Spruce Grouse With Blueberry Sauce

• partridge breasts (and any other meat you can manage to salvage)↗8 pieces
• butter↗1⁄4 cup
• large onion, chopped↗1 piece
• sugar↗1⁄3 cup
• red wine vinegar↗1⁄4 cup
• blueberries↗1 cup
• vegetable oil↗
• salt and pepper

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and saute onion for about 2 minutes. Cover, lower heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until onion is soft.

2. 2

   In a separate heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt sugar until it caramelizes. Add vinegar, stirring well. Add to blueberry-onion mixture and simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated and a glaze remains. Keep warm.

3. 3

   Season grouse breasts with salt and pepper. Saute on both sides in vegetable oil over medium heat until cooked through. Do not overcook, as they will become dry.