Pan-Seared Oven-Roasted Grouse

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Ingredients:

• 2wholegrouse,cleanedandplucked

• 2tablespoonsoliveoil

• 2clovesgarlic,minced

• 1teaspoonfreshthyme,chopped

• 1teaspoonfreshrosemary,chopped

• Saltandpeppertotaste

• 1lemon,sliced

• 2tablespoonsbutter

• 1/2cupchickenbroth

• 1/2cupwhitewine(optional)

Instructions:

1. PreparetheGrouse:

   • Preheatyourovento375°F(190°C).

   • Rinsethegrouseundercoldwaterandpatthemdrywithpapertowels.

2. SeasontheGrouse:

   • Rubthegrousewitholiveoil,ensuringtheyareevenlycoated.

   • Seasonbothinsideandoutsideofthegrousewithmincedgarlic,freshthyme,freshrosemary,salt,andpepper.

3. StuffandTruss:

   • Stuffthecavityofeachgrousewithafewslicesoflemonandatablespoonofbutter.

   • Trussthegrousewithkitchentwinetokeeptheshapeintactwhileroasting.

4. SeartheGrouse:

   • Heatalargeoven-safeskilletovermedium-highheat.

   • Searthegrouseonallsidesuntiltheskinisgoldenbrown,about3-4minutesperside.

5. RoasttheGrouse:

   • Transfertheskilletwiththegrousetothepreheatedoven.

   • Roastthegrouseforabout20-25minutesoruntiltheinternaltemperaturereaches165°F(74°C).

6. PreparetheSauce:

   • Whilethegrouseareroasting,deglazetheskilletwithchickenbrothandwhitewine,ifusing.

   • Allowtheliquidtosimmerandreducebyhalf,scrapingupanybrownedbitsfromthebottomoftheskillet.

   • Finishthesaucewithatablespoonofbutter,stirringuntilmeltedandincorporated.

7. RestandServe:

   • Oncethegrousearedoneroasting,removethemfromtheovenandletthemrestfor5-10minutes.

   • Carvethegrouseandservewiththepansaucedrizzledoverthetop.

Serveyourroastedgrousewithsideslikeroastedrootvegetables,creamymashedpotatoes,orafreshgreensaladforacompleteandsatisfyingmeal.Bonappétit!