Quail Cooking Times

[megsolene]

Hi
I got two quail from the market today. I have never cooked, or eaten them; so i asked the lady behind the counter for advice. she said to cook at 200° for 30mins, but when i look at recipes on line, it gives conflicting times.
So just wanting any advice from people that have cooked it.
It is whole, bone in.
Do i have to stuff it?
Thanks in advance
Megs

 

[Andy M.]

Lots of ways to cook quail. I think 200º F is too low. Recipes I've seen call for 300º - 350º F. Stuffing is always optional. I would stuff it with assorted mushrooms and maybe wild rice.

 

[ChefJune]

Be sure to wrap it in bacon. Quail has no fat and if you don't wrap it in bacon, it will be dried out, for sure.

I usually grill quail, and they take about 8 minutes per side. 200 degrees sounds too low.

I would consult Chef John Ash for time and temp to cook quail. He's a noted chef and teacher and game expert.

 

[pacanis]

200 is low if the OP was talking fahrenheit. It might be just right if they meant centrigrade. 30 minutes at about 400F seems right for a bird so small.

 

[megsolene]

Oh yeah sorry, i mean 200° centigrade.
Thanks for your replys
megsx