Wild Game Recipes - Quail Recipes

Quail Magnificent

• 6 quail, cleaned
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• Vegetable oil
• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
• 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp. molasses
• 1 clove garlic, pressed
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 4 med. carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 stalks celery, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1/4 lb. fresh mushrooms
• 2 green onions
• 1/2 cup dry sherry

Sprinkle quail with salt and pepper; dredge in flour. Brown quail on both sides in hot oil in a larg, heavy skillet. Remove quail and drain off oil; return quail to skillet.

Combine next 6 ingredients, mixing well; pour over quail. Reduce heat; cover and cook 30 minutes. Add remaining ingredients; cover and cook 30 additional minutes. Yields: 3 servings.