
A historical main dish from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). You can put in each one an oyster dipped in butter and then in bread crumbs before roasting. They are also very nice broiled.
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Rinse well and steam over boiling water until tender
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dredge with flour
smother in butter
season with salt and pepper and roast inside the stove
thicken the gravy
serve with green grape jelly, and garnish with parsley
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Steaming the quail before roasting ensures the delicate meat stays moist while achieving a golden crust. The flour dredging creates a foundation for browning through the Maillard reaction, while butter provides fat for heat transfer and flavor. The two-stage cooking method (steam then roast) prevents the small birds from drying out during the high-heat roasting needed for proper browning.
The quail can be steamed up to 1 day ahead, patted dry, and stored uncovered in the refrigerator. This actually improves browning by further drying the skin. Bring to room temperature before dredging and roasting.
Store cooked quail in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes until warmed through. Note that reheated quail will lose some crispness but can be crisped under the broiler for 1-2 minutes.
AI-generated tips from Chef Cecil's culinary database
The quail can be steamed up to 1 day ahead, patted dry, and stored uncovered in the refrigerator. This actually improves browning by further drying the skin. Bring to room temperature before dredging and roasting.
Store cooked quail in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes until warmed through. Note that reheated quail will lose some crispness but can be crisped under the broiler for 1-2 minutes.