Red Wine-Braised Partridge
Red Wine-Braised Partridge
Ingredients
- 2 partridges, about ¾ lb (340 g) each, halved
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup (250 ml) red wine (see note)
- 1 cup (250 ml) chicken broth
- 2 tbsp toasted flour
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds
- 12 baby potatoes
- 1 cup (150 g) frozen peas, thawed
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat, brown the partridge halves on both sides in the butter. Set aside on a plate. Add the onion to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes. Deglaze with the wine. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine the broth and toasted flour. Add the broth mixture to the onion mixture and stir. Return the partridges to the skillet. Bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the carrots and potatoes. Cover and bake for 2 hours, stirring several times during cooking.
- Remove from the oven and add the peas to heat through. Adjust the seasoning.
Red Wine-Braised Partridge