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Fried Quail with Mushrooms

Fried Quail with Mushrooms

  • ½ lb. bacon, diced
  • 8 quail
  • Salt & pepper
  • ½ cup brandy
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1 bunch green onions, sliced
  • 1 stick butter, halved
  • 1 8-oz. package fresh mushrooms, sliced

Cook bacon in heavy skillet until brown.  Remove from skillet and place on paper towel to drain.  Salt and pepper quail.  Brown in bacon drippings until brown.  Remove and set aside.  De-glaze skillet with brandy.  Add red wine and ½ stick butter.  When butter is melted, add mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes.  Add remaining butter.  When melted, place quail back in skillet and simmer for 15 minutes.  Serve on bed of rice.