Breast of pigeon with sage and black pepper

Ingredients

  • 4 pigeons, skin on
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp onions, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp carrots, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp celery, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 4 juniper berries
  • 8 whole peppercorns
  • 125 ml red wine
  • 250 ml brown chicken stock
  • tsp cracked black peppercorns
  • 1 tsp sage, chopped
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • salt, and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 sprig of sage, to garnish
  • buttered cabbage
For the carrot and parsnip mash:

  • 6 parsnips, sliced
  • 6 carrots, sliced
  • 3-4 tbsp butter
  • salt, and freshly ground white pepper

Description

For A Truly Splendid Dish Try Paul Rankin's Richly Flavourful Game Dish, Served With Red Wine Sauce And Root Mash

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