Woodcock Pot Pie
Woodcock Recipe
1Setup & Prepare
Cultural Context
This preparation transforms the aristocratic woodcock into homestyle comfort food, demonstrating how even the most elegant ingredients can be made approachable through familiar techniques. The pot pie format, deeply rooted in American colonial cooking, provides a vehicle for showcasing woodcock's exceptional flavors in a format that celebrates both luxury and comfort.
2Ingredients
Shopping List
*Filling
*Pastry
3Cooking Instructions
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Meat Preparation: Shred the woodcock meat. Fold with sautéed vegetables.
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Vegetable Base: Sauté onions, carrots, and peas until tender.
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Thickening: Make a roux and add stock to create a thick sauce.
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Sauce Development: Add cream. Fold in the shredded meat and season well.
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Assembly: Pour into a baking dish.
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Baking: Top with pastry and bake at 375°F until golden and bubbling.
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4Chef's Notes & Pairings
Chef's Notes
- Keep pastry ingredients cold for flakiest results
- Don't overfill - filling should be thick enough to slice cleanly
- The egg wash creates beautiful golden color
Wine Pairing
A medium-bodied Chardonnay or light red Burgundy provides the richness to match the creamy filling while complementing the woodcock.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving: 485 calories, 24g protein, 28g fat, 36g carbohydrates. Comfort food elevated with premium game bird.
