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Size:
24 birds, in 6-bird packs, choose from Imperial size (6.3-7.4oz/ea) or Regular size (4.7-5.6oz/ea)
Features:
Origin:
Quail’s light colored meat is tender and succulent with a delicate, sweet and distinctly nutty flavor. The smallest of the game birds, a common single serving of quail is two whole birds. Easy to grill or roast whole, they can also be braised, sautéed, or stuffed. They look beautiful on the plate.
Quail meat is enjoyed in a host of European, Middle Eastern, and even Southeast Asian cuisines, and pairs well with a variety of spices and flavors.
These quail have been air chilled, a method preferred by chefs because it better preserves the bird’s flavor, lets the meat absorb marinades better, doesn’t add water weight, and is more environmentally friendly (produces less contaminated water) than water chilling, which is used for most poultry.
Store quail frozen until you need them, then defrost completely before cooking.
Thawing Tips
Quail can be smoked, roasted, baked, sautéed, barbequed, braised, pan roasted, broiled or fried. Because they are so lean, they are frequently barded (wrapped in bacon) or brined prior to being cooked. They are also often stuffed.
One reason why quail is enjoyed in so many disparate cuisines is its ability to pair well with a wide variety of flavors. Try preparing quail with nuts (pistachios, walnuts, pine nuts, chestnuts or blanched almonds), fruit (grapes, figs, pears or pomegranates), piquant spices like cinnamon, ginger, saffron, green cardamom or cumin, or other ingredients like dried chilies, soy sauce, honey, thyme, brandy, Dijon mustard or wild mushrooms. For the ultimate quail dish, serve them with white truffles.
How to Brine Meat & PoultryQuail Recipes
Semi-Boneless Quail 24 birds (case weights vary) $162 - 180 $142 - 160 Includes Fedex Overnight Shipping
Quail Airline Breasts 24 breasts (about 4.5 lbs total) $167 Includes Fedex Overnight Shipping
Quail Eggs 72 eggs total (in 4 packs) $81 Includes Fedex Overnight Shipping
Whole Squab 24 birds (about 20 lbs total) $266 Includes Fedex Overnight Shipping
Whole Poussin 24 birds (about 26 lbs total) $199 Includes Fedex Overnight Shipping
