Simply roast quail is the bedrock skill of any quail hunter, or anyone who wants to cook store-bought quail. Roasting these little birds isn’t rocket science, but there are a few tricks to getting it right. Here’s how I do it.
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Slow Roasted Duck
This is the OG method of roasting a duck, the Old School way that will give you crispy skin, but a fully cooked breast meat. I only roast ducks this way when they’re a) really fat, and b) I feel like making a kick-ass sauce. Got a fat duck? Roast it this way.
Roast Pigeon
I have a thing for pigeons. They are super fun to hunt, and, when you hunt them on rural ranches where the birds eat grain and other wholesome foods, they are fantastic to eat. The British know this, which is why I take my cue from them in this recipe for roast pigeon.
Simple Roast Pheasant
When life gives you a beautiful pheasant, one that you have not shot up, you should roast it whole like a chicken. But a pheasant is not a chicken — it can get dry and ugly very fast if roasted poorly. That’s where this recipe comes in. I designed this recipe for young birds, but
Roast Wild Duck
How to roast a duck so that you get crispy skin and meat that isn’t horribly overcooked. There are nuances to this, so read on. Oh, and sorry: This only works with wild ducks.
Duck with Maple Bourbon Gravy
I am kind of in love with this gravy. Maple and bourbon sing together like McCartney and Lennon, and in summer I love me my maple-bourbon BBQ sauce. But it’s winter, time for gravy. Paired with roast duck, it’s a winnah…
Roast Venison with Bavarian Dumplings
Forget hams and turkeys for Christmas. Roast a leg of venison instead. If you have a whole hind leg of a doe or small deer, this is a perfect recipe for the holidays. It’s a lot like roasting a leg of lamb.
Roast Snipe and Slow Days
When the weather is balmy and the ducks aren’t flying, head to the bogs and look for the mystical snipe.