Pheasant with Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients

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Pheasant with Cranberry Sauce
Calories: 931 Carbohydrate: 67 g Protein: 78 g Fat: 38 g
Cook time: 75 minutes Prep time: 25 minutes Total time: 100 minutes Servings: 4

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Directions

  1. Step 1 Sprinkle cavity of pheasant with 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Place pheasant on a rack in shallow roasting pan. Brush with butter; sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper. Cover and bake at 325 degrees F for 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 40-60 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 180 degrees F, basting with pan juices frequently.
  2. Step 2 Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, orange juice and cinnamon. Cook over medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until the berries begin to pop, stirring frequently. Stir in the orange peel. Simmer 5 minutes longer. Cover pheasant with foil and let stand for 10 minutes before carving. Serve sauce with pheasant.