Pheasant Cooking Times and Calculator
Feeling adventurous? Then why not think about cooking a pheasant or other game birds? This page will tell you how to cook or roast a pheasant, give you hints and tips for the best ways to cook pheasant, and give you some ideas for the best pheasant recipes around. All you need to do is follow our advice to get the perfect pheasant dinner!
Pheasant Roasting Tips
- Let the meat come up to room temperature before cooking.
- There's not much fat on a pheasant. Remember to baste frequently.
- Always ensure pheasant is fully cooked before eating. You can check this by inserting a skewer in the thickest part of the meat and checking that the juices that come out are clear, not pink or red.
- Don't forget to rest the meat before carving. This allows the meat to relax and distributes the juices throughout. A general rule of thumb used by chefs for resting meat is 1 minute for every 100g of meat.
