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Roast Grouse

Tuesday, 25 July 2006

If you've been out on the moor, it stands to reason you'll want the best recipe possible for grouse. Here it is.

Ingredients (serves 4)

4 young grouse
8 rashers streaky bacon
300ml stock
1 level tbsp cornflour
black pepper
watercress for garnish


Method

1. Tie two bacon rashers around each bird so that the breast and legs are covered.
2. Place in a roasting tin and cook in a hot oven (200°C, gas mark 6) for 45 minutes.
3. Transfer the birds to a serving dish, cover and keep hot.
4. Blend the cornflour with a little stock and add to the pan. Gradually add the rest of the stock, a shake of pepper and bring to the boil.
5. Serve with gravy, fried breadcrumbs and cranberry or elderberry jelly, and garnish with watercress.



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