Monmouthshire Mead-glazed Quail

Monmouthshire Mead-Glazed Quail is a traditional dish from the Monmouthshire cuisine that combines the rich flavors of mead with tender quail, creating a delightful and elegant meal.

Monmouthshire Mead-glazed Quail

Ingredients

  • 4 quails, cleaned and halved
  • 1 cup mead
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season the quail halves with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat the olive oil in the skillet and sear the quail for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. Pour in the mead and honey, and bring to a simmer. Cook for an additional 10-12 minutes, basting the quail with the glaze occasionally.
  5. Once the quail is cooked through and the glaze has thickened, remove from the heat.
  6. Serve the Monmouthshire Mead-Glazed Quail hot, drizzled with the remaining glaze.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
25 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
320
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
18g

Supplies

Large skillet Tongs

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the Monmouthshire Mead-Glazed Quail with roasted vegetables and a side of wild rice for a complete and satisfying meal.

Tips & tricks

For a richer flavor, marinate the quail in mead and honey for 1-2 hours before cooking.

Cost

$25