Ingredients

  • 16 quail, dressed
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 sprig fresh mint, chopped

Method

  • Place quail in a shallow roasting pan; add water. Cover and bake at 300° for 30 minutes.
  • Combine remaining ingredients in a medium saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Pour mixture over quail. Cover and bake an additional hour or until quail is tender, basting often.
  • Remove cover from roasting pan. Broil quail 4 inches from heating element 3 minutes or until lightly browned.