Ingredients

  • For the Quail
  • 4 whole quail
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 sprig rosemary, Chopped
  • 2 sprigs thyme, Chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, Crushed, chopped
  • For the collards
  • 1 bunch of fresh collard greens, Veined, Chopped
  • 1/4 lb spicy fennel sausage
  • 1/4 lb smoked bacon, Diced
  • 1 small smoked ham hock
  • 2 tablespoons safflower oil
  • 1 carrot, Diced
  • 1 medium onion, Diced
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
  • For the Chow-Chow
  • 1 head green cabbage, Chopped
  • 1 small onion, Chopped
  • 1 small red pepper, Veined, Diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, Chopped
  • 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seed
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 1/2 cups water

Method

  • For the quail:
  • Put all ingredients in a glass or stainless-steel bowl. Marinate 3-8 hours.
  • Grill Quail over hickory.
  • For the collards:
  • In a heavy pot, put oil, bacon, sausage, and ham hock. Brown.
  • Add onion and carrot. Cook five minutes. Add collards, cook covered 10 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients, stir and cover for 10 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer till collards are tender. 1 hour.
  • For the Chow-Chow (prepare 48 hours in advance):
  • Toss cabbage, onion and pepper a stainless steel or glass bowl. In a small pot, bring all remaining ingredients to a boil.
  • Pour hot brine over vegetables and stir. Tightly cover with Saran Wrap and refrigerate for up to two weeks.
  • Serve grilled quail on collard greens and top with Chow-Chow.