One Pot Partridge with Bacon and Chestnuts

A long slow braise with juniper, bacon, chestnuts, and cabbage ensures tender and succulent partridges in a rich sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 715.6 kcals 2862.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 41.2 grams 164.8 grams
Fat 34.7 grams 138.8 grams
Protein 46.4 grams 185.6 grams
Cook Time
85 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
25
g
Fruits
2
tsp
Orange Zest
finely grated
GrainsCereals
2
tbsp
Liquids
5
tbsp
100
ml
Orange Juice
approx 1 large orange
200
ml
350
ml
Chicken Stock
fresh or 1 stock cube
Meat
4
piece
Partridge
oven-ready
4
rashers
Streaky Bacon
rindless, cut into 2cm slices
NutsSeeds
1
tbsp
Juniper Berries
roughly crushed
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
4
sprigs
Thyme
fresh, bushy sprigs
200
g
Chestnuts
cooked, peeled, and halved
OilsFats
Vegetables
1
medium
Onion
finely sliced
0.5
medium
Savoy Cabbage
tough outer leaves and core removed

Steps

  • Crush juniper berries in a mortar and press onto partridges with salt and pepper.
  • Melt butter and oil in a casserole dish and brown partridges on all sides.
  • Soften onion, bacon, and thyme in the pan for 6 minutes.
  • Stir in flour, cook for 5 minutes, then add gin, orange juice, wine, and stock.
  • Add cranberry sauce, zest, and chestnuts, then return birds to simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Add cabbage wedges and cook for 40 minutes until meat and cabbage are tender.