Christmas Poussin
This delightful recipe features tender poussins roasted with a crispy bacon topping, creating a mouthwatering dish that is sure to impress your guests. The poussins are lovingly seasoned and roasted to golden perfection, while the bacon adds a delicious smoky flavor. Elevate the dish by serving it with a rich and flavorful gravy made from the pan drippings, creating a savory accompaniment that perfectly complements the succulent poussins. This dish is a classic example of comfort food at its finest, perfect for a special meal with loved ones.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 50g butter , softened
- 4 poussin
- 4 rashers smoked streaky bacon , halved
- 1 tbsp plain flour
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- stock from vegetables (see 'goes well with')
Instructions
- Heat oven to 230C/fan 210C/gas 8. Smear the butter all over the poussins, season inside and out, then criss-cross the bacon over each one. Sit the poussins in a roasting tin and cook for 40 mins until the birds are golden and the bacon is crisp. Remove from the tin, leave to rest and set the tin aside until you’re ready to make the gravy.
- About 5 mins before you sit down to eat, make the gravy. Place the tin on a medium heat, then stir in the flour and splash in the Worcestershire sauce. Bubble together, then drain the veg over the roasting tin and stir in the vegetable stock. Bring the gravy to the boil, taste for seasoning, adding more Worcestershire sauce if needed, then pour into a warm gravy jug.
Cook Time
40M
Prep Time
PT5M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 701 calories
- Fat Content: 52 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 19 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 4 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 1 grams sugar
- Protein Content: 4 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 2.09 milligram of sodium
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