Oven-roasted beer-can pheasant with honey butter glaze
This is a magnificent centrepiece to a British feast. To celebrate your region’s food scene you can use local produce. Here in the West Country I am a big fan of Gritchie Brewing and Dorset Dairy Co butter.
Serves 2
▶ Brine
50g sea salt50g brown sugar250ml water1 tsp black peppercorns4 bay leaves250ml beer1 pheasant, oven ready and fully defrosted
▶ Rub
1 tsp oil¼ tsp paprika¼ tsp mustard powder½ tsp dried oregano1 x 330ml can of beer
▶ Glaze
1 tbsp butter1 tbsp honey1
