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We did some pest control on the farm this year and thinned out the pigeon population. A delicious bird, tasted like steak. I understand why they remain a delica
by federalfarmer 2y ago
We did some pest control on the farm this year and thinned out the pigeon population. A delicious bird, tasted like steak. I understand why they remain a delicacy in France and Vietnam.
A shame that some of these less delectable birds are still extinct.
Thanks for sharing!
- perihelions 2y agoAlso in the Maghreb! I believe that's where France imported the concept from (but I'm not sure). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pastilla https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pastilla
- federalfarmer 2y agoPigeon pie is now a bucket list delicacy.
- rsynnott 2y agoUnlikely; breeding pigeons for meat in Europe goes back to, at least, the Romans, so the French likely got it from them if they weren’t previously doing it.
- Loughla 2y agoWe live near some bridges that attract pigeons. We have purposely built roost areas and leave grain out to bring them in to shoot. Not sure it's super legal to do that though. They're delicious.
- jmalicki 2y agoThey're also a delicacy in the US, just marketed as squab to avoid the ick factor many might feel. Appears on many a Michelin star menu.