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I have more than just easygrouse recipes, check out more game recipes at the end of the page.

The first one of my recipes for grouse is a comfort food that will be made often; homemade grouse carbonara.

Grouse Recipes

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EASY GROUSE CARBONARA RECIPE

Ingredients

10 slices of bacon
3 to 4 cups grouse meat, cut into strips
1 small onion, chopped
1 tsp

homemade garlic powder

1 tsp

homemade onion powder

Sauce
2-1/2 cups whipping cream
1 tsp

homemade garlic powder

1 tsp

homemade onion powder

8 egg yolks
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated (not powder)
1/4 cup fresh basil or 3 TBS dried basil
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

4 oz fettuccine or spaghetti noodles

Directions

In a large heavy skillet, fry bacon until cooked (not crispy); drain and set aside. Fry the grouse meat and onion in the bacon fat until meat is cooked through. Drain well. Discard the bacon fat.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta. (I always put a teaspoon or two of canola or vegetable oil in the water so the pasta doesn’t stick together.)

Meanwhile, in a large saucepan or dutch oven, whisk the sauce ingredients together and slowly heat to medium-low (no higher or the eggs will scramble).

When the meat/onion mixture and pasta is cooked and drained well, add that to the sauce ingredients. Cook until it is thickens and season with more salt and pepper if you need to.

Serve with a salad and crusty butter bread. So delicious.

ROAST GROUSE RECIPE

Ingredients

4 grouse, cleaned and quartered

2 TBS butter
2 TBS canola oil
1/2 cup flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
celery, onion, mushrooms, carrots – quartered
1/4 cup

chicken broth

1/4 cup white wine
1 TBS butter, melted
1 tsp

homemade garlic powder

1 tsp

homemade onion powder

1/2 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp parsley

Directions

PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9×13 pan with canola or vegetable oil; set aside.

Mix the butter and canola oil together in a large skillet and heat to medium. Mix the flour, salt, oregano and pepper together in a resealable bag. Add the grouse and shake well until evenly coated. Place in the heated skillet and brown all sides; remove.

Place the quartered vegetables in the bottom of the prepared baking dish and place the browned grouse over the vegetables. Mix the chicken broth, wine and butter together and pour over all.

Season well with garlic and onion powder, thyme and parsley. Sprinkle with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Bake for 1 hour or until the meat is cooked through and vegetables are tender. Add more chicken broth and wine if needed.

This is a wonderful grouse recipe. Feel free to substitute chicken broth for the wine – great both ways.

WILD GROUSE RECIPE

Ingredients

2 grouse
1 cup flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper

2 TBS butter
2 TBS canola oil
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup white wine
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 tsp

homemade garlic powder

1/2 tsp

homemade onion powder

cooked wild rice

Directions

Add the butter and oil to a heavy skillet and heat to medium. Mix the flour, salt and pepper together in a resealable bag and shake to mix.

Add the grouse pieces and shake to coat evenly. Place in the hot butter mixture and brown all sides; remove from pan. Saute the mushrooms and onions in the butter mixture until tender.

Place the grouse back in the pan with the mushroom mixture and add the wine; simmer for 30 minutes. Remove the grouse and add the whipping cream, garlic and onion powder. Whisk well until it thickens; remove from the heat.

Place some rice on a plate and cover with the grouse and sauce. Serve with a salad andcrusty homemade bread.

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This is just a fantasticgrouse recipe. Please feel free to top it with your favorite vegetables, I’m just giving you the ones I have used that really worked well. It’s your pizza.

GRILLED GROUSE PIZZA


Ingredients

1 lb grouse breasts, boneless and skinless
2 medium green bell peppers
1 large red onion, sliced 1/2″ thick
two 12″

homemade pizza crusts

1-1/2 cups

homemade pizza sauce

3 cups Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese, shredded
2 TBS fresh cilantro, chopped
2 TBS canola oil

Directions

Lightly coat the grouse and onion with the canola oil and season to taste with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Grill the grouse, onion and peppers, turning once, 6 to 8 minutes or until grouse is thoroughly cooked and vegetables are tender. Wrap peppers in aluminum foil; let stand 5 minutes, then remove skin and thinly slice. Thinly slice grouse; set aside.

Place the pizza crusts (top side down) on the grill for one minute; remove. Evenly spread the crusts with the homemade pizza sauce and then top with the grilled grouse, vegetables and then the shredded cheese.

Grill the pizzas covered until the cheese is melted; approximately 3 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with additional pizza sauce, sliced jalapenos and sliced avocado.

