Sherry Braised Partridges With Preserved Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 2 partridges
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 small piece garlic
• 2 tbsp strong stock
• 1 glass sherry
• 2 tbsp preserved tomatoes
• salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. 1 Wipe partridges inside with a damp cloth. Cut off heads and truss legs like boiled fowls.
2. 2 Place partridges in a stewpan with oil and a pea-sized piece of garlic. Shake over a clear fire until slightly browned all over.
3. 3 Pour in stock, sherry, and preserved tomatoes. Season with salt and plenty of pepper.
4. 4 Simmer gently until partridges are fully cooked. Serve very hot with the highly seasoned sauce.