How to Make Southern Stuffed Quail - A Step-by-Step Guide

Southern Stuffed Quail is a classic dish that brings together the flavors and traditions of the American South in a memorable and delicious way. This recipe is perfect for those special occasions when you want to impress your guests with a dish that is both elegant and comforting at the same time.

The star of this dish is, of course, the quail. Quail is a small game bird with a delicate, slightly gamey flavor that pairs perfectly with the savory stuffing and rich, flavorful gravy in t...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup ground pork
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped carrots
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
  • 1 clove chopped fresh garlic
  • 2 ½ tablespoons fresh bread crumbs
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 8 quail, cleaned and split lengthwise
  • 1 tablespoon bacon drippings

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat the oven broiler.
  • In a bowl, mix the pork, parsley, carrots, celery, garlic, bread crumbs, and pepper.
  • Arrange the quail in a baking dish. Separate the skin from the breast of each quail, and stuff with equal amounts of the stuffing mixture. Brush with bacon drippings.
  • Broil the quail 7 minutes on each side in the preheated oven, or to a minimum internal temperature of 180 degrees F (85 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    231 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 88mg
    • Sodium: 71mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 21mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 276mg