Wild Game Recipes - Grouse Recipes

Grouse with Orange Slices

• 4 grouse
• 4 orange slices, peeled and seeded
• 4 slices bacon
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 orange peel, grated
• 2 tbsp. orange juice
• 1 tsp. lemon juice
• Parsley, chopped
• Salt
• Pepper

Sprinkle grouse inside and out with salt and pepper. Cover breast of each bird with an orange and bacon slice, and fasten with string. Place grouse breast-side up in a baking pan and roast at 350 degrees F. for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Baste frequently with combined butter, orange peel, orange juice, and lemon juice. Remove string and sprinkle birds with parsley. Serve with roasted orange and bacon slices, baked hominy, and baby brussels sprouts.