Clancy's Quail Recipe

Name: Clancy's Quail
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces quail; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 ounces foie gras; 2 ounces whipped cream; 1 teaspoon dry sherry or 1 teaspoon madeira wine; salt and pepper, to taste; ¼ cup sugar; 8 kumquats, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar; 1 tablespoon dry vermouth

Servings: persons

8 ounces quail
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
2 ounces foie gras
2 ounces whipped cream
1 teaspoon dry sherry or 1 teaspoon madeira wine
salt and pepper, to taste
¼ cup sugar
8 kumquats, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon champagne vinegar
1 tablespoon dry vermouth

1
Rub quails with salt and sugar mixture; let marinate 20 minutes.
2
Slow smoke them over low coals for one hour.
3
Remove the skin from one of the quail; gently remove allthe meat.
4
Finely mince the meat and set to the side.
5
Press the foie gras through a fine sieve; combine with cream and sherry or Madeira.
6
Fold in the minced quail meat; season to taste with salt and pepper.
7
To serve: Slice the meat off the remaining quail's breast; cut each side into 7 slices.
8
Remove the bones from the carcass and re-form a breast with the foie gras mousse.
9
Cover with reserved breast slices, overlapping on an angle (the breast should appear to be braided).
10
Arrange the quail on a plate garnished with kumquat relish.
11
To make the relish: Place the sugar in a skillet and cook to caramelize over medium high heat.
12
When the sugar turns golden, add remaining ingredients and cook until sugar is melted and most of the liquid has evaporated (about 5 minutes).

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces quail, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 tablespoon sugar, 2 ounces foie gras, and more.

Yes, Clancy's Quail falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Clancy's Quail

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