Game on: our favourite grouse recipes to celebrate The Glorious Twelfth

Telegraph Food
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Seasonal delights: a grouse roasted alongside a salad makes for the perfect late summer supper - Andrew Crowley
Seasonal delights: a grouse roasted alongside a salad makes for the perfect late summer supper - Andrew Crowley

The Glorious Twelfth marks the beginning of the red grouse shooting season in August. This rich, gamey bird makes an indulgent meal, and is a great alternative to other game birds such a pheasant. Young ones taste delicious roasted, while older ones are perfect for a casserole or stew.

Here are some of our most sensational grouse dishes for you to try.

Game terrine with blackberry and ale chutney

game terrine - Credit: Haarala Hamilton
Credit: Haarala Hamilton

 Grouse with roasted quince, rosemary, toast and red wine

grouse with quince - Credit: Andrew Crowley
Credit: Andrew Crowley

 Slow-cooked grouse with chorizo

grouse with chorizo - Credit: Martin Pope
Credit: Martin Pope

Grouse cooked in cider and hay

Grouse cider and hay - Credit: Haarala Hamilton
Credit: Haarala Hamilton

Game pie with grouse

Game pie with grouse - Credit: Andrew Crowley
Credit: Andrew Crowley

 Classic grouse with bread sauce

Grouse bread sauce - Credit: Martin Pope
Credit: Martin Pope