Bažant

Savor the rich flavors of this traditional Czech dish featuring tender pheasant, smoky bacon, and earthy mushrooms, simmered to perfection. Ideal for a cozy family dinner or a special gathering with friends.

• 1 whole pheasant
• 150 g bacon
• 2 medium onions
• 2 cloves garlic
• 200 g mushrooms
• 300 ml chicken broth
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme
• to taste salt and pepper

Method

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. 2

   In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pan.

3. 3

   In the same skillet, add the chopped onions and minced garlic. Sauté until the onions are translucent.

4. 4

   Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook until they are soft. Stir in the thyme, salt, and pepper, then mix in the cooked bacon.

5. 5

   Stuff the pheasant with the mushroom and bacon mixture, then place it in a roasting pan.

6. 6

   Pour the chicken broth around the pheasant in the pan and cover it with aluminum foil.

7. 7

   Roast in the preheated oven for about 1.5 hours, or until the pheasant is cooked through and the juices run clear.

8. 8

   Remove the foil in the last 20 minutes for a crispy skin. Let it rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.