Oven Bag Roasted Pheasants

Two whole pheasants, skin on
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tsp. garlic powder
2tsp. onion powder
2 tsp. white pepper
2 Tbl Kosher salt
1 carrot largely diced
1 stalk of celery, largely diced
4 quartered red potatoes
1 small turnip, largely diced
1 bay leaf
1 pt chicken broth
2 Tbl flour

Method: Combine the dry spices and rub the pheasants with oil and season them with the spices. Dust the oven bag with flour. Cut the vegetables and place in the bottom of the oven bag, creating a rack. Place the pheasants on the vegetables and add the broth. Slit the bag and seal, using the supplied tie. Roast at 350 degrees for approximately 1 hour. Remove birds, wrap in foil and keep warm in the oven. Remove the vegetables and liquid from the bag, place into saucepan and adjust the flavor and consistency. Place the pheasants on a platter and garnish with the vegetables and sauce.

Oven Bags

However, there are still certain safety guidelines that must be followed when using store-bought oven bags.
These guidelines include:
• Keep the bag away from electrical elements and gas flames:
• Leave room in the bag for expansion so it doesn’t expand and touch any part of the oven.
• Do not use oven bags in roaster ovens, grills, broilers or on the stovetop as a boiling bag or slow-cooker bag.
• Do not lift the bag without first supporting it with a pan. If it’s not supported, an oven bag might burst or tear and cause severe burns.
• If you’re using spirits such as whiskey or rum, always flame them (burn off the alcohol) before adding them to the bag to prevent a fire hazard.
• Always use a pan that has at least 2 inch sides and keep the bag inside the pan during cooking.
• Always use the provided nylon ties when cooking food in an oven bag. Don’t use metal, plastic or other ties, as they could melt, catch fire or melt the bag.
• Always slit the top of the bag a few times with a knife to allow air to escape and prevent the bag from over-expanding.
Oven bags can also be used in a microwave, but make sure the bag is slit and in a microwave-safe dish.


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