Okay, here is my sharing about making pheasant breast in a slow cooker.
So, I’ve been wanting to try cooking pheasant for a while now. I mean, I cook chicken all the time, and I was looking for something a little different, you know? I heard pheasant is kind of like chicken but with a bit more of a wild taste. Sounds interesting, right? But honestly, finding a good pheasant recipe was way harder than I thought it would be!
Anyway, I finally found a few recipes that looked promising, and a bunch of them were for the slow cooker, which is great because I love how easy slow cookers are. Just dump everything in and forget about it for a few hours. Perfect for a lazy cook like me.
I decided to try a recipe that was basically pheasant breasts with some veggies and broth. First, I grabbed a couple of pheasant breasts from the grocery store. They were kind of pale, like chicken, but a little smaller. I rinsed them off and patted them dry.
Then, I chopped up some carrots, celery, and onions. I just threw those in the bottom of the slow cooker. Next, I placed the pheasant breasts on top of the veggies. I poured in some chicken broth – enough to mostly cover everything. I also added some salt, pepper, and a few other herbs and spices I had lying around. Nothing fancy, just whatever I thought would taste good.
I put the lid on the slow cooker, set it to low, and walked away. I think I let it cook for about 6 or 7 hours. Honestly, I wasn’t really paying attention. I just waited until the pheasant was cooked through and the veggies were tender.
When it was done, I took the pheasant breasts out and shredded them up with a couple of forks. It was super easy, they just fell apart. Then, I ladled some of the broth and veggies into bowls and put the shredded pheasant on top.
- First step: Get the pheasant breasts and veggies ready.
- Second step: Chop the veggies and put them in the slow cooker.
- Third step: Put the pheasant breasts on top, add broth and spices.
- Fourth step: Cook on low for 6-7 hours.
- Fifth step: Shred the pheasant and serve with the veggies and broth.
The taste?
It was pretty good! The pheasant was definitely more flavorful than chicken. It had a slightly gamey taste, but it wasn’t overpowering. And it was so moist and tender thanks to the slow cooker. I’d say slow cooking is a great way to go! And on a cold day? Man, a hot bowl of this stuff really hits the spot. It is a good try, I like it, maybe next time I can try some other recipes and share with you guys.
