Baked Pheasant

Directions

1. 1
   Set oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Stuff cavity of birds with onion, celery, rosemary and apple.
3. 3
   Brush birds with 1/2 the melted butter and drizzle with 1/2 the lemon.
4. 4
   Arrange slices of bacon over birds and place in oven.
5. 5
   Cook, uncovered, until bacon is browned.
6. 6
   Remove from oven.
7. 7
   Brush with remaining butter and drizzle with the other 1/2 of the lemon.
8. 8
   Tightly cover pheasant and return to oven.
9. 9
   Cook until tender.