Roast grouse with bacon and juniper
2 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Grouse | |
| Salt and freshly ground black pepper | ||
| 40 | grams | Butter; (11/2oz) |
| Few celery leaves | ||
| 4 | Rashers streaky bacon | |
| 1 | tablespoon | Juniper berries; crushed |
| 1 | tablespoon | Freshly chopped parsley |
| 2 | slices | White bread; toasted with crusts |
| ; removed | ||
| Celery leaves and parsley sprigs | ||
Directions
TO GARNISH
1. Season the grouse inside and out with salt and freshly groung black pepper.
2. Place a small knob of butter inside each grouse with the celery leaves 3. Wrap 2 rashers of bacon over each grouse and secure underneath with cocktail sticks.
4. Place in a lightly greased roasting tin in a preheated oven 220øC, 425 øF, Gas Mark 7 for 40 - 45 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, blend the remaining butter with juniper berries, chopped parsley and seasoning.
6. Place on a sheet of greaseproof paper and roll up to form a "sausage" shape. Chill.
7. Serve the grouse on the toast to absorb the juices and arrange slices of the herb butter on top to glaze the grouse.
8. Garnish with celery leaves and parsley.
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NOTES : This makes an ideal dinner party main course for 2.
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