Pigeon Whole Cooking Times and Calculator
The sweet juices and crispy skin of roast pigeon is a wonderful thing and perfect for a rustic, gamey Sunday roast. The best pigeons for roasting whole are the younger birds. Also look out for birds with a good layer of fat under the skin)
Pigeon Roasting Tips
- Let the meat come up to room temperature before cooking
- Don't forget to rest the meat before carving. This allows the meat to relax and distributes the juices throughout. A general rule of thumb used by chefs for resting meat is 1 minute for every 100g of meat.