Partridge a la Cacciatora - Andrew Zimmern

Ingredients

• 4 partridges
• 2 quarts water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup salt
• 1 tablespoon juniper berries, lightly crushed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 cup diced pancetta
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• Hot chile flakes to taste
• 1 cup diced onions
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup diced fennel
• 2 rosemary sprigs
• 3 tablespoons chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
• 1 tablespoon Andrew Zimmern’s Italian Seasoning
• 2 cups red wine
• 3 cups Sam Marzano tomato puree
• Crusty bread
• Cooked gnocchi ( recipe )