Hey, if you’re like me and don’t always want to slave over a hot stove in order to make a lovely meal, then this recipe is for you and it should take no more than 5 minutes to make.
I sat up last night wondering what I could make for dinner. Most nights after work, time is spent trying to get the kids ready for bed and I’m rushed off my feet. I recently bought ten woodpigeon from a gamedealer and the idea of a Woodpigeon Breast Burger sounded really nice, not only that but I had made myself some Caramelised Onion Chutney that begged to be used. Just like that, dinner was ready(in my mind) and I knew what had to be done.
If you’ve never cooked woodpigeon before, it’s very simple: Cook it hot and cook it fast. Pigeon can really dry out if you overcook it but to overcome this, I poached the breasts in some Ruby Ale. Not only does this keep the breasts moist but the beer gives it a bit of flavour.
Enough of the chit chat and let’s get down to the recipe. I hope you enjoy it, let me know if you try it and tell me how you get on:
Woodpigeon Breast Burger served with Halloumi and Caramelised Onion Chutney
Ingredients
4 woodpigeon breasts
1 bottle of Ruby Ale/Stout
Halloumi
Brown Bloomer Bread
Rocket
Olive Oil
Onion Chutney
Method
Grab a saucepan, fill it with 3/4 bottle of Ruby Ale/Stout and bring it to the boil. Add the pigeon breasts and poach for 3 minutes.
Grab a frying pan, add a big splash of olive oil and add some sliced Halloumi, let it fry on a medium heat for 3 minutes.
After 3 minutes, remove the Halloumi and place it to one side. Remove the breasts from the simmering ale and place it in the frying pan then sear for two minutes.
As the breasts are cooking, put 4 slices of bloomer bread in the toaster. Once the toaster pops, slice the pigeon breasts and assemble.
This takes no time at all and its delicious. Enjoy and let me know what you think.
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