Roast Pheasant with Chestnut Mash and Honeyed Parsnips

Roast pheasant breasts served with a rich red wine sauce, roasted chestnut potato mash, and honey-glazed parsnips.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 764.6 kcals 3058.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 91.4 grams 365.4 grams
Fat 28.6 grams 114.2 grams
Protein 35.5 grams 142.1 grams
Cook Time
105 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Liquids
110
ml
60
ml
Sherry
4 tbsp
Meat
2
piece
Pheasant
Whole birds
NutsSeeds
2
sprig
Thyme
Fresh
2
piece
1
1
Salt
To taste
1
1
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
250
g
Chestnut
Fresh, roasted and peeled
3
tbsp
OilsFats
15
ml
60
ml
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Approximately 4-5 tbsp
Other
45
ml
Honey
3 tbsp
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
Roughly chopped
2
piece
Tomato
Roughly chopped
1
kg
Potato
Waxy variety like King Edward, peeled and chunked
450
g
Parsnip
Peeled and cut into chunks

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Separate pheasant breasts and legs, then chop carcasses into pieces.
  • Roast legs, carcasses, onion, tomatoes, and herbs for 15 minutes.
  • Boil roasted components in water, simmer for 45 minutes, strain, and reserve stock.
  • Season pheasant breasts and sear in a hot pan with olive oil for 2 minutes per side.
  • Roast breasts in the oven for 10-12 minutes and rest for 5 minutes.
  • Deglaze the pan with red wine and reduce by half.
  • Add stock to the pan and simmer until the sauce thickens.
  • Roast pierced chestnuts for 20-25 minutes, then peel and chop.
  • Boil potatoes until tender, drain, and mash with olive oil, chestnuts, and parsley.
  • Toss parsnips with sherry and honey, and roast for 20 minutes until golden.
  • Serve sliced pheasant over mash with parsnips and sauce.