Recipe: Partridge with Cabbage

1 In a large casserole, blanch the cabbage leaves and refresh them, then drain.

2 In this casserole pour a good spoonful of duck fat, then roast your partridge on all sides and remove it.

3 In this same casserole arrange a layer of cabbage, salt and pepper, place your partridge and your piece of smoked ham, then in layers the carrot cylinders, golden ball, sliced shallot and cabbage, seasoning as you go, finish with your bay leaves, cover.

4 Heat the oven to 210°F (100°C) (gas mark 3+).

5 On the stovetop, add liquid to cover (water or stock), then bring to a boil, cover and place in the oven for 4 hours. After this time, turn off the oven and let rest.
Serve in a shallow dish the partridge cut in half (thighs and flanks removed) 2 pieces of ham and your vegetables around it.