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Smoked and Cured Quail

5 ingredients 7 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

49
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Fat
13g
Carbs

Counts 2 of 4 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 2 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0
Quail not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • Brine Solution:
  • 5 gallons water
  • 4-1/2 pounds kosher salt
  • ¾ pound granulated sugar
  • 4 quails

Directions

1

Submerge quail in brine solution for 4 hours in a refrigerator.

2

Remove the carcasses and allow to drain completely.

3

Place the drained birds in a smoker preheated to 165, without added moisture.

4

When surfaces of birds are dry, add moisture and cook for one hour.

5

Increase temperature to 19 and cook for an additional hour.

6

Remove from smoker and enjoy.

7

Can be frozen.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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