Dove Paprika

Directions

1. 1
   Brown pheasant pieces well in bacon drippings in deep pan. Add water, salt, pepper, bay leaves and garlic (minced).
2. 2
   Sprinkle in paprika.
3. 3
   Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours or until pheasant is tender; remove pheasant pieces from stock and set out 2 cups of gravy to cool.
4. 4
   Mix sour cream slowly with the cooled gravy (to prevent curdling) until smooth, then stir into the gravy in pan with cornstarch.
5. 5
   Return pheasant pieces to pan and reheat.
6. 6
   Serve with egg drop dumplings, mashed potatoes or brown rice.
7. 7
   Serves 4.