Whole Leg

Poultry

Whole Leg

Whole partridge leg is thigh plus drumstick as one portion for roasting, braising or confit—the classic dark-meat unit. Season deeply, cook until the joint yields, crisp skin at the end if wanted. Handsome on the plate after long gentle heat.

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Traits

FlavourfulIntactLarge JointPortionPrep ReadyRecipe UnitStorageWhole Leg

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 183

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 9.65 g
  • Saturated Fat 3.07 g
  • Trans Fat 0.1 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 3.84 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 1.99 g
  • Cholesterol 90.5 mg
  • Sodium 72.4 mg
  • Salt 0.15 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 1.05 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0.51 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 22.3 g
  • Water 65.8 g
Detailed nutrients

Whole form averages edible parts as typically consumed.

History

As partridge cookery specialised, whole leg was portioned and sold ready for the pan. British grey and French red-legged partridge entered distinct culinary notes.

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

British grey and French red-legged partridge entered distinct culinary notes. Cooks treated whole leg of partridge as a cut with its own timing and sides.

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