Poultry
Ring-necked Pheasant
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Ring-necked pheasant names the white-neck-ringed cocks familiar in American Midwest cornfields and many European shoots. Meat matches common pheasant—lean breast, flavourful legs—with a slightly wilder edge when birds truly live on grain and weed seeds. Pan-sear breasts medium; confit or braise legs. Pair with corn, squash, and cranberry for a heartland autumn plate. Shot birds need prompt cleaning for best flavour.
Also known as: Ring-necked pheasant, Ringneck
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History
Ring-necked pheasants from Shanghai stock were released in Oregon with lasting success.
Midwestern states built hunting cultures around ringnecks.
Game farms produced ringnecks for release and limited meat sales.
Ring-necked pheasant stayed America’s iconic upland game dinner.