Grouse Casserole

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Preparation time: 15 mins, Cooking time: 1 1/4 hours                  Back

Ingredients

2 Grouse, trussed
285ml (½ pint) Chicken Stock
125g (4oz) Mushrooms
2 Carrots
1 Celery Stalk
1 Onion
75g (3oz) Butter
2 tbsp Whisky
1 tbsp Redcurrant Jelly

 

 

 

 

 

Method
 

  1. Pre-heat oven to 180°C: 350°F: Gas 4.
  2. Chop the onions and mushrooms, dice the carrot and celery.
  3. Season the grouse well with salt and pepper.
  4. Heat the butter in a flameproof casserole and brown the grouse on all sides.
  5. Remove the grouse and reserve.
  6. Add the vegetables to the casserole and cook over a low heat until tender but not browned.
  7. Return the grouse, add the whisky, flame it - allow the flames to disappear.
  8. Add the stock and roast, covered, for 1¼ hours.
  9. When cooked remove and use poultry shears to cut the grouse in half, place on a serving dish, keep warm.
  10. Strain the sauce into a small saucepan, boil until it thickens, add the redcurrant jelly.
  11. Spoon sauce over before serving.

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