Sommething new for Christmas Lunch

Roast Guinea Fowl  or Pintade


1 Guinea Fowl  1.5 kilo -  serves 4 people
cooking time 1 hour
1 onion
1 lemon
salt & pepper
Parsley
Potatoes  cut into large chunks


Heat Oven to 180c or Gas Mark 6 , put the onion and lemon in the front carcass of the Guinea Fowl, this keeps the bird moist and also adds flavour while roasting

Heat  oven tray  with some sunflower oil for about 5 minutes, then add the Guinea Fowl &  potatoes, season well and sprinkle over the parsley.  Baste about every 20 mins, cooking time is about 1 hour,  to  test  the bird is cooked, pierce the skin and the juices will run clear. Let the bird rest for about 5 minutes before carving.

  Serve Guinea Fowl  with vegetables,  gravy  & cranberry sauce.  This is  a nice alternative for  Christmas Lunch, enjoy