Wild Pigeon....Awesome.
Discussion
So tonight I took our Scout troop 8 wild pigeons, shot with an air gun. (Supplied by my good friend at work called "Gunner" no idea of his real name)
I took the time to explain to them about factory food production, and wild food procurement.
As I presented them I was met with lots of "ooh poor bird" type of comments.
However, we then lit fires with Magnesium firelighters spark type things, Skip then showed them how to butcher the breasts off of them, the willing ones then had a go too,
and the Scouts cooked the breasts on a griddle pan over a fire they had started themselves.
Every single one of the scouts apprehensively tried a piece, and then went into some kind of blood lust - they absolutely loved it!
It kind of tasted like a really nice steak.
I've saved two for us for a meal later today.....
If you get the chance try it!
Any handy recommendations for my remaining meat is most welcome, however I just wanted to share for the collective PH knowledge.
(I'm feeling all kind of Bear Grylls now
)
I took the time to explain to them about factory food production, and wild food procurement.
As I presented them I was met with lots of "ooh poor bird" type of comments.
However, we then lit fires with Magnesium firelighters spark type things, Skip then showed them how to butcher the breasts off of them, the willing ones then had a go too,
and the Scouts cooked the breasts on a griddle pan over a fire they had started themselves.
Every single one of the scouts apprehensively tried a piece, and then went into some kind of blood lust - they absolutely loved it!
It kind of tasted like a really nice steak.
I've saved two for us for a meal later today.....
If you get the chance try it!
Any handy recommendations for my remaining meat is most welcome, however I just wanted to share for the collective PH knowledge.
(I'm feeling all kind of Bear Grylls now
)
Well done sir, Kids need this kind of thing & people willing to do it.
Wild Pigeon is good, (just make sure your pal's not giving you feral ones)
Suggestions for another night, I found out a father of one of our boys was a keen fisherman. Asked if he would bring a few fish and show the kids how to gut them and fillet them. He came in with a bag of mackerel and we had a great night. Those brave enought gutted, but everyone took off at least one fillet. Fired up the george foreman and we were away.
Rabbits are my thing though, a couple of tips.
The can have a very strong offensive smell
Skin & gut day before, and soak carcas in a pail of salted water overnight.
Due to time contstraints on a troop night I always prepare my whole rabbits prior to giving to scouts in some sort of spice rub, then wrapped in foil I cook in the oven at home. They are given the whole thing which then just needs to re-heat on the fire. Results are usually good and they end up carving up & dividing every scrap of edible meat off the bone.
We do sometimes go through the process of gutting, skinning & cooking (frying) but results are not nearly as good.
Wild Pigeon is good, (just make sure your pal's not giving you feral ones)
Suggestions for another night, I found out a father of one of our boys was a keen fisherman. Asked if he would bring a few fish and show the kids how to gut them and fillet them. He came in with a bag of mackerel and we had a great night. Those brave enought gutted, but everyone took off at least one fillet. Fired up the george foreman and we were away.
Rabbits are my thing though, a couple of tips.
The can have a very strong offensive smell
Skin & gut day before, and soak carcas in a pail of salted water overnight.
Due to time contstraints on a troop night I always prepare my whole rabbits prior to giving to scouts in some sort of spice rub, then wrapped in foil I cook in the oven at home. They are given the whole thing which then just needs to re-heat on the fire. Results are usually good and they end up carving up & dividing every scrap of edible meat off the bone.
We do sometimes go through the process of gutting, skinning & cooking (frying) but results are not nearly as good.
Lucky kids - pigeon is delicious.
I pan-sear the breasts in butter and serve them with a warm salad of bacon, peas and a few endive leaves.
I generally cut the breasts off and toss the rest, but if you can be bothered to pluck the whole bird, roast the carcasses for 20 minutes or so, then boil them for stock.
I pan-sear the breasts in butter and serve them with a warm salad of bacon, peas and a few endive leaves.
I generally cut the breasts off and toss the rest, but if you can be bothered to pluck the whole bird, roast the carcasses for 20 minutes or so, then boil them for stock.
Mobile Chicane said:
Lucky kids - pigeon is delicious.
I pan-sear the breasts in butter and serve them with a warm salad of bacon, peas and a few endive leaves.
I generally cut the breasts off and toss the rest, but if you can be bothered to pluck the whole bird, roast the carcasses for 20 minutes or so, then boil them for stock.
Nice Horse BTW I pan-sear the breasts in butter and serve them with a warm salad of bacon, peas and a few endive leaves.
I generally cut the breasts off and toss the rest, but if you can be bothered to pluck the whole bird, roast the carcasses for 20 minutes or so, then boil them for stock.
Slyjoe said:
So tonight I took our Scout troop 8 wild pigeons, shot with an air gun. (Supplied by my good friend at work called "Gunner" no idea of his real name)
I took the time to explain to them about factory food production, and wild food procurement.
As I presented them I was met with lots of "ooh poor bird" type of comments.
However, we then lit fires with Magnesium firelighters spark type things, Skip then showed them how to butcher the breasts off of them, the willing ones then had a go too,
and the Scouts cooked the breasts on a griddle pan over a fire they had started themselves.
Every single one of the scouts apprehensively tried a piece, and then went into some kind of blood lust - they absolutely loved it!
It kind of tasted like a really nice steak.
I've saved two for us for a meal later today.....
If you get the chance try it!
Any handy recommendations for my remaining meat is most welcome, however I just wanted to share for the collective PH knowledge.
(I'm feeling all kind of Bear Grylls now )
Sounds fantastic, I'd love to see the Risk Assesment forms though!!I took the time to explain to them about factory food production, and wild food procurement.
As I presented them I was met with lots of "ooh poor bird" type of comments.
However, we then lit fires with Magnesium firelighters spark type things, Skip then showed them how to butcher the breasts off of them, the willing ones then had a go too,
and the Scouts cooked the breasts on a griddle pan over a fire they had started themselves.
Every single one of the scouts apprehensively tried a piece, and then went into some kind of blood lust - they absolutely loved it!
It kind of tasted like a really nice steak.
I've saved two for us for a meal later today.....
If you get the chance try it!
Any handy recommendations for my remaining meat is most welcome, however I just wanted to share for the collective PH knowledge.
(I'm feeling all kind of Bear Grylls now
)
bloody lovelyMobile Chicane said:
Slyjoe said:
AndyAudi said:
Wild Pigeon is good, (just make sure your pal's not giving you feral ones)
Ooh - how do you tell the difference?These were fine looking birds, big and plump with plenty of breast!
.If so,
Wood Pigeon can be served rare, if you were knowingly eating Ferals I'd treat the meat like chicken & ensure all cooked through to kill anything off.
Well, I just cooked the last 2 for sunday dinner. Luckily, the boys and I had finished the butchery in the utility room and cleared the carcasses before the girls got home.
A touch disappointed as I cooked them slower on the stove in butter. A little tougher than the ones we served to the scouts, but just as tasty.
Lesson learned, High heat sear and serve.
Get yer air guns out boys - free food out there.
A touch disappointed as I cooked them slower on the stove in butter. A little tougher than the ones we served to the scouts, but just as tasty.
Lesson learned, High heat sear and serve.
Get yer air guns out boys - free food out there.
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