Wood Pigeon: A Bold, Gamey Delight!
Wood pigeon has a rich, deep flavour with a distinctly gamey taste, setting it apart from more commonly available...
Wood pigeon has a rich, deep flavour with a distinctly gamey taste, setting it apart from more commonly available poultry. The flavour is robust and earthy, often reminiscent of the wilderness, with subtle notes that make it an appealing choice for game enthusiasts. Its meat is dark and lean, with a texture that's firmer than chicken or duck but still tender when cooked properly. Properly prepared, wood pigeons can yield a beautifully succulent, slightly rare centre with a slight chewiness that pairs excellently with rich and earthy flavours.
The natural leanness of the meat means that wood pigeon is best cooked quickly at high heat to maintain its juiciness or slowly to break down the fibres without drying it out. Either method preserves the delicate, distinctive game flavour that the wood pigeon is known for, making it a unique centrepiece for a meal.
Oven Ready Wood Pigeon Cooking Suggestions
Pan-searing: Quickly sear on high heat for a few minutes per side, leaving the centre slightly rare to medium-rare.
Roasting: Roast whole in a hot oven for a short time to keep the meat juicy.
Grilling: Place on a hot grill briefly, ensuring the meat doesn’t overcook.
Slow Cooking: Cook low and slow in a rich sauce or stock to keep it moist.
Stuffing & Baking: Add herbs, garlic or aromatics to the cavity for enhanced flavour.
Oven Ready Wood Pigeon Serving Suggestions
Red Wine Reduction: A sauce made from red wine or port complements the gamey flavour.
Root Vegetables: Roasted carrots, turnips or beets enhance the earthy taste.
Wild Mushrooms: Sauteed or in a sauce, mushrooms bring out wood pigeon's rustic side.
Creamy Polenta or Mashed Potatoes: A smooth, creamy texture balances the meat’s richness.
Bitter Breens: Sauteed kale, spinach or dandelion greens provide contrast with a slightly bitter note.
Berry or Plum Chutney: Sweet and tart fruit chutneys pair well with the deep, rich flavour of the meat.
Please note: Our wood pigeons are plucked, oven-ready and do not come with herbs.
Cooking suggestions: Best cooked quickly at high heat to maintain its juiciness or slowly to break down the fibre without drying it out.
Serving suggestions: Pair with red wine reduction, roasted veggies like carrots, turnips or beets, sauteed mushrooms, creamy polenta or mashed potatoes. Alternatively, serve with bitter veggies such as sauteed kale. spinach or dandelion greens. Perfect to pair with berry or plum chutney.
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https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/brace-of-wood-pigeon-oven-ready?___store=default2869Wood Pigeon, Oven Ready, x 4https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/media/catalog/product/w/o/wood-pigeon-oven-ready-x-4.jpg29.9529.95GBPInStock/Meat & Poultry/Meat & Poultry/Game/Meat & Poultry/Specialist Poultry/Meat & Poultry/Specialist Poultry/Pigeon/In Season348990412112123490<p><strong>Wood Pigeon: A Bold, Gamey Delight!</strong></p>
<p>Wood <a title="pigeon" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/meat-poultry/specialist-poultry/pigeon">pigeon</a> has a rich, deep flavour with a distinctly gamey taste, setting it apart from more commonly available <a title="poultry" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/meat-poultry/specialist-poultry">poultry</a>. The flavour is robust and earthy, often reminiscent of the wilderness, with subtle notes that make it an appealing choice for <a title="game" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/meat-poultry/specialist-game">game</a> enthusiasts. Its meat is dark and lean, with a texture that's firmer than <a title="chicken" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/meat-poultry/specialist-poultry/chicken">chicken</a> or <a title="duck" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/meat-poultry/specialist-poultry/duck">duck</a> but still tender when cooked properly. Properly prepared, wood pigeons can yield a beautifully succulent, slightly rare centre with a slight chewiness that pairs excellently with rich and earthy flavours.</p>
<p>The natural leanness of the meat means that wood pigeon is best cooked quickly at high heat to maintain its juiciness or slowly to break down the fibres without drying it out. Either method preserves the delicate, distinctive game flavour that the wood pigeon is known for, making it a unique centrepiece for a meal.</p>
<p><strong>Oven Ready Wood Pigeon Cooking Suggestions</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Pan-searing: </strong>Quickly sear on high heat for a few minutes per side, leaving the centre slightly rare to medium-rare.</li>
<li><strong>Roasting:</strong> Roast whole in a hot oven for a short time to keep the meat juicy.</li>
<li><strong>Grilling: </strong>Place on a hot grill briefly, ensuring the meat doesn’t overcook.</li>
<li><strong>Slow Cooking: </strong>Cook low and slow in a rich sauce or stock to keep it moist.</li>
<li><strong>Stuffing & Baking: </strong>Add <a title="herbs" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/groceries/micro-herbs-and-herbs">herbs</a>, garlic or aromatics to the cavity for enhanced flavour.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Oven Ready Wood Pigeon Serving Suggestions</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Red Wine Reduction:</strong> A sauce made from red wine or port complements the gamey flavour.</li>
<li><strong>Root Vegetables: </strong>Roasted carrots, turnips or beets enhance the earthy taste.</li>
<li><strong>Wild Mushrooms:</strong> Sauteed or in a sauce, <a title="mushrooms" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/mushrooms">mushrooms</a> bring out wood pigeon's rustic side.</li>
<li><strong>Creamy Polenta or Mashed Potatoes: </strong>A smooth, creamy texture balances the meat’s richness.</li>
<li><strong>Bitter Breens:</strong> Sauteed kale, spinach or dandelion greens provide contrast with a slightly bitter note.</li>
<li><strong>Berry or Plum Chutney: </strong>Sweet and tart fruit chutneys pair well with the deep, rich flavour of the meat.</li>
</ul> <p><strong>Origin: </strong>UK</p>
<p><strong>Qty:</strong> 4</p>
<p><strong>Storage:</strong> Keep refrigerated.</p>
<p><strong>Shelf life:</strong> 3 days from delivery.</p>
<p><strong>Please note: </strong>Our wood pigeons are plucked, oven-ready and do not come with herbs.</p>
<p><strong>Cooking suggestions:</strong> Best cooked quickly at high heat to maintain its juiciness or slowly to break down the fibre without drying it out.</p>
<p><strong>Serving suggestions:</strong> Pair with red wine reduction, roasted veggies like carrots, turnips or beets, sauteed mushrooms, creamy polenta or mashed potatoes. Alternatively, serve with bitter veggies such as sauteed kale. spinach or dandelion greens. Perfect to pair with berry or plum chutney.</p>
<p><strong>Drogo's Kitchen:</strong> <a title="Wood Pigeon with Rosemary Roast Potatoes and Red Wine Gravy" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/drogos-kitchen/wood-pigeon-rosemary-roast-potatoes-red-wine-gravy">Wood Pigeon with Rosemary Roast Potatoes and Red Wine Gravy</a>, <a title="Roast Wood Pigeon on Toast with Spinach and Mushrooms" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/drogos-kitchen/roast-wood-pigeon-toast-spinach-mushrooms">Roast Wood Pigeon on Toast with Spinach and Mushrooms</a>, <a title="Pigeon Pie with Dried Porcini and Pigeon Gravy" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/drogos-kitchen/pigeon-pie-dried-porcini-pigeon-gravy">Pigeon Pie with Dried Porcini and Pigeon Gravy</a>. </p>00add-to-cart
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