Quail Smothered in Gravy Recipe

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

3/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 teaspoon pepper

6 quail, dressed

1/2 cup vegetable oil

2 cups water

Combine first 3 ingredients; dredge quail in mixture, reserving remaining

mixture.

Brown quail in hot oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat; drain quail

on paper towels, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in pan.

Whisk reserved flour mixture into reserved drippings; cook over medium heat 3

minutes or until dark brown. Whisk in 2 cups water until smooth. Add quail;

reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes or until quail is

done. Serve with potatoes.

Chicken Smothered in Gravy: Substitute 8 chicken legs or thighs

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