How To Prepare And Cook Pigeon.Pigeon Breasts.

WOOD PIGEON WITH PEA`S AND CIDER..I take one fresh pigeon,breast it out,then pan fry the breasts and serve it with a fantastic seasonal sauce of peas,cider,bacon and cream,finished with sage and mustard.A spectacular, seasonal and fresh dish,cooked from scratch,many thanks .Thescottreaproject.

[@tusharrawat783]

I used to feed pigeons in the park near my house....Now I guess it's time for the pigeons to return the favour :3

[@SilasMoleCatcher]

That pigeon certainly didn't die in vain. Looks gorgeous, mate.

[@TheScottReaproject]

Cheers Joe,much appreciated my friend,cheers.Scott

[@scottscott232]

It's weird to say, but I'm vegetarian, and have been for many years. The reason being because of battery farmed everything and cruelty to animals. However, I would definitely eat what this man has prepared sans the bacon. The bird was killed in its natural habitat, assuming quickly by gunshot. It wasn't cooped up and fed nuggets of nonsense. He showed what natural food the bird ate. All the food items that he used were fresh and healthy. Great video. Very informative.

[@iansc4543]

Greetings Steve. As an FYI, there is no reason to suggest that the bacon Scott used wasn't sourced from a small, local farm versus large, corporate run factory farms. While I myself am not a vegan, I too am disgusted with the practices and conditions of large scale, factory farming. I hunt annually; Deer, Elk, Moose + geese, duck and wild turkey. What meat I don't harvest to stock in my two deep freezers, I purchase at a local farmers market or direct from local farms after speaking with their owners and seeing the conditions the animals live in. It is more expensive, sure, but the quality is superior, it supports local businesses amd even if an animal was raised for slaughter, there is something to be said about quality of life. Some may be against hunting, but I firmly believe it is a proper and ethical way to harvest meat. I seldom, if ever, buy at supermarkets, save for seafood which is, admittedly, a more troublesome product to obtain, though I am an avid angler. I am however, quite particular in where my seafood was obtained. Always read labels or ask, if buying fresh. Cheers.

[@madreenpoodle4377]

steve randall pigeons are an invasive species that were brought to North America as pets and food but as of recently people have thought of them as disgusting but by eating them it is so much better for the environment they are free roaming mostly eat healthy they're perfect

[@birdpalace1536]

steve randall fucking vegans

[@eurekacupcake7317]

steve randall I'm also a vegetarian and my favorite animal is wood pigeon. I would never eat such a cutie 😭

[@samitalvitie4173]

i know this is a old video and you might not see this. BUT i made this to my parents and they fell love with this dish. I added few fresh tomatoes and bit green salad to side just to balance the heavy sauce. I love this dish and the sauce, it is amazing! I did few tries with different seasoning mixes and i'd say that you can put in almost any seasonings and it will still taste great.

[@MavrikUSMC]

Told my wife she had "lovely nuggets of meat"......now I'm posting this from the sofa. Thanks mate.

[@karebear395]

Beautiful!! I caught a pigeon at the beach yesterday and I was surprised how hefty it felt compared to a sea gull. I let them go, but I enjoy catchin them with my hands. I had to come to utube to see all the pigeon recipes. I loved watchin your video! Y'alls bacon is definitely better than ours here in the States. I've heard people say that our bacon is fatty and, man, they ain't kiddin!! I'm gonna start lookin for better bacon around here!! Thank you so much for sharing!!

[@brianmcdermott9509]

@scott rea I'm a butcher who's recently took a shine to hunting and until now I've been giving away my kills . This dish looks amazing . Cheers fella

[@almontepaolilli4909]

As usual you have produced an outstanding dish. I like the way you prepare it in your kitchen using pots and pans that have seen wear. Realism is key to my enjoyment watching you prepare a dish and educating the public. Thanks for a job well done.

[@tymesho]

so close! we skewer our dove/pigeon between apple halves slightly hollowed/soaked in a bit of lemon to keep the apples white, and wrap in bacon. either on the bbq, or in the pan. smoked on the bbq with apple wood preferred. cooked very slow/basted with shallot butter. served on a bed of fancy lettuce, you just can't get better! I love your work!

