I'm quite partial to 'Game'. Pheasant, Grouse, Quail, and Partridge will all be on the menu when available.
Kimbo went to his favourite Farmer's Market last weekend, and bought me this (below). As you might imagine, I was delighted.
It did warn that it 'May Contain Shot', but I didn't find any.
I must say that I was a little surprised that Partridges are in large enough numbers on The Downs in order to make a business out of its meat. I used to go Rabbit shooting on a friend's farm very nearby, but I never saw a Partridge.
I fried them very simply in butter, with a small amount of garlic and Parsley, and served them on a bed of Cavolo Nero. Simple and delicious.
Verdict: 10/10
They were a good find and not too expensive which is also a plus point or two.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely. A very nice Sunday meal for two, at a very reasonable price.
DeleteSomehow I just knew that you'd be a breast man.
ReplyDeleteThese were 36 C. Just perfect for a Partridge.
DeleteI am sure it was delicious. Reminded me of staying with our friends in Harrow watching the Last Night of the Proms and eating Grouse.
ReplyDeleteWe eat a lot of Quails, but no-one seems to have any Grouse. I suppose we're in the wrong place.
DeleteMy sister lives in Norfolk next to a large farm where the farmer has shooting parties mostly for wild duck he is always giving her birds which are so full of shot they are mostly inedible and they are left for the foxes who don't seem to mind. However she does manage to salvage one or two and they make good eating. Your partridge look delicious. Regards Sue H
ReplyDeleteI don't really mind spitting out the lead shot; I'd rather it wasn't there, but at least you know that the bird was wild.
DeleteThe reason they are in a sufficient quantity is because the farmers breed them. It is the same with pheasant. They are, in effect, a crop for the farmers
ReplyDeleteI imagine that young birds are released into the wild, then shot by people who pay to shoot.
DeleteExactly.
DeleteThat's just horrible. I hate shooting and hunting.
DeleteDon't be silly. The country depends on farmers growing our food. No Farms, no Food. I have to presume you are a Reeves supporter who wants to destroy farming.
DeleteI had to Google partridge to remind myself the difference between it and a quail. And now I see you mention grouse. Anyway, Google says it has a delicate flavour. Your cooked bird looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteAmazing what you can find in a supermarket these days. In your country
Sorry, Farmers Market, nicely packed. Very convenient
ReplyDeleteYes, a very nice little Farmer's Market in the village of Steyning; a few miles out of Brighton. I've not been myself, but my son assures me that there are 'delights' everywhere!
DeleteIs partridge similar to chicken in taste? I've never had partridge.
ReplyDeleteYour meal looks very good and nicely seasoned.
Very similar. You should try it.
DeleteNero should have consigned that cavalero stuff to the fires of Rome as he fiddled.
ReplyDeleteI've always grown it, and now always have some in the house from Sainsbury's. It has that wonderful dark green flavour. I love it.
DeleteI have been haunted for over 30 years - Whilst walking my dogs in our beautiful countryside suddenly I was admist 2 trucks full of dead bloody birds and men closeby with guns - Guiltily I still buy an awful lot of chicken each week from the supermarket for my dogs - flis x
ReplyDeleteOur oldest son is a hunter. Mainly Grouse. He said they are not the most intelligent of birds and almost too easy to kill. He actually ran one over by accident as it darted in front of his truck.
ReplyDeleteHe hunts with a friend that is Cree. Deer isn't a favourite meat for me. The Moose is always butchered and a large portion given to the Cree elders who are too old or infirm to go out and hunt for themselves. A couple of Aunties tan the hides and make various garments. Nothing is wasted.