Recipes

Grilled Pheasant with Honey Herb Glaze

December 30, 2024 / kansas / minnesota / nebraska / pheasant / south dakota / upland bird

This grilled pheasant is tender and flavorful, brushed with a honey herb glaze for a sweet and savory finish.

This grilled pheasant is tender and flavorful, brushed with a honey herb glaze for a sweet and savory finish. Perfect for outdoor cooking or a special dinner.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

2 whole pheasants, cleaned and halved
1/4 cup honey
1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped (garden-grown)
1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped (garden-grown)
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat grill to medium heat. Brush pheasant halves with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
In a small bowl, mix honey, thyme, and rosemary to make the glaze.
Grill pheasant for 10-12 minutes per side, brushing with glaze during the last few minutes of cooking.
Serve hot with additional glaze drizzled on top.

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