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Spit-roasted Game Birds
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Spit-roasted Game Birds

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

477
Calories
33g
Protein
31g
Fat
11g
Carbs

Counts 9 of 12 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Vegetable 1 tbsp (14g) 120
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Beer 1/4 cup (60ml) for cooking 43
Lime juice of 1 lime (44ml) 11
Soy Sauce 1 tbsp (15ml) 9
Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Squab not in our table 0
Pheasant 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

  • 2 cans (12 oz. each) beer
  • ½ cup vegetable or olive oil
  • 4 serrano peppers, seeded and finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tsp dried pepper flakes
  • 2 limes, thinly sliced
  • 4 tbsp soy sauce
  • 4 tsp margarita salt
  • 4 game hens or squab
  • 2 pheasants or small chickens
  • 8 quail

Directions

1

Combine beer, oil, peppers, garlic, pepper flakes, lime, soy sauce and salt.

2

Put cleaned, washed and dried birds in 1 or 2 large heavy plastic food bags.

3

Pour in marinade and seal bags.

4

Turn and shake until birds are coated with marinade.

5

Refrigerate several yours or overnight, turning bag occasionally.

6

Remove birds from marinade and position them on a turning spit.

7

Tie legs and wings close to body to keep from overcooking.

8

Roast in a covered grill over medium hot coals or in a 350°F oven.

9

Small birds will take about 30 minutes; larger birds 1 to 1½ hours.

10

Baste every 5 minutes.

11

Test doneness by pricking with a fork between thigh and body to see if juices run clear.

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Category:Cathy's Recipes

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Category:Recipes using beer

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Category:Serrano pepper Recipes

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Category:Lime Recipes

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Category:Cornish hen Recipes

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Category:Pigeon Recipes

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Category:Pheasant Recipes

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Category:Chicken Recipes

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Category:Quail Recipes

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