Pheasant with Sauerkraut Recipe

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Pheasant with Sauerkraut
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Directions:

  1. Wrap the pheasants with the bacon, securing it with string.
  2. Loosely tie the legs together.
  3. Melt the butter and oil in a heavy pan over moderate to high heat and fry the pheasants on all sides until the bacon fat starts to run.
  4. Drain the excess fat from the pan, reduce the heat and pour the wine over the pheasants.
  5. Add the peppercorns and bayleaves and bring the wine to simmering point.
  6. Cover the pan tightly and cook for 30-40 minutes, or until the birds are almost tender.
  7. Pack the sauerkraut around the sides of the birds and pour the beer over.
  8. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, then add the sausage, cover and heat through.
  9. To serve, carefully lift the pheasants from the pan.
  10. Snip the string and remove without disturbing the bacon.
  11. Place the birds on a warmed serving dish and keep hot.
  12. Remove the sausage and set aside for a moment.
  13. Adjust the seasonings of the sauerkrat before arranging it around the pheasants.
  14. Discard the bayleaves and peppercorns if you find them.
  15. Quickly cut the sausage into 1cm slices and lay over the sauerkraut.
  16. Using snips or poultry shears, cut into halves or quarters to serve, trying not to disturb the bacon slices.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 531.67 Kcal (2226 kJ)
Calories from fat 263.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.32g 45%
Cholesterol 95.95mg 32%
Sodium 1290.72mg 54%
Potassium 698.88mg 15%
Total Carbs 14.19g 5%
Sugars 4.34g 17%
Dietary Fiber 5.64g 23%
Protein 40.67g 81%
Vitamin C 35.5mg 59%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 3.1mg 17%
Calcium 82.1mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 105.42 Kcal (441 kJ)
Calories from fat 52.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.81g 45%
Cholesterol 19.03mg 32%
Sodium 255.93mg 54%
Potassium 138.58mg 15%
Total Carbs 2.81g 5%
Sugars 0.86g 17%
Dietary Fiber 1.12g 23%
Protein 8.06g 81%
Vitamin C 7mg 59%
Iron 0.6mg 17%
Calcium 16.3mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.3
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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