Skin On

Poultry

Skin On

Skin-on pheasant breast bastes itself as fat renders; the skin should finish crisp while the meat stays just done. The meat is lean pale game with mild woodland notes when young and denser flavour when older. Start skin-side down in a moderately hot pan, finish in the oven if thick, rest. Dry the skin well first. It dries if roasted like fatty chicken—bard, baste, or braise older birds.

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Traits

MildPortionPrep ReadyQuick CookSkin On

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 270

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 21.5 g
  • Saturated Fat 6.89 g
  • Trans Fat 0.1 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 9.05 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 5.6 g
  • Cholesterol 119 mg
  • Sodium 73.3 mg
  • Salt 0.16 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 19 g
  • Water 57.5 g
Detailed nutrients

Skin carries subcutaneous fat and collagen; crisping concentrates calories.

History

British shooting seasons fixed pheasant as a winter game centrepiece; skin on of pheasant took a named place in that kitchen trade.

British shooting seasons fixed pheasant as a winter game centrepiece. Cooks treated skin on of pheasant as a cut with its own timing and sides.

As pheasant cookery specialised, skin on was portioned and sold ready for the pan. British shooting seasons fixed pheasant as a winter game centrepiece.

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