Roast Texas Bandera Quail for Two

4 quail (cleaned and rinsed)

1/2 cup mushrooms (you pick a variety or mix) , chopped relatively small

1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Salt

Ground black pepper

Ground cayenne pepper

Olive oil

   

1.  Pre-heat the oven to 325-degrees F. Lightly grease small roasting pan or sheet pan.

2.  Lightly brush each quail, inside and out, with olive oil, season with salt and black pepper.

3.  In a large skillet, over medium heat, melt the butter and saute the mushrooms to soft/tender.

4.  Fold in bread crumbs. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

5.  Stuff each quail with mushroom mix.

6.  Place quail breast-side up, spaced apart.  

7.  Bake uncovered for 45 mins.  Baste 2 times with olive oil throughout cooking time.

8.  Rest 5 minutes.

9.  Serve two quail to a person.

Enjoy!

Pulled Pork BBQ Recipe.....

This is very straight forward recipe. You can do it in the oven, in a smoker, or even better - on your Big Green Egg!

We recommend our house-mixed pork rub, but if you have a favorite, just substitute that.
Barbecue Sauce is definitely your preference, but if you want to try something new, we have quick and tasty recipe that follows.
Happy Cooking!
                                                      
Recipe:
6-8lb pork shoulder
Butcher shop dry rub
Barbecue sauce, your choice or recipe below

1. Pre-heat oven, smoker, or grill to 225F
2. Rub shoulder liberally with dry rub and put in desired pan
3. Slow-cook for 10-12hrs; thermometer should read an internal temperature of 180-190F
4. Remove from heat
5. Wrap tightly in foil for 45mins, allowing meat to rest and reabsorb juices
6. Shred meat by just pulling apart
7. Enjoy as is, on a sandwich, with or without barbecue sauce, any way you want it!

Barbecue Sauce Recipe:
2 Quarts Ketchup (64oz.)
2 cups Apple Cider Vinegar
1/2 cup Sugar
1-2 tbs. Garlic Powder
1 tbs. Celery Seed
1 tbs. Ground Cumin
1 tbs. Chili Powder
1-2 tbs.Cayenne Powder
1/8th cup Coarse Salt
1/2-1 cup Water

1. Place all ingredients in a sauce pot
2. Simmer for at least 5mins, up to 20. (This concentrates flavor and creates a thick or thin sauce.)
3. Remove from heat and cool down or enjoy immediately.