Grouse - the glorious 12th!
Grouse, a popular game bird with a rich, gamey flavour, is in season from August to December in the UK, with the “Glorious Twelfth” (12th August) marking the start of the grouse shooting season. Young birds are best roasted, while older ones work well in casseroles.
One-Pot Grouse with Chorizo and New Potatoes
The lean, dark brown meat of red grouse is rich and versatile. Pairing nicely with Chorizo, and new potatoes, this dish is so good.
Prep: 20 Mins
Cook In: 95 Mins
- Autumn, Grouse, Lunch & Dinner
- Recipe by Eat Wild
- Contains: Dairy
Seasonality and Availability:
Red grouse, the most commonly eaten type, is in season from August to December.
Fresh grouse is readily available from the end of August to early November, but frozen birds are available year-round.
Fresh grouse is readily available from the end of August to early November, but frozen birds are available year-round.
Flavour and Preparation:
Grouse has a distinctive, rich, and gamey flavour, with the flavour intensifying as the season progresses.
Young grouse, born that year, are particularly tender and best roasted. Older birds are better suited for slow cooking or casseroling.
- Roasting: Young birds are ideal for quick roasting, either whole or in pieces.
- Casseroling/Braising: Older birds are best braised or cooked in a casserole.
- Pan-frying: Grouse can also be pan-fried, offering a unique and flavourful experience.
- Grouse pairs well with game chips, bread sauce, and seasonal greens.
Tips for buying and cooking
- Look for plump birds with unblemished, fresh-looking deep red skin.
- Store fresh grouse in the refrigerator for a short time or freeze for longer storage.
- Young grouse can be cooked quickly, while older birds require longer cooking times.
- Giblets: The giblets (gizzard, liver, neck, and heart) are edible and can be used to make stock or broth. Grouse is best cooked rare or medium-rare to retain its flavour and tenderness.
Grouse
Protein (100g) | 29 |
Calories (100g) | 127 |
Fat (100g) | 1 |
Cholesterol (100g) | 45 |
Selenium (100g) | 0.32 |
Nutritional Information is from Eat Wild who have very kindly allowed us to use some of their great recipes.
