Tips for smoked quail

[ndhall]

Hey dudes looking for some tips on smoking quail. Looking for any preparation techniques and what temperature to smoke them. Also cant add any bacon to the mix as this will include the Jewish side of the family.

 

[myownidaho]

Skin on, I would spatchcock the quail, rub with a little olive oil, season and do a cold smoke for a several hours. Finish on a hot grill.

 

[ndhall]

Hmm wasnt expecting to have to cold smoke. I dont have a