quail processing

[Jenlyn9483]

That's the first time seeing that video but thats exactly the way I've always done it except I've never cut the back bone out. But who needs the back bone? I'm going to try that next time.

 

[Hoppelchen]

I used exactly the same instructions for my first batch of quail to process, it really is so easy, plus it gets rid of the parsons nose, which is not tasty in any breed of poultry.

Looked at the shape of the meat and decided to separate the legs out and spice and fry them in butter for breakfast whilst keeping the chests seperate as those really are totally different size and overcooking meat isn't good.

So, I cut them off at the natural line of the leg, then I made a cut to the breast bone to flatten the piece out, and hey presto, I had 'quail breast hearts' that fitted real well into the pan and cooked in unisono as the pieces were similar size.

Perfect Valentines dinner theme dish btw, those breast hearts just looks very cute, lovely way to present the meat, I was very happy to find it!

Guten Appetit!

Hoppelchen

 

[SandraMort]

Wow, that was FAST. So, my question is, how did the quail die if the head was still on?

 

[SandraMort]

Um, what is "parson's nose"?

ETA: Nevermind, I looked it up. The tail of poultry isn't good? That's the piece everybody fought over in my family!

 

[Fat Daddy]

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If you notice, in the back of the truck he is cleaning the quail on the tailgate of, Is a dog box. Commonly used for transporting bird dogs used for hunting. Id guess they were shot.

A lot of folks hold a live bird and dispatch it by flicking really hard to the back of the birds head. Others give a sharp whack to the back of the head on a table or counter top.

I myself just grab the birds head and pull it off, VERY QUICK AND WORKS EVERY TIME!!! Bill

 

[SandraMort]

I shudder at the thought but suspect my mind is coming up with something less humane than you're describing. Are there any videos on either method to clarify?

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[Fat Daddy]

I dont know of any, this has been discussed alot in the past, a search may turn up more info.... I have seen a you tube deal about a funnel looking cone that is used sometimes. The bird is put in it and just head sticks out... I always figured it was a "chip clip" type item myself.

I think the birds shortest path to reward is the swift removal of his head. The most reliable way of doing this is just pull it off fast.

Which in my humble opinion = most humane. Bill

 

[Hoppelchen]

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It's got glands in there the birds use to preen themselves and to my nose(if the tail is left on), the bird reeks when it's cooked and if it's put in the stock, it also imparts an icky taste. In fact, I took up breeding rabbits because chicken just was not that much fun anymore to eat (and then I found out what my problem was, lol, still got the buns tho!).

Taste is a genetic affair though -- for example, I found out in an afternoon with a proper beer flavour tasting kit (no alcohol involved) that I'm diacetyl blind(the bubble gum taste that is often found in wheat beers which a lot of people don't like), so it could well be that you guys just cannot taste what I find objectionable.

As another example that I know of is that some people are genetically wired to absolutely detest the taste of coriander, dried or fresh in even tiny amounts.

I also don't like the eat the glands of rabbits, it makes the sauce taste bitter to me, so, I cut them all out -- whereas other folks don't mind at all.

Humans are funny old creatures

Hoppelchen

 

[Kim_NC]

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They're Coturnix. The finished weights vary a lot....3 1/2 - 5 oz.

That's a lunch size plate they're sitting on - and a small lettuce leaf.

edit: weights, not weight

 

[Kim_NC]

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It works great for us....and leaves a nice cavity for stuffing. I mix chopped apple, celery, onion - saute slightly. Then add grated cheese and bread crumbs, stuff into the cavity. We wrap them in bacon and secure with toothpicks. Then grill or roast them.