Golden roast pheasant

2 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1eachOrange
1xS&p to taste
¼teaspoonPaprika
3eachesSprigs parsley
3eachesSlices bacon
½cupGolden raisins
1eachPheasant,2.5lb
½teaspoonDried sage
3eachesGarlic cloves
4tablespoonsButter,room temp
1cupDry white wine

Directions

1) Preheat oven 350F 2) Squeeze juice of ½ the orange into cavity & over skin of bird.Rub bird inside & out w/blend of next 3 items.Cut remaining orange in half & place in cavity w/garlic & parsley. 3) Spread butter over breast of bird & place,breast side up,in shallow pan. Place bacon over breast. 4) Cover w/foil& bake 45min. 5) Heat wine to boiling over high heat.Add raisins,remove from heat & let stand for 45min. 6) Remove foil & pour wine mixture over pheasant.Bake uncovered,basting frequently,until juice runs clear when a thigh is pierced.(about 45min) 7) Remove pheasant w/bacon to platter.Spoon some raisin sauce over top & pour remainder into sauceboat.Serve immeadiately.