Three Sisters Stew with Grouse - Grouse Stew with Corn, Beans & Squash
"A three sisters stew recipe -- corn, beans and squash -- with grouse. You can substitute any meat, or leave it out, but I use sharp-tailed grouse here...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 whole grouse, breasts removed and reserved
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oil to coat birds
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Salt
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3 bay leaves
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 large white or yellow onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 cup wheat berries or pearled barley ((optional))
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Salt ((smoked salt if you have it))
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2 to 3 cups cooked great northern beans
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3 cups cubed winter squash
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2 tablespoons fresh sage, minced
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3 cups sweet corn
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1/2 pound lambsquarters or other green ((spinach, dandelions, turnip greens, etc.))
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Black pepper, freshly grated cheddar or parmesan and cider vinegar, all to taste
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