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Spamboule
Beginner October 2008

Why was my pheasant bitter? Foodies please help me!

Spamboule, 24 November, 2008 at 21:02 Posted on Off Topic Posts 0 4
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Firstly, I've not been on Hitched for ages due to being on honeymoon. Sorry that my first post since being back is asking for help

I roasted a pheasant for dinner tonight for H & I but it tasted very bitter/sour. So much so that I couldn't eat my bit. The juice even ruined my roast potatoes ?

Where did I go wrong? I washed it and pulled out the stray feathers.

The thing is, I have 3 more in the fridge (4 for £10 in the Oval farmers market) so want to get it right next time!

Many thanks in advance

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Latest activity by Natasha., 24 November, 2008 at 22:42
  • barongreenback
    Beginner September 2004
    barongreenback ·
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    Sounds like it's been hung for too long. It won't have been the way you cooked it unless you burnt it. You may find the others are the same unfortunately.

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  • Spamboule
    Beginner October 2008
    Spamboule ·
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    Thanks Baron. I'll see how the next one turns out later this week.

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  • barongreenback
    Beginner September 2004
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    You could try poaching the next one in a basic stock?

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  • Spamboule
    Beginner October 2008
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    Ooh, that sounds nice. I'll make sure I trim all the fat/skin off too, as I've just read that the fat on pheasant can make them taste bitter.

    Good idea!

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  • N
    Beginner March 2012
    Natasha. ·
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    The fat can make it quite bitter, we had pheasant for dinner tonight too but we roasted it whole.

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