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09/09/2026
The Hunter's Table // Simple Grilled Quail
This recipe strips away everything that might get between you and the bird.
by Ryan Sparks
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This recipe strips away everything that might get between you and the bird. No marinades. No bacon wraps. No cream sauces. Just quail, olive oil, salt, and fire.
Simple Grilled Quail
Ingredients
As many quail as you want to eat, split
Olive oil
Kosher salt
Smoke
Instructions
Build a hot fire in a grill.
Toss the quail with olive oil and season generously with salt.
Grill until the skin is lightly charred and the meat is just cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
That's it. Eat them with your hands like God intended.
Listen to the Podcast:
PODCAST EP. 381: "Gamey" - A Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Short Essay
Read the Journal Article:
The Hunter's Table // The Case Against Gamey
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