Roast Crown of Wood Pigeon with Peas and Mousseron

Roast pigeon crowns served with earthy mousseron mushrooms, bacon, and blanched peas finished in a savory chicken stock glaze.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 746.2 kcals 1492.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 9.4 grams 18.8 grams
Fat 59.1 grams 118.2 grams
Protein 44.3 grams 88.6 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
50
g
Butter
unsalted
50
g
Butter
unsalted
Liquids
100
ml
Meat
2
piece
50
g
Bacon
cut into lardons
NutsSeeds
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
2
sprig
3
tbsp
Mint
chopped leaves
2
clove
Garlic
grated
Vegetables
150
g
Peas
podded, blanched and refreshed
1
head
Little Gem Lettuce
finely chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 230°C.
  • Place pigeons on a roasting tray, top with butter, season, and roast for 8 minutes.
  • Allow the roasted pigeon to rest for 8 minutes.
  • Brown the bacon in half the butter within a frying pan.
  • Add mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes before stirring in peas, stock, and remaining butter.
  • Simmer the mixture until the liquid reduces to a glaze and season.
  • Stir in the mint, lettuce, and garlic to heat through.
  • Remove breasts from the pigeon and flash-sear in a clean pan with butter and thyme for 1 minute.
  • Assemble by placing pigeon breasts in bowls and topping with the pea and bacon mixture.