 4. Wipe the pheasants, season, and rub well all over with butter. Put a knob of butter inside each bird. Place the pheasants breast side down in deep pot roaster or flameproof casserole. Cover and cook with stock and buttered paper. Cook for 1 to 1 1/4 hrs until tender turning the birds breast side up after 25 minutes. When cooked remove the pheasants and keep hot. Boil the remaining liquid to reduce a little and strain into a saucepan. Blend the arrowroot with a little water and then stir into the hot stock. Bring to a boil and stir until sauce thickens and clears. Add the grapes, cream and lemon juice, then heat through without boiling. Check the seasoning. Arrange the pheasants on a serving dish, spoon the sauce over and serve. From Mrs Beetons Book of Cookery and Household Management 1994 ISBN 0-7063-7320-0 From : Eleanor Creighton |
