Anononymous 8-01-05

6 partridge

12 slices of bacon

6 slices of cooked ham

1/2 cup brandy

1/2 cup butter

3/4 cup beef stock

2 1/4 cup orange juice

Salt and pepper, to taste

Preheat oven to 400F. Clean, wash, stuff, and truss partridge. Cover

breasts with bacon slices. Line casserole with ham slices. Arrange

birds in casserole, then cover. Cook over low heat for 15

minutes. Remove cover to pour brandy over birds. Cover again and bake

for 20 minutes at 400F. Remove birds and ham. Skim off fat, then

strain pan juices. Gradually add butter and beef stock to juices,

stirring constantly while bringing them to a boil. Add orange juice,

salt, and pepper. Return birds and ham to sauce, then serve.