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Broiled quail

Marion Harland’s original method for Broiled quail, retained as a source transcription for modern discovery.

DinnerVegetarianOvenPublic domainHistoric recipeSource transcription
Est. prep10 min
Est. cook35 min
Est. serves4
Total45 min
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  • Lay the quail upon slices of buttered toast, put a lump of butter upon each, and sprinkle with butter and salt.
  • Set in the oven until the butter melts, then send to the table.

Historical transcription

Source method

  1. 1

    Pick and draw the birds, and remove the heads and feet. Wipe out the bodies with a wet cloth, split down the back and lay open upon a gridiron. Broil on both sides, taking care that the delicate flesh is not dried into tastelessness. Lay the quail upon slices of buttered toast, put a lump of butter upon each, and sprinkle with butter and salt. Set in the oven until the butter melts, then send to the table.

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