How to Make Tender Pheasants - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to game birds, pheasants are a popular choice for many chefs and home cooks. Known for their rich, flavorful meat, pheasants are a versatile ingredient that can be prepared in numerous ways. One of the most delicious ways to cook pheasant is to make tender, succulent roasted pheasants. This recipe is a favorite for special occasions and holiday feasts, as it brings out the best in this elegant bird.

Roasting pheasants is a time-honored tradition that brings out the natura...

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Ingredients

  • 4 small pheasants, cleaned and rinsed
  • ½ pound sliced bacon
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
  • 1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 hrs
  • Total Time: 5 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 4 pheasants

  • Place the pheasants into a large slow cooker. Wrap and drape the bacon over the birds, covering the pheasants as much as you can. Whisk the condensed soup, sour cream, water, chopped onion, onion soup mix, and mushrooms together in a mixing bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour over the pheasants.
  • Cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours, or on High for 5 to 7 hours.
  • Nutrition

    256 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 69mg
    • Sodium: 468mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 35mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 261mg