wildfowler.250 Posted December 25, 2013 Report Share Posted December 25, 2013 Who here actually eats the intestines? I'm unsure if it's worth it? I know they poop when they are flushed... BUT do they do the same when they flight at night? Managed a few on evening flights but may just stick to the meat. Interested to hear any opinions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footu Posted December 25, 2013 Report Share Posted December 25, 2013 I saw a write up of someone who had the traditional meal on their first bird. And wished they hadn't. I'd stick to meat as I can't image a better flavor being innards as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted December 25, 2013 Report Share Posted December 25, 2013 Never done it but the old fella has and said it was lovely. More a state of mind and I know for a fact I have eaten much worse withoot a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted December 25, 2013 Report Share Posted December 25, 2013 I no longer eat woodcock guts but in my time I have had a great many birds in that way. I do however always eat snipe done in the tradfitional way - guts left in, beak up it's backside, rolled in bacon and grilled over toast. The bacon fat and the juices from inside the bird make for a very succulent meal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otherwayup Posted December 26, 2013 Report Share Posted December 26, 2013 Yep. Absolutely lovely when mashed up over the hob with a roasted garlic clove, some port and the melted butter off the bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted December 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2013 Cheers guys. Are you taking the guts out after the bird is roasted and then cooking them with something? Or gut the bird and cook the guts separately? I've got 5 plucked at the moment in the fridge. Cheers! I know for a fact I have eaten much worse withoot a thought. That's very true. Hate to think what I've eaten from some of these kebab shops after a night out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted December 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2013 actually found the answer here. marco pierre white at 1:39 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR66MhY6V0s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted December 26, 2013 Report Share Posted December 26, 2013 Eating intestines / sucking out the brain , it may taste great but I just could not bring myself to try it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted December 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2013 Eating intestines / sucking out the brain , it may taste great but I just could not bring myself to try it I know what you mean. Guessing it's all in the mind though. Will report back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpentermark Posted December 26, 2013 Report Share Posted December 26, 2013 Theres 6 types of Deer in this country Marco!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted December 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2013 Theres 6 types of Deer in this country Marco!!! Schoolboy mistake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted December 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 Well tried it and I'm unconvinced tbh. Maybe just play it safe next time.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oddman Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 I was a bit dismayed by the idea of serving barely cooked gut so I do it like this I fry a very finely chopped onion in plenty of butter whilst the woodcock are roasting. I gut the birds with a fork and chop the entrails (+livers heart and lungs) as finely as possible. I add them to the butter/onions cook for a minute and then add alcohol - port or brandy. Flame th alcohol and reduce. Spread this sauce/pate on toast and serve the split woodcock on top It is delicious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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