Description
A delicious recipe for roast partridge served with a tangy red currant sauce, perfect for a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 whole partridges, cleaned and dressed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup red currant jelly
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the partridges dry with paper towels and rub them inside and out with olive oil. Season generously with salt, pepper, thyme, and garlic powder.
- Place the partridges breast-side up in a roasting pan. Roast in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the skin is golden brown.
- While the partridges are roasting, prepare the red currant sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the red currant jelly, red wine vinegar, chicken broth, and Dijon mustard. Stir until the jelly has melted and the sauce is smooth. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Once the partridges are done, remove them from the oven and let them rest for 10 minutes before carving.
- Serve the carved partridge with the red currant sauce drizzled over the top. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider marinating the partridges in olive oil, garlic, and herbs for a few hours or overnight before roasting.
- If red currant jelly is unavailable, you can substitute with cranberry sauce or raspberry jam for a similar sweet-tart flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 partridge
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Roast Partridge With Red Currant Sauce, Roast Partridge, Red Currant Sauce