What can I eat with partridge breast?

To serve, slice partridge thinly we like to arrange partridge on top or around creamed leeks and surround with chunks of black pudding and then drizzle with the reduced jus. Serve and Enjoy!

Can you breast a partridge?

Another way of getting round the fiddly carving of a whole partridge on the plate. A partridge fillet can be cooked in the same way as you would a chicken breast fillet – you will find you have a tasty and healthier alternative!

Should partridge be served pink?

Don’t treat partridge as you would a chicken – these birds need far less time in the oven, and are best served pink and juicy.

How do you tenderize partridge?

To a certain extent, you are swiping more than pounding. Doing so, as opposed to just pounding, ensures that you don’t create tears in the meat. With light, short, swiping “L” strokes, from the middle out to the edge, you will gradually tenderize and flatten the meat.

Can partridge be eaten pink?

Unlike chicken, which should always be cooked through, partridge is best served pink. The lean nature of the bird means that it is likely to dry out when cooked. Being served pink is a way to ensure that doesn’t happen, and contrary to chicken, there is no risk of life-threatening bacteria when undercooked.

What temperature do you cook partridge?

The partridges should be golden brown when done, with an internal temperature of 180 degrees Fahrenheit (82.2 degrees Celsius).

Is partridge hard to cook?

It has a slightly milder flavour than some other game meats. The trick with partridge is to make sure you don’t overcook it because then you’ll find the meat is just too tough. These birds really don’t need long in the oven and are best served pink and juicy.

What Flavours go with partridge?

Ideal flavours for partridge

• Fruits: pear, apple, grapes, cranberries.
• Herbs: juniper berries, thyme, sage, coriander.
• Spices: chilli, coriander, cumin, cardamom.
• Alcohol: cider, white wine (especially an unoaked Chardonnay or a white Rhône), Madeira, brandy, dry/medium sherry.

What tastes better pheasant or partridge?

With a slightly more gamey and sweet flavour compared to pheasant, partridge is strong enough to take on hearty flavours. Whole partridge serves one perfectly and you can simply pan fry only the breasts.