Recipes
Stuffed Quail with Wild Rice and Cranberries
Quail, a delicate and flavorful game bird, is the centerpiece of this dish, stuffed with wild rice and cranberries for a festive and hearty meal.
Quail, a delicate and flavorful game bird, is the centerpiece of this dish, stuffed with wild rice and cranberries for a festive and hearty meal. It’s a perfect reflection of the care and creativity that upland bird hunting brings to the table.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 whole quail, cleaned
- 1 cup cooked wild rice
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley (garden or locally grown)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup chicken or game stock
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix wild rice, cranberries, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each quail with the rice mixture and secure with kitchen twine.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear quail on all sides.
- Transfer to a baking dish, add stock, and bake for 30 minutes, or until cooked through. Serve warm.