Oven-ready whole bird, prepared by our butchers Red-legged partridge, wild-shot in Suffolk, in season September to February Approx 275g, serves one Tender, moist meat with a mild, delicate flavour Eco-friendly steel shot option available Partridge is probably the easiest game bird to cook and one of the best places to start if you are new to game. The red-legged partridge is smaller and juicier than a pheasant, with tender, mild meat that sits close to chicken in flavour but with more character. One bird per person keeps portioning simple, and it roasts in about 12 minutes. Wrap in streaky bacon to keep the lean meat moist, or pot-roast on a bed of leeks and red cabbage for an all-in-one meal that takes care of itself. Partridge pairs well with autumn fruits like pears and apples, and takes to spices like juniper and coriander if you want to do something a bit different with a curry or casserole. Choice of shotWe offer two options: standard lead shot has long been the traditional choice for game birds, or our recently introduced eco-friendly option. This is typically steel shot, which is significantly better for the environment. Just take a little extra care when eating, as steel is harder than lead. Both options deliver exactly the same quality bird.
