Doves or Quail Country Style

• 1 cup flour
• 6 quail or 6 doves
• 1 12 cups heavy cream
• 6 slices bacon
• 2 tablespoons salt (divided)
• 2 tablespoons pepper (divided)
• 2 teaspoons chopped parsley

1. Flour the birds lightly.
2. Fry out the Bacon in a large skillet, then Remove and keep it warm.
3. Saute the birds in the Bacon Fat, browning them well on all sides.
4. reduce the heat and continue cooking until they are just tender, about 12 minutes.
5. Season to taste.
6. Remove the Birds to a hot platter and garnish with he Bacon.
7. Spoon out all but 3 tablespoons of fat.
8. Add 4 tablespoons of flour and blend well.
9. Cook for 3 minutes.
10. Gradually stir in the cream and cook, stirring until smooth and thickened.
11. Season with Salt and Pepper and add the chopped parsley.
12. Give this sauce quite a high seasoning.
13. Serve in a sauce boat.

flour, quail, heavy cream, bacon, salt, pepper, parsley

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/doves-or-quail-country-style-299176 (may not work)