Pheasant

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Oven-ready whole bird, expertly prepared by our butchers Wild-shot in Suffolk, in season October to February and available year-round Subtle, tender flavour with a gentle, slightly sweet depth that sets it apart from farmed poultry Choose between the approx 550g hen (serves 2), or approx 800g cock (serves 3) Lean and nutritious, with more protein, iron and zinc than chicken Of all the game birds we sell, pheasant is the one we recommend most often to people who are new to cooking wild. Birds that have spent the season in Suffolk woods and fields, foraging on seeds, grain and berries, develop lean, characterful meat with a gentle, slightly sweet depth that sets it well apart from farmed poultry. Roast a whole bird with streaky bacon draped over the breast for a proper Sunday lunch, or slow-cook it in cider and apples for a deeply flavoured winter casserole. Pheasant also works as a brilliant swap for chicken in everything from a midweek curry to a pie or tagine. 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. Show more