NOTE:
For this grouse recipe, you may also use ahomemade marinade. Let the meat sit in the marinade for a hour or so before grilling.

Thisgrouse recipemakes a wonderful easy dinner that is such a comfort food and requested often at my house.

GROUSE CASSEROLE

Ingredients

2 cups cooked grouse
1 pound broccoli florets, cooked
1 can

homemade cream of mushroom condensed soup

1 can

homemade cream of chicken condensed soup

1/2 tsp

homemade garlic powder

1/2 tsp

homemade onion powder

3/4 cup

evaporated milk

2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 pkg herb flavored dry stuffing mix
1 cup

bread crumbs

2 TBS

homemade unsalted butter

, melted

Directions

PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray a 9×13 pan with vegetable oil.

Whisk the cream soups with the evaporated milk and garlic/onion powders in a large mixing bowl. Add the cheese and stuffing mix. Then fold in the grouse and broccoli. Mix well and place in prepared baking dish and spreading to even it out.

Mix the bread crumbs with the melted butter and sprinkle mixture over the top. Bake for 30 minutes.

I have more thangrouse recipes, check out the links below.

Wild Game Recipes

Pheasant Recipes
Wild Turkey Recipes

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FAQs

How to cook the perfect grouse? ›

Season the birds all over, as well as inside their cavities. Once the fat is searing hot, carefully put the birds in the tin, breast-side down, and roast for 15-20 mins, depending on the size of the birds. Remove from the oven and rest the grouse on a plate covered with baking parchment while you make the gravy.

How to tenderize grouse? ›

Marinating is an easy way to tenderize, add moisture, and enhance the flavor of wild game meat. Acids, such as vinegar, wine, citrus, and yogurt help break down muscles and connective tissue.

What temperature should grouse be cooked at? ›

Grouse breasts are best served at an internal temperature of 150-160 degrees Fahrenheit and, ideally, nothing past this. If cooking the bird whole, I may place the breast meat on an ice pack so that it stays cool while the legs come to room temperature.

How long to bake grouse at 400 degrees? ›

  1. Preheat oven to 400°. Season grouse inside and out with salt and pepper.
  2. Melt butter in a medium roasting pan over medium heat. ...
  3. Transfer pan with grouse and apples to oven and roast until juices run clear when thigh is pierced, 15- 30 minutes, depending on size of grouse.

What is the best way to eat grouse? ›

Roast grouse with game chips, watercress and bread sauce

This is the most traditional way of cooking and serving grouse, so if you're looking for a classic example of British game, this is the recipe to go for.

What do you soak grouse in? ›

One of the best ways to do southern-fried grouse or quail is to soak them in buttermilk. The thick, fat-rich milk helps to tenderize the meat and maintain moisture. It also serves as an excellent compound to hold the dredged coating before cooking. Soak birds for 24 to 48 hours.

Can you eat grouse medium rare? ›

Grouse is a lean and delicate meat that is best cooked rare or medium-rare and requires a gentle cook. Our beautiful, fresh birds are meticulously prepared to hold their shape and cook evenly. Young grouse should be browned lightly in a pan before transferring to a hot oven for 5-6 minutes.

Is grouse meat healthy? ›

Yes! Ptarmigan and grouse are safe to eat. They are also some of the healthiest foods available.

Does grouse need to be fully cooked? ›

Grouse is a lean bird, so needs to be cooked carefully to prevent it from drying out. It should be served pink, as this ensures that the moisture is retained in the flesh. The offal is not to be missed - pan-fry the liver and heart and serve it on a slice of good toast, preferably sourdough.

How do you clean grouse meat? ›

Field Dressing Grouse and Ptarmigan

Slip the blade of a sharp knife under the breast meat and work it forward. When you hit the front – the wishbone – follow the wishbone right on down and peel the meat off. It's also possible to simply pry the breast meat out with your thumbs. There is no need to gut the bird.

Is grouse chewy? ›

I cook the grouse on the grill, being careful not to overcook the meat, which can make it a bit chewy. Another great option is to use a Shake 'n Bake mix and just bake the grouse. There are many other delicious ways to cook grouse, and they are all great options.

How long to bake and what temperature? ›

Oven Temperatures for Baking
Temperature (°F)Minutes
Cupcakes350–375°F15–25
Layer Cakes350–375°F20–55
Angel Food/Sponge350°F10–15
Cookies425–450°F10–15
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Can you eat grouse pink? ›

If you have never cooked grouse before, it is important to know that it can be cooked for just a few minutes so that it is pink inside. This is a delicious way to enjoy grouse, as it's a lean bird, so ensures the moisture is retained.

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