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1900-1929 - American hunting and fishing camp cooks and cabin dwellers.

Pheasant and Wild Rice

Name: Pheasant and Wild Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole pheasant, cleaned and dressed; 1 cup wild rice; 3 cups chicken broth or water; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 stalk celery, chopped; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh herbs (thyme or sage)

This recipe pairs pheasant, a game bird, with wild rice, a native grain, commonly prepared in hunting and fishing camps or rustic cabins. It highlights simplicity and resourcefulness in outdoor American cooking traditions.

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Difficulty

Medium

Prep time

15 minutes

Cook time

1 hour

Total time

1 hour 15 minutes

Servings

4 servings

Region

Minnesota, Dakotas, and Upper Midwest game-and-wild-rice kitchens

Era introduced

1900-1929

Introduced by

American hunting and fishing camp cooks and cabin dwellers.

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The Story

Pheasant and wild rice have been combined in American camp and cabin kitchens where hunters and fishermen prepare meals from locally sourced ingredients. Wild rice, native to North America, complements the earthy flavors of pheasant. This dish embodies adaptable outdoor cooking reflecting self-sufficiency and seasonal harvests in rustic environments.

Ingredients

1 whole pheasant, cleaned and dressed
1 cup wild rice
3 cups chicken broth or water
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh herbs (thyme or sage)

Equipment

Roasting pan
Saucepan
Large pot
Skillet
Oven
Cutting board
Chef's knife
Mixing bowl

Directions

Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
Season pheasant with salt, pepper, and herbs.
Place pheasant in roasting pan and roast about 45 minutes until juices run clear.
While roasting, rinse wild rice and combine with broth in saucepan.
Add onion, celery, and a pinch of salt.
Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 45-50 minutes until tender.
Stir in butter and fluff rice before serving.
Serve sliced pheasant atop or alongside wild rice.

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