Ingredients

• 1 medium cabbage, shredded
• 2 ounces butter, lard, or bacon fat
• 1 partridge per person
• Salt
• Black pepper, freshly ground
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• Juniper berries
• 1/2 pint double cream

Instructions

1. Parboil the shredded cabbage in salted water for 10 minutes. Drain well.
2. In a heavy pan melt the fat and brown the partridges on all sides. Add the cabbage, season with salt and pepper, and add the paprika and a few juniper berries. Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
3. Add the cream, mix well and adjust the seasoning. Cover and cook for a further 10 minutes.