Fat

Poultry

Fat

Partridge fat is prized for barding, confit and roasting vegetables when clean and fresh-smelling. On goose it is abundant; on lean game birds it is scarce and precious. Render gently or lay strips over breast while roasting. Discard if off-odour. Save strained fat in a jar for potatoes and future confit.

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Characteristics

Preparations

ConfitPastryRenderedRoasted

Traits

BastingFlavour CarrierRenderingRichSavoury

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 892

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 99 g
  • Saturated Fat 34.7 g
  • Trans Fat 0.1 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 39.6 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 24.8 g
  • Cholesterol 105 mg
  • Sodium 68.8 mg
  • Salt 0.14 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 0.2 g
  • Water 0.3 g
Detailed nutrients

Rendered or depot fat is nearly pure lipid energy with negligible carbohydrate.

History

Game books fixed roast partridge with classic autumn sides. Cooks treated fat of partridge as a cut with its own timing and sides.

As partridge cookery specialised, fat was portioned and sold ready for the pan. Game books fixed roast partridge with classic autumn sides.

British grey and French red-legged partridge entered distinct culinary notes; fat of partridge took a named place in that kitchen trade.

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