[@54ricko]

Fantastic! Going to have to take the new air rifle out and get me some country pigeons soon. Thank you for sharing your recipe.

[@HawkingMerchant]

Fuck you asshole son of a demon

[@user-itschad1954]

I've been shooting Wood Pigeon for nigh on 40 years and have tried all sorts of ways to cook them, and yes I have done it with bacon. Your recipe is BRILLIANT, I just love it and will try it. As for that Richard Ames' comments, well, I feel sorry for him as he's obviously led a very sheltered life and probably just been weaned. His total ignorance is boundless. He must be very sad, WHY WATCH IT RICHARD? Have you got nothing better to do? I digress, Scott, a brilliantly filmed exercise in pigeon preparation & cooking.

[@wandererinthedust276]

0:32: Pigeon's like: "Oi, I'm about to get cooked, mate!"

[@eagle6769]

🤣

[@dragonknightofamiraka3636]

😹

[@texashawk777]

I've never eaten pigeon, but I can almost smell the wonderful flavour essence all the way from here on Ontario, Canada.

[@TheScottReaproject]

Tony Nicholls Many thanks Tony all the best from over the pond,cheers.Scott

[@niallgreen3201]

I'm honestly addicted to these videos amazing content and great cookery ideas thank you scott

[@Forevertrue]

I have eaten many doves and these guy are only a gene away from being doves. I look forward to eating many of them. Thanks Scott!

[@jamie66916691]

Just cooked this meal , tasted great. just got to bagged some more wood pigeons. I'm hooked. Thanks Scott

[@TerryC69]

That is the kind of grub what makes a man want to lay back his ears and go to work! Another excellent effort, Scott!

[@lionheart9692]

Yeah proper meal there,looks lovely,I'm gonna give that a try 👍

[@iankirk5875]

Wow. I’m out shooting woodies tomorrow. Looks like I’m buying a few ingredients on the way home. The missus doesn’t like the idea of eating pigeon. So will announce it as duck with cider and peas!! Haha. Thanks for sharing. I’ve just eaten and you’ve managed to make me hungry!!

[@rambosgeorgiou3697]

I've tried the first time and tasted amazing

[@elmeromero1794]

I grew up in Mexico and now reside in the USA. As a kid my uncle and I use to hunt pigeon. My mom would pluck them and cut them in half and would fry them. She also would make salsa out out dried cayenne peppers, tomatillo and garlic and would smother the pigeon once it was cooked. That's was some good eating!

[@scottscott232]

Also, I would pay good money to eat this dish that he prepared. This is definitely a top quality restaurant dish. If ever anyone wanted to eat an authentic English dish then this is it. All the produce is local and fresh.

[@roninroshi44]

Great video thank's...a fantastic recipe. I'll be going out for pigeon locally called 'rock dove' and will be making this tomorrow evening.

[@korgscrew2000]

Wow Scott. What a dish! Also, nice to see your not using fancy gadgets and pans. Just goes to show you can cook this with the pans you have in the cupboard. We bought 2 pigs for £1.50 each from the market. Cant wait to get out and shoot my own!

[@TheScottReaproject]

korgscrew2000 Keeping it real,99% of us don't own the kind of equipment they use on the tv cooking shows,so this just goes to show what can be achieved with normal household pots and pans,cheers.Scott

[@johnmastrangel7317]

I found a great place to harvest pigeons without firing a single shot, gonna try your recipe it looked yummy.

[@stevetipps5876]

bloody hell, ur not only a hunter but an up and coming chef...lol...from a friend in the states.

[@TheScottReaproject]

Cheers Steve,A jack of all trades,master of none,? all the best.Scott

[@stevetipps5876]

I first watched your cleaning videos on game and then commented before I learned that you are a master butcher, I apologize. all of the vids that I watched on your fresh game kills, cleaning and butchering were great. I intend to look at them all and look forward to preparing some of your dishes. I too like mustard. again, good hunting and cooking. your mate, steve t.

[@alexman941]

I am sat here drooling after that, nice one Scott!

[@andy29375]

You are, without doubt, my favourite Chef mate!

