Pheasant on Toasted Garlic Bread

Prep time 20 minutes, Cook time: 55 minutes

Ingredients:

• 4 thin slices pancetta or bacon
• 4 pheasants
• 4 tbs (50g) butter
• 4 slices country bread
• 1 garlic clove
• salt and pepper

Cooking Method

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)

Wrap the slices of pancetta or bacon around the pheasant and secure with kitchen string. Season with the salt and pepper. Heat the butter in a large casserole (dutch oven) over high heat. Add the pheasants and sear for 5-10 minutes until coloured on all sides. Cover and cook in the oven for 45 minutes. Toast the bread slices, then rub them with the garlic and lay them on a serving platter. Remove the pheasants from the casserole and arrange them on the toasted bread slices.

Serve with roast potatoes

Serves 4