Quail Or Dove

Directions

1. 1
   Remove all feathers and possible shot.
2. 2
   Wash and soak in salt water.
3. 3
   Drain.
4. 4
   In a paper bag, put flour, salt and pepper.
5. 5
   Add birds and shake until coated.
6. 6
   In an iron skillet, heat oil until hot.
7. 7
   Make sure oil partially covers birds.
8. 8
   Brown birds on both sides.
9. 9
   Remove cooked birds and pour off oil, reserving enough oil to brown sufficient flour to make gravy.
10. 10
    To the brown flour, pour in enough hot water to make a thin gravy.
11. 11
    Place birds in a roaster on a rack and pour the gravy over the birds.
12. 12
    Cover and roast at 375° for one hour.
13. 13
    Baste birds at intervals.
14. 14
    Add salt and pepper to taste.