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Escoffier: pheasant and partridge

These preparations have been reformatted for readability. Future Known Ground field notes, photographs, testing observations, and home-kitchen adaptations will be labeled separately from Escoffier’s work.

24 recipes

TERRINE DE FAISAN, prepared as a finished dishPhoto: Sandra Cohen-Rose and Colin Rose from Montreal, Canada · source · CC BY-SA 2.0Pheasant · MainEscoffier collection
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TERRINE DE FAISAN

A molded pheasant terrine or loaf for serving cold or in neat slices.

Method
Bake
Total time
195 min
Difficulty
advanced
Also works with
Partridge, Chukar, Grouse, Guinea fowl
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Pheasant representative of the game used in this recipePhoto: caroline legg · source · CC BY 2.0Pheasant · MainEscoffier collection
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SUPRÊMES DE FAISAN GASTRONOME

Tender pheasant breast portions with a classic French-style pan sauce.

Method
Bake
Total time
145 min
Difficulty
advanced
Also works with
Partridge, Chukar, Grouse, Guinea fowl
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Pheasant representative of the game used in this recipePhoto: caroline legg · source · CC BY 2.0Pheasant · MainEscoffier collection
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SUPRÊMES DE FAISAN CHÂTELAINE

Tender pheasant breast portions with a classic French-style pan sauce.

Method
Poach
Total time
210 min
Difficulty
advanced
Also works with
Partridge, Chukar, Grouse, Guinea fowl
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Pheasant representative of the game used in this recipePhoto: caroline legg · source · CC BY 2.0Pheasant · MainEscoffier collection
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SOUFFLÉ DE FAISAN

A warm, airy pheasant soufflé served as soon as it leaves the oven.

Method
Bake
Total time
75 min
Difficulty
advanced
Also works with
Partridge, Chukar, Grouse, Guinea fowl
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Pheasant representative of the game used in this recipePhoto: caroline legg · source · CC BY 2.0Pheasant · MainEscoffier collection
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SAUTÉ DE FAISAN

Quick-cooked pheasant pieces with a classic French-style pan sauce.

Method
Sauté
Total time
60 min
Difficulty
moderate
Also works with
Partridge, Chukar, Grouse, Guinea fowl
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Pheasant representative of the game used in this recipePhoto: Ashley Dace · source · CC BY-SA 2.0Pheasant · MainEscoffier collection
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SALMIS DE FAISAN

Quick-cooked pheasant pieces with a classic French-style pan sauce.

Method
Roast
Total time
95 min
Difficulty
advanced
Also works with
Partridge, Chukar, Grouse, Guinea fowl
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Pheasant Titania

A classic French-style pheasant dish served with grapes, orange, and pomegranate.

Method
Braise
Total time
85 min
Difficulty
advanced
Also works with
Partridge, Chukar, Grouse, Guinea fowl
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Pheasant Suprêmes Louisette

Tender pheasant breast portions with a classic French-style pan sauce.

Method
Bake
Total time
130 min
Difficulty
advanced
Also works with
Chukar, Grouse, Guinea fowl
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Pheasant Suprêmes, Cutlets and Fillets

Tender pheasant breast portions with a classic French-style pan sauce.

Method
Roast
Total time
70 min
Difficulty
moderate
Also works with
Partridge, Chukar, Grouse, Guinea fowl
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Pheasant Suprêmes Berchoux

Tender pheasant breast portions with mushrooms and pan juices.

Method
Bake
Total time
155 min
Difficulty
advanced
Also works with
Chukar, Grouse, Guinea fowl
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Pheasant representative of the game used in this recipePhoto: Gzen92 · source · CC BY-SA 4.0Pheasant · MainEscoffier collection
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Pheasant SOUVAROFF

A classic French-style pheasant dish with truffles and a rich game sauce.

Method
Braise
Total time
115 min
Difficulty
advanced
Also works with
Partridge, Chukar, Grouse, Guinea fowl
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Pheasant representative of the game used in this recipePhoto: Charles J. Sharp · source · CC BY-SA 4.0Pheasant · MainEscoffier collection
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Pheasant RÔTI

Roast pheasant with a classic French-style pan sauce.

Method
Roast
Total time
85 min
Difficulty
moderate
Also works with
Partridge, Chukar, Grouse, Guinea fowl
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Pheasant representative of the game used in this recipePhoto: Charles J. Sharp · source · CC BY-SA 4.0Pheasant · MainEscoffier collection
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Pheasant KOTSCHOUBEY

A classic French-style pheasant dish with Brussels sprouts and bacon.

Method
Braise
Total time
85 min
Difficulty
advanced
Also works with
Partridge, Chukar, Grouse, Guinea fowl
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Pheasant representative of the game used in this recipePhoto: Charles J. Sharp · source · CC BY-SA 4.0Pheasant · MainEscoffier collection
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Pheasant GRILLÉ DIABLE

A grilled pheasant dish with a sharp, mustard-forward finish.

Method
Grill
Total time
75 min
Difficulty
moderate
Also works with
Partridge, Chukar, Grouse, Guinea fowl
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Pheasant en DAUBE

A molded pheasant terrine or loaf for serving cold or in neat slices.

Method
Braise
Total time
205 min
Difficulty
advanced
Also works with
Partridge, Chukar, Grouse, Guinea fowl
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Pheasant representative of the game used in this recipePhoto: gailhampshire from Cradley, Malvern, U.K · source · CC BY 2.0Pheasant · MainEscoffier collection
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Pheasant en COCOTTE

A comforting, gently braised pheasant dish with a classic French-style pan sauce.

Method
Braise
Total time
85 min
Difficulty
advanced
Also works with
Partridge, Chukar, Grouse, Guinea fowl
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Pheasant en CHARTREUSE

A slow-cooked pheasant meal with braised cabbage and savory garnishes.

Method
Braise
Total time
145 min
Difficulty
advanced
Also works with
Partridge, Chukar, Grouse, Guinea fowl
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Pheasant en CASSEROLE, prepared as a finished dishPhoto: Amanda Slater from Coventry, West Midlands, UK · source · CC BY-SA 2.0Pheasant · MainEscoffier collection
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Pheasant en CASSEROLE

A comforting, gently braised pheasant dish with a classic French-style pan sauce.

Method
Braise
Total time
65 min
Difficulty
moderate
Also works with
Partridge, Chukar, Grouse, Guinea fowl
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