I have been given a partridge......one partridge with no skin on it

[askyourgran]

Frozen stiff it is, what can I do with it? For a start how long does a partridge take to cook, and what is the best way, wrap it in foil or casserole it? It's not very big so it won't take long to do and I suppose there won't be much of it. Has anyone any suggestions for a meal.

[annadomino]

Not done one without skin, but normally roast for 40 mins, serve with game chips and petit pois. Think you should maybe wrap it in buttered foil to roast it. Poor thing. :)
Ahh of course, they were to idle to pluck it, hence ripping off the skin and feathers all in one.

[humbersloop]

AYG, Huge Fearnley Eatsitall is always good for game recipies, try a google. sorry not to be more exact, on mobile with dodgy reception.

[askyourgran]

Thanks anna that sounds OK, it's only a poor little skinless thing, enough for Mr Ask really, I'll have to pad it out with something for the two of us.

Humber I'll look at Hugh FW before I start, the bird is defrosting as we speak, thanks for that. Tbh I feel like giving it the last rites and burying it.

[maggiebee]

Or throw it into the pear tree.

[shoota]

Partridge are good as long as they are not overcooked, cover the breast with fatty bacon and baste frequently, roast lightly for a 25-30 mins until the juices just run clear.
You are right, one per person. Enjoy.

[annadomino]

Yes, streaky bacon is good.
Next time ask for a cock and a hen bird :)

[askyourgran]

Lol maggiebee ;-}

shoota looks like Mr Ask is going to get the bird. :0)

[askyourgran]

anna not sure what sex the poor thing was, stripped of all dignity now. I was given the bird as it was, I don't know if there will be another. Occasionally we get a frozen rabbit from this source (a friend of a friend who doesn't like game). I'll get some streaky bacon tomorrow to lag it's skin.

[Barmaid]

Look out for shot though, can seriously hurt your teeth!

[askyourgran]

Thanks BM when it's defrosted I'll give it the once over, it looks OK at the mo. Look like the poor thing surrendered.

[annadomino]

Hope the rabbits have skin.
Rabbits are good casseroled in cider with apple.
Good point, check bruised areas for shot, as Barmaid says.