Main Recipe:

2 Servings


A young pigeon, about 700-1150g (1½-2½ lb) in weight
A knob of butter
Bacon to cover
 
Gluten-free
Low-carb
Egg-free
Nut-free
Sugar-free
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Pre-heat oven to 190º C (375º F, gas mark 5).

Choose a young bird with rosy flesh. Put a knob of butter inside and bacon rashers on the breast. Place on a rack in a roasting tin and roast for 15 minutes.

Remove from the oven, take the bacon rashers off and return the bird to the oven. Roast for a further 10-20 minutes.

Traditional accompaniments are Brussels sprouts, braised celery and Bread Sauce‡.

‡ not suitable for gluten-free or dairy-free diets



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