Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Boneless Quail

Fidel

This was quite possibly the best thing I have cooked in my life.

Two quail, bones removed from the body but left in the legs and wings. The cavities were then stuffed with a cored jalapeno that was stuffed with seasoned cream cheese.




I hit them with my absolute favorite poultry rub, courtesy of one Poot Butt Mike.




Put them on a raised grid direct at 375° with the breasts out toward the very edge to try and keep them from overcooking while the legs got a head start. (This theory actually worked in practice he said, patting himself lovingly on the back). Tossed in a chunk of cherry and let it rip.




Flipped once after about 7 minutes, then finished for about 4 minutes on the other side. Hoping against all odds that the bacon would get crisp in time. (This also miraculously worked in practice).




Pulled them to rest as I steamed some fresh broccoli to serve on the side.




Plated and served with a nice German marzen lager.






The only thing I would change is to parcook the peppers a little or use thinner peppers. There were a touch overpowering. If they had cooked a touch more I think it would have been perfect.

Unknown

I give credit where credit is due, and that Fidel, is pretty awesome. I think you may get some people thinking they were bacon wrapped frogs. Fun cook!

Bacchus

Looks phenomenal Rod. Great Job. Quail is a tasty game bird for sure.

cookn biker

Man, I know those were tasty Fidel!! Nice!! I wish I could find someone that plucks quail here.

Little Steven

Great idea Rod.

Were they domestic?

Steve

Mainegg

very nice!! I love it when a plan come together :laugh: wonder if you just roasted then a few min and took off the skin I bet they would be more perfect

AZRP

Rod you eating alone? Great presentation!! -RP

ChargerGuy

Very nice looking mini birds!!!!!

BENTE

looks really good rod!!!


i called you but got no answer i need to ask you a question if you get time tonight.....

Fidel

Since we are not in Arizona I didn't feel comfortable asking for their papers.

Yes, they were pen raised birds.

Richard Fl

LUV them quail. Nice looking meal. Here is one way I like them.

Quail, Bacon Wrapped, Stuffed, Richard Fl




INGREDIENTS:
6 Whole Quail
*****OR*****
1-2 Cornish Game Hens
Stuffing
3 cups Cooked Rice, Basmati preferred
1/2 cup Pignole, Pine Nuts, Pecans, Walnuts, your choice
1/2 cup Chutney
1/4 cup Scallions
Wrap
12 Pieces Bacon
SAUCE
1 Jar Raspberry Jam 4-6 Oz. or Orange Marmalade
Dijon Mustard
Balsamic Vinegar
Lemon Juice
Salt/Pepper




Procedure:
1 Cook Rice, Basmati or Jasmine preferred, Use 1/3 orange juice by volume of total liquid used to cook rice.
2 Mix cooked rice w/ nuts ( pignoles or pecans chopped), chutney, scallions, stuff quail, works well w/cornish game hens, just takes more. ingredients to stuff birds. Use: pepper, salt,poultry seasoning whatever you like for rub.. Stuff birds w/mixture.
3 Wrap birds w/bacon , may take 2-3 pieces to totally wrap quail, cornish lay 2-3 pieces on breast and cook indirect breast up. For quail skewer w/large tooth picks or something else to hold the bacon.
4 Place in oven baking dish on rack to keep drippings underneath or place on BGE and grill using indirect method. Bake 325-350 F for 40-50 minutes until bacon is crispy, Start quail birds breast down, and turn breast up 1/2 way into cook. "V" rack works well for cornish, cook breast up with bacon strips.
Sauce
1 Mix the sauce ingredients in a pan on low heat, add raspberry jam first. Tablespoon Dijon, Tablespoon Balsamic vinegar. Lemon juice and seasoning. Bring to slow boil and stir; adjust to your tastes. Orange marmalade may be substituted for the raspberry.
2 Rest 10 minutes. Serve. If Egging be careful not to let the drippings flare and burn bacon/birds. Great reheated next day.


Servings: 6
Yield: 6
Preparation time: 45 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour
Ready in: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Recipe Type
Main Dish, Poultry

Recipe Source
Author: Richard Howe, 05/25/02

Source: BGE Forum, Richard Fl, 2006/02/27

Fidel

I was outside doing some yard work. I'll call you in a few.

Fidel

My all time favorite...no contest.

FlaPoolman

Looks great but you need about 6 more :ermm:

Fidel

Wife works Tuesday nights and won't eat anything that is out of the "mainstream"...which basically means anything I kill or catch.

At least I eat well.

Fidel

You know, that's a good idea. I didn't think to fire roast the peppers first.

I should put you on speed dial.

Pork Butt Mike

Hey buddy looks awesome I hope RUB YOUR BUTT worked out for you. If you need more just let me know. Good eats there buddy, missed you this past week but maybe next time.

Fidel

These are fantastic, and so easy to cook. I'm sure you can find someone that can provide you a few.

Fidel

I love that rub Mike. Save it for poultry only.

I tried to get up there this weekend but wound up with work commitments I couldn't break.

You guys have me considering purchasing an RV so I don't get left out from now on. Seriously.

Little Steven

Is that an Afghan melon?

Fidel

Don't kid yourself Pat, I could easily scarf down 10-12 of these things.

Stupid diet I'm on. :pinch:

Fidel

Thanks, even though I must discount your opinions on everything based upon your utterly poor choice in football clubs.

FlaPoolman

I thought maybe you ran out of shells or maybe just a bad shot :laugh:

Fidel

Thanks Richard.

Beli

Rod, Absolutely the sexiest post I've seen here :woohoo: . Looks out of this world my friend. Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fidel

Gracias a mi amigo. Era muy delicioso.

Dígale a su bella esposa me dijo hola.

ChargerGuy

Ummmm when was the last time KC even went to the post season? JK I think all of us in the AFC West should band together and create one super team that cant get out of the first round :woohoo:

Pork Butt Mike

Just drop me a line, will be glad to help out if I can.

Fidel

A bag full of money would get me a good head start toward the purchase

Zippylip

Rod, Fantastic, I'll take 30. The beer looks so damn good & crispy too, & unlike Newman, I love the vile weed

Humphrey Chimpden Earwicker

alright, it looks great, and i can imagine how good it might be, but i have seen some pretty cool stuff come off your egg. what about it made the 'best' thing you have ever cooked?

and i mean that as "in comparison to the other great stuff you have cooked"...

and was this a zippy-type inspiration, or is stuffing them with jalapenos something i have missed before?

looks great, man. also, never figured you for such a broccoli fiend either.