Quail wrapped in bacon
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. It's simply impossible to look away from this colorful dish! And how delicious it turns out — finger-licking good, especially if the bacon is slightly smoked. If desired, quail can be marinated in advance in soy sauce or mayonnaise. The finished dish can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients. You can use fresh or smoked bacon, and instead of quince, use apple.
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Step 2
Rinse the quails with water inside and out. Wash the quince to remove the fuzzy layer and dry thoroughly. Cut in half and remove the seed cores. Dice the quince flesh into small cubes and use it to stuff the quails. Season the birds with salt and pepper.
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Step 3
Make incisions in the skin between the drumstick and the body, and insert the quail legs crosswise into them.
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Step 4
Wrap the carcasses with bacon. You can wrap them completely or just on top.
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Step 5
Place them in a baking dish and pour in hot water. Preheat the oven to 220 degrees, cover the carcasses with foil to prevent the bacon from burning, and bake for about 30 minutes.
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Step 6
Then remove the foil and brown the dish for about 5-10 minutes.
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Step 7
Serve the quail wrapped in bacon hot, on a bed of vegetables or fruit, garnished with fresh herbs.