Partridge Casserole

6 partridge 12 slices of bacon 6 slices of cooked ham 1/2 cup brandy 1/2 cup butter 3/4 cup beef stock 2 1/4 cup orange juice Salt and pepper, to...



6 partridge

12 slices of bacon

6 slices of cooked ham

1/2 cup brandy

1/2 cup butter

3/4 cup beef stock

2 1/4 cup orange juice

Salt and pepper, to taste

Preheat oven to 400F.

Clean, wash, stuff, and truss partridge. Cover breasts with bacon

slices. Line casserole with ham slices. Arrange birds in casserole,

then cover.

Cook over low heat for 15 minutes. Remove cover to pour brandy

over birds. Cover again and bake for 20 minutes at 400F. Remove

birds and ham. Skim off fat, then strain pan juices.

Gradually add butter and beef stock to juices, stirring constantly

while bringing them to a boil. Add orange juice, salt, and pepper.
Return birds and ham to sauce, then serve.