Pheasant ‘Tacos’ with Bacon-Fat Tortillas & Tomatillo Salsa

Pheasant ‘Tacos’ with Bacon-Fat Tortillas & Tomatillo Salsa

andrewzimmern.com

Experience the wild taste of pheasant in these unique tacos, wrapped in bacon-fat tortillas and topped with fresh tomatillo salsa. A fun, flavorful meal that's not to be missed!

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Cooking tools:

  • Food processor
  • Tortilla press
  • Rolling pin
  • Comal
  • Grill
  • Baking dish
  • Roasting pan
  • Wax paper
  • Aluminum foil
  • Kitchen towel
  • Basket
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Pan

Ingredients

  • 2 pheasants, split, back bones removed
  • 1/4 cup fresh minced garlic
  • 3 tablespoons fresh thyme
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon herbes de provence
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 5 tablespoons kosher salt
  • About a quart of rendered chicken fat
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3 tablespoons bacon fat
  • 1/4 cup minced scallions
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 pound tomatillos, cleaned and quartered
  • 1 seranno chile, chopped
  • 1 handful cilantro leaves
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 3 tablespoons mint leaves
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 small white onion minced very very fine
  • 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt

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