Rob Roy-Style Partridge

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup (75 ml) Scotch
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 4 partridges, about 1 lb (454 g) each, untied
• 20 slices bacon
• 4 slices Savoy cabbage 3/4-inch (2-cm)
• 4 carrots, halved lengthwise
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) chicken broth
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter
• 1/2 lb (225 g) ground pork
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) chopped fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) Scotch
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) breadcrumbs
• Salt and pepper
• 4 partridge necks
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) oil
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup (75 ml) port wine
• 1/3 cup (75 ml) red wine
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) molasses
• 2 teaspoons (10 ml) Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup (250 ml) chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) chopped fresh thyme
• 1 clove
• 2 teaspoons (10 ml) cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons (10 ml) water
• Salt and pepper