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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_ptarmigan
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July: Hatching. Young grouse begin following their mothers, learning to survive in tundra conditions.
Poses no danger. Lives in Arctic tundra. In tundra regions, ptarmigan is prized as winter meat. Used as provisions for hunters or expeditions.
Inhabits shrub and moss tundra. Pure white in winter, mottled in summer. Usually found in pairs or small flocks.
Winter shotgun hunting on skis Autumn stalking in shrub tundra Hunting with spitz-type dogs during molting season
Use winter camouflage — bird turns white. Best hunting times are early morning and evening. Tracks in snow often reveal location.
Feathers come off easily — pluck in the field. Cool carcass in snow in a bag. May freeze immediately after gutting. Meat is edible but rarely harvested due to remote habitat.
Breast: Frying, grilling
Thigh: Braising
Whole bird: Soup, roasting
Thigh: Braising
Whole bird: Soup, roasting
Grilled Ptarmigan with Berry Sauce (Grilling)
Pairs well with lingonberry or cranberry sauce
Pairs well with lingonberry or cranberry sauce
1. Marinate breasts in garlic and oil.
2. Grill until golden brown.
3. Serve with wild berry sauce.
2. Grill until golden brown.
3. Serve with wild berry sauce.
Ptarmigan Stew (Boiling)
Hearty and flavorful soup with roots and potato
Hearty and flavorful soup with roots and potato
1. Make broth from whole bird.
2. Add potatoes, carrots, spices.
3. Serve hot with herbs.
2. Add potatoes, carrots, spices.
3. Serve hot with herbs.
Roast Ptarmigan with Apples (Roasting)
Meat gets a sweet-sour flavor
Meat gets a sweet-sour flavor
1. Stuff carcass with apples and onion.
2. Roast at 180°C (350°F) for about 50 min.
3. Serve with roast juices.
2. Roast at 180°C (350°F) for about 50 min.
3. Serve with roast juices.
Braised Ptarmigan with Mushrooms and Cream (Braising)
Tender meat with rich flavor
Tender meat with rich flavor
1. Slice meat, fry with onion.
2. Add mushrooms and sour cream, simmer 40 min.
3. Serve with mashed potatoes.
2. Add mushrooms and sour cream, simmer 40 min.
3. Serve with mashed potatoes.