Pan-Fried Grouse with Skirlie and Glazed Beetroot

Pan-fried grouse breasts served over savory oatmeal skirlie with caramelized beetroot and a rich red wine and rowan sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 710.6 kcals 2842.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 30.1 grams 120.4 grams
Fat 40.6 grams 162.2 grams
Protein 56.2 grams 224.8 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
1
tbsp
Rowan Jelly
alternatively redcurrant jelly
Dairy
50
g
Butter
for glazed beetroot
25
g
Unsalted Butter
chilled and diced
GrainsCereals
125
g
Oatmeal
medium or coarse
Liquids
300
ml
450
ml
Meat
8
piece
Grouse
fresh young breasts removed and skinned
NutsSeeds
1
1
Maldon Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground to taste
OilsFats
50
g
Bacon Fat
alternatively beef or duck dripping
1
tbsp
Olive Oil
for frying
Vegetables
1
piece
Red Onion
medium sized and finely chopped
500
g
Beetroot
young peeled and diced
1
piece
Onion
medium sized and finely chopped

Steps

  • Remove the legs and carefully ease the breast meat away from the carcass with a sharp knife.
  • Softened onion in butter, add beetroot and 150ml water, then simmer until liquid evaporates and beetroot caramelizes.
  • Melt fat in a pan, cook onion until golden, then stir in oatmeal until toasted.
  • Reduce wine and jelly to 2 tablespoons, add stock, reduce by half, and whisk in cold butter.
  • Season breasts and fry in hot oil for 2 minutes per side before resting off the heat.
  • Serve sliced grouse breasts over the skirlie and surround with the red wine sauce.