Bang on! Woody is the best free food out there...Apart from signal crays!

[@hectorhtaylor]

I’m a bit late to the party but this is still relevant and I’ll be giving it a go. Thanks!

[@JimmyTheMower]

Great video mate. I will be having some pigeon this weekend! They are stripping my damson Tree and vegetable beds at the moment!

[@winnershimrei7595]

wow thats a fantastistic mouthwatering preparation. do upload more and thanks. WOW

[@stevenwinterson]

doing this over the weekend no end of the little critters in me garden . thanks for the tip

[@johnathansubke1788]

As a child I would go into the the woods shooting pigeons and eating them it's now a hobby I love it

[@whatafukndick5660]

I shoot, prepare and eat pigeon often thanks to Scott's video's. We've grown accustomed to flavorless chicken so be prepared for something with flavor, give it a try and don't give up if you don't like it at first, it takes time to adjust to real foods.

[@paulytwotanks]

Fantastic recipe! I shot my first pigeon on my small holding yesterday and did not want him to die in vain. I found your video and have just have just done as you explained (I breasted him yesterday and kept them in the fridge) Absolutely delicious and I managed to keep the breasts rare when cooking. As a side I added some roast chunks of crown prince squash that I grew. Went with the dish very well..... Good video's and well presented - I followed your pheasant one a couple of weeks ago for my first self caught pheasant. Thanks for the advice.

[@lucbelzile9407]

Thanks Will be trying this for sure, got 15 pigeons today,

[@DelilahCochran]

Looks fantastic!

[@harryl2738]

This dish is SPOT ON the sauce is lovely! also tried it with some rump steak and canary potatoes and threw in some chilli flakes to the sauce cheers mate

[@OPkalosmaster151]

I've just found this and can't believe you've not been in my life before now!!! Great work Scott and keep it up mate

[@TheScottReaproject]

Hey den,dude it tasted awesome,so fresh,that's why i turned the camera off at one point,to enjoy it,nice one mate.

[@stuzaza]

Nicely done, mate

[@Alex123Mash]

Really enjoy your videos thanks for posting!

[@RoninGroupUK]

I would order that in a restaurant, the final presentation looks fantastic !

[@haydenwalker285]

Interesting that looks delicious

[@TheScottReaproject]

Thanks will,you know what they say"good things come in small packages" the mustard rocks,and your plate of food looked brilliant,nice one my friend.Scott

[@lukey_luke88]

Great video. Looks really nice. Good simple instructions. Cheers

[@countrybumpkin339]

I live mostly on road kill. I can’t shoot, I couldn’t hit a cows arse with a banjo. I have lots of pigeons in the freezer. I will have a go with your recipe tonight. I am a Shropshire lass by the way and also have a flagon of the thickest scrumpy in the county.

[@TheScottReaproject]

Hi ajb,what can i tell ya,it was amazing,fresh and tasty mate,lovely,cheers.

[@like-icecream]

So compassionate.

[@emacsprince5586]

That was great! Better than in most restaurants.

[@pnp9200]

You really know how to cook. Love the good ole kitchen stove. I hate to watch cooking shows and all they want to do is showing off their 2-3k stove and others kitchen garbage. I wanted to build a wood burning stove outdoor but it's illegal here. Need to be at least 3,000ft and above sea level here in CA.

[@DEMONTOR6]

I've got a mate who did his thesis on bats, he gets livid when anyone calls bats "flying rats", insisting that CITY PIGEONS are the real flying rats. Great video, I wish I had wild _Columba_ fit for eating where I live.

[@ramboshar5747]

Great video Scott, thanks 10/10

[@j.mahoney1178]

Looks great next time I shoot a few Pigeon I'm going to make this dish for me and the Mrs.

[@TheScottReaproject]

Hi Funfrme,when im pan frying them its all ways skin off for me,it looks better on the plate,but if im roasting the whole bird i will leave skin on.One of the reasons i skin them is for ease of preparing them,as you can see,just strip the skin back and you done,to pluck them takes longer,you need to do that outdoors else you end up with more feathers on you,the pigeons revenge i guess,thanks for the comment mate,cheers.

[@karlwilkinson3782]

Thanks for the freat recipe. Tried this tonight and confirm its lovely!

[@toolmaker1234]

Looks delicious! Can't wait to try it ! Thank you for the video!

[@JoeHarrisfpv]

Amazing! cooked this tonight, really great dish, thanks for taking the time to make and share this video. Subscribed!

[@logantic]

Looks delicious yum

[@1markdrums]

that ryan blokes a "twwaaaaaaaaaaaatttttt" isn't he, ive worked in a food factory and you have to pack different meats together and have to forget about cross contamination, yes you might have put all your food on the block but once you cook it all the bacteria will be killed, really enjoyed your vid scott, thanks.

[@TheScottReaproject]

mark kimberley Never a truer word said Mark,many thanks Scott

[@CubbyCPie]

I agree I've been a cook for 2 years now and have heard the same things. But the people that say those things haven't really cooked haha. They are just going off of what they've heard! But what you hear isn't always true! Cooking at high temperatures kills all bacteria that comes with cross contamination!!

[@thomashanson6607]

Jacob Linker I too am a cook, but I have researched this topic. The consensus of expert opinion is the bacteria in the board will die before you use it again. If this were not so, we wouldn't be here as all our ancestors would have poisoned themselves. If you want to learn about food hygiene study food storage in countries that do not have refrigeration. The ones that are still alive are doing it right. There's not much you can't safely eat once it's cooked. Including your boots.

[@allanthompson9695]

Great vid. Looks delicious. Lots of interesting useful info as well. Cheers.

[@denmason]

That looks great. I'll have to try that but I've only got quail here. Great eats Scott.

[@scottrobertson7198]

Just followed this recipe. Absolutely gorgeous, over done the pigeon breast a little bit though. Think your videos are a great way to encourage more people to shoot for the pot rather than dump at the game dealer. Good man.

[@TheScottReaproject]

Hi scott, I really appreciate feedback like this mate.makes it all worth while, I especially like it when people like your good self actually have a go at the recipes, so fair play to you, cause thats what the channel is all about, getting people to cook there bag.so.thanks again, now its time for you to try another recipe. All the best. Scott

[@scottrobertson7198]

First shoot on my syndicate in a fortnight. Dont you worry I have already had a look at your pheasant dish can already smell it! Cheers bud.

[@TheScottReaproject]

scott robertson Let me know how you get on Scott,all the best.Scott

[@hanniballecterspsychiatris8613]

I could go a bundle on this right now.

[@OldSpiceFD]

This is amazing. I need to try this ASAP. Looking up Pigeon season in the US now...

[@TheScottReaproject]

Paul Thorne Cheers Paul,you could try it with a squab,that would work just aswell,many thanks .Scott

[@Thebombboom]

Most places dont have a season for wood pigeon/rock dove. It's open season year round in Oregon anyway

[@lukesmith5722]

FANTASTIC

[@TheScottReaproject]

Hi brav,thanks mate,that apple wine sounds perfect for the dish mate,love the home brew idea,give it a spin and let me know.cheers.

[@jobold2048]

Excellent recipe fella!!

[@Alanl501957]

Another brilliant one Thanks

[@NoahStone9]

Nice!

[@noelduggan72]

I liked how you cut through the skin AND the breast at the same time, after taking off the feathers. It gives you a better grip on the skin when you are trying to pull it off. Never Known So Many Wild Woodies About.....A very underrated meat!

[@vford1000]

Going to have to try Pigeon, I've already had Chicken, Duck, Turkey and Goose!

[@titanmunro35]

been a chef since a left the armed forces and that sir is onr hell of a dish

[@nathansharp2478]

Just made this dish and wow it's Soooo damm good iv had pigeon from the local pub and it's not half as nice as this thanks for a top dish :)

[@tlotlosenai7304]

Nice mate

[@theorthodoxredneck1887]

Jam up lookin dish my brother !

[@plipertyplap4899]

Fantastic scott

[@TheScottReaproject]

Man i am over the moon for you,fair play ,it sounds amazing,shame about the bacon,but hey,you managed to get hold of Colemans mustard,what do you think ?,its got a bit of a kick to it,better than Dijon any day, ideal for this dish,you must check out my latest pigeon with elderberry sauce dish i think you'll dig it,thanks again mate(what's your name),i love feed back like this,makes it worth while,all the best .Scott cheers.

[@MluTrippleTwo]

Anything to be weary off when considering your back yard pigeons? Any thing to be precautious of?

[@6treeman]

I love your videos dude about wild food cooking especially the zander video. Any chance you can show us how to prepare and cook a pike, perch or some cray fish???

[@jacobriches5771]

That looks insane

[@duckhunter8203]

Great vids, really easy to follow and really tasty, thank you!

[@rambosgeorgiou3697]

thank you Scott rea

[@danielhicks1566]

Inspired me to bag a couple of pigeons next week, follow your recipe , made me hungry just watching! What could i use other than peas though? Our lass doesnt like peas at all. Green beans maybe?

[@TheScottReaproject]

Dan Hicks Hi Dan,you can leave out the peas no problem,and like you say, just use some runner beans which are in season at the moment,or a tin of puy lentils,there are nothing like the green and orange dried ones,they would work really well.let me know how you get on,cheers.Scott

[@danielhicks1566]

Yeah i will, im off this weekend to hopefully get a few tasty birds :) +scott rea

[@timothypaul6092]

For some reason I clicked on this video was not expecting to see a full pigeon sitting on the cutting board

[@2xtream]

Ya got my mouth watering -

[@MaximusDeplorabilis]

Thats it, Im heading out to 56 and 9th in Manhattan to kill me a few pigeons and try this. We have some really big birds up here, also plenty of birds over by West drive, by the lake in Central Park. Maybe the Bacon grease kills some of that gamey city bird taste..Hummm.

[@danielhicks1566]

Nice job by the way :)

[@willie_mccoy]

In Arizona, common pigeon (not band-tailed) is no bag limit, year-round season, no license needed, any method of take. Hard to go hungry around here.

[@lucianobezerra4380]

Not only the breast, but the whole bird tastes awesome...

[@carminesilverado]

you know that is good

[@jimmytoolbox]

Really good vid and made my mouth water! Just one question - would it be better to leave the breast skin on the meat to cook. Or is there so little fat in the skin that it's not really worth it.? Thanks JT

[@TheScottReaproject]

jimmytoolbox You hit the nail on the head there Jimmy,but you can leave it on if you want,cheers.Scott

[@JonathanOlguin]

Hi buddy ... I have a lot of pigeon flying around my home in urban zone, do you thing that those can be eaten ?? I mean is this healthy ? or I must go to looking for some of this ones in the forest or something like that ? ... than in advance for your advice ...

[@TheScottReaproject]

Sorry for the late reply jon,i would leave the flying rodents alone,shoot the bad boys,just done eat them,cheers mate.Scott.

[@JonathanOlguin]

hey Scott , thanks !! regards ...

[@thefaceofawsomeness491]

actually they are fine to eat, they live mostly off of bird seed. they are legal to kill year round. just check their stomach to see what it has been eating before you cook it. I saw it on "bizarre food". I can't imagine they are any sicker than the chicken we get at the store. I would suggest a slingshot since you can't use a firearm in a populated area.

[@gothsauceproductions5243]

Jonathan Olguin I was wondering the same thing mate. I got my bb gun on deck and alway catch pigeons in my yard causing ruckus. I alway see them eating seeds & my dogs dry food I really want to eat one now that I know how.

[@kwhemphill4254]

Need about a dozen pigeons in a casserole dish for that recipe

[@OpenBridle]

finally convinced my man to bring me some pigeon.....so he just brought me 2 and I already have a veal roast on the bbq. So.....I said get 2 more or deal is off...haha and don't shoot anything else.

[@nigellambert6701]

I shot a pigeon last week. I took the breast meat off. as per your video. Boy it's tasty! I am not one for messing with guts and blood. But I found your video inspirational. I had it with salad ;) and new potatoes. A delight.

[@todorangabi997]

Great video and great recipe. I was wondering what gun did you use?

[@gourmet4vous]

Yum!

[@rwilliams1256]

Gotta try this!