Squabs in Grape Sauce Recipe

Name: Squabs in Grape Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 teaspoons clarified butter; 6 squabs; 1/4 cup Madeira; 1 1/4 cups game stock; 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 3 sprigs fresh basil; 3 sprigs parsley; 1 bay leaf; 6 cups ripe Concord grapes; 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional); Salt and pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

5 teaspoons clarified butter
6 squabs
1/4 cup Madeira
1 1/4 cups game stock
3 sprigs fresh thyme
3 sprigs fresh basil
3 sprigs parsley
1 bay leaf
6 cups ripe Concord grapes
1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste

1
Heat butter in cast iron skillet, and brown squabs on all sides.
2
Remove squabs to a platter.
3
Pour off butter and deglaze skillet by taking it off the flame, adding Madeira and scraping fond from skillet's sides and bottom.
4
Add game stock, thyme, basil, parsley and bay leaf.
5
Simmer 5 minutes, uncovered.
6
Wash grapes and put them and squabs into the skillet.
7
Cover and cook over medium heat 20 minutes.
8
Remove birds to warm serving platter.
9
Pour remaining juices and liquids into strainer.
10
Put the strained liquid into a sauce pan, adding sugar and salt.
11
Boil until liquid is reduced to two-thirds or half its volume, about 10 to 15 minutes, and has become glistening and thick.
12
Pour sauce around bird.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 5 teaspoons clarified butter, 6 squabs, 1/4 cup Madeira, 1 1/4 cups game stock, and more.

Yes, Squabs in Grape Sauce 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.

Squabs in Grape Sauce

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