Roast Guinea Fowl and Streaky Bacon Recipe

As promised here is a simple recipe for roasting the game bird Guinea Fowl. Check out what is guinea fowl if this is a new animal for you. It is important not to overcook and dry out the bird, which has a subtly gamey flavour.

Ingredients:

1 guinea fowl - which is usually the size of a very small chicken
4 rashers of streaky bacon
3 sprigs of thyme
2 cloves of garlic
a knob of butter

Method:

1. Pre-heat your oven to 180 degrees.
   
2. Crush the garlic and place it with the thyme in the cavity of the bird.
   
3. Smear the butter over the skin of the bird. Don't worry if this is too unhealthy for you, but it makes the skin gorgeous.
   
4. Place three of the bacon rashers from left to right over the bird and one from top to bottom over the top.
   
5. Put the bird in the oven for an hour. Please note that this may differ depending on the size of the bird.
   
6. After 30 to 40 minutes remove the now crispy bacon and continue cooking the guinea fowl.
   

Separate the legs and breasts and serve with the bacon. This is delightful with sweet potatoes, steamed vegetables and a cider gravy.