Partridge Under Oil with Asparagus Salad
Partridge Under Oil with Asparagus Salad is a gluten free, dairy free, and primal recipe with 4 servings. One serving contains 1146 calories, 165g of protein, and 48g of fat. This recipe covers 27% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of partridge, juice of lemon, garlic, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. To use up the red wine vinegar you could follow this main course with the Cherry-Berry Pie as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 50 hours. It works well as a pricey main course.
Instructions
Bring 6 quarts water to boil and add 2 tablespoons salt.
Place partridge in water and boil softly until tender, about 45 minutes. Carefully remove and allow to cool.
Remove legs from carcass and dry well.
Place in a shallow baking dish.
Remove breasts from carcass with first wing joint still attached. Dry well with a towel and place in a dish with the legs. (Make stock out of bones and cooking liquid).
Pour vinegar over breast and leg pieces and add fennel seeds and garlic.
Place in refrigerator 1 hour.
Remove breast and leg pieces from refrigerator, and remove pieces from vinegar. Pat dry and arrange loosely in large clear cookie jar. Cover with olive oil and refrigerate 2 days. (They will stay preserved this way for 2 months). To serve, remove 4 breasts and 4 legs and warm to room temperature. Blanch and refresh asparagus and toss with 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil and juice and zest of lemon. Season with salt and pepper and serve at room temperature.