BBQ Quail with Onions

SpotX Wild Foods Recipe from Kim Watkinson
Prep:12 hours Cook:20 minutes Difficulty:1

Ingrediants:

• 6 quail.
• 1 cup dry white wine.
• 1 large white onion, chopped.
• 1 large white onion.
• 2 tablespoons olive oil.
• ½ teaspoon salt.
• ½ teaspoon peppercorns, cracked.

Directions:

• Position the bird breast side up on a cutting board.
• Insert a butcher knife, and cut along one side of the backbone.
• Place the blade on the other side of the backbone and cut again.
• Remove the backbone completely from the carcass.
• Press down on the bird to flatten it.
• Turn it over and trim away the rib bones.
• In a bowl combine all ingredients except quail and one onion.
• Place quail and marinade in zip-lock bag.
• Marinade in fridge for 6 hours or overnight.
• Remove quail from marinade and pat dry with paper towels.
• Slice the remaining onion thinly, separate the rings.
• Sauté until lightly browned.
• Set barbeque on medium-high heat.
• Cook the quail for 5-6 minutes on each side.
• Move them to a cool part of the barbecue to rest for 5 minutes.
• Top with sautéed onions, and serve.