Plantation Quail

15 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 8 quail semi-boneless
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 1/4 cup dried tarragon leaves
  • 2 tablespoons ground ginger
  • 2/3 cup raspberry vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons garlic chopped
  • 1/4 cup freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup pickling spices
  • 3 cups olive oil
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup red currant jelly
  • 2 cups orange marmalade
  • 4 tablespoons corn starch
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

Directions

  1. 1
    Remove the legs and wings at the joints, close to the bone, of each quail and place the remainder of each quail in a large, shallow bowl. In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the next eight ingredients and pour over the quail. Marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 hours.
  2. 2
    Remove the quail from the marinade and grill or saute for 3 to 4 minutes for both sides. Divide the quail among the serving plates and top with the Orange Sauce. Serve immediately.
  3. 3
    Orange Sauce:In a large saucepan, combine the stock, jelly, and marmalade and bring to a boil. Add the cornstarch, stirring constantly and return to a boil.
  4. 4
    Reduce heat to simmer and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 10 minutes.
  5. 5
    Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat the butter and stir in the flour to make a roux the consistency of paste. Add the roux to the stock mixture, stirring constantly until smooth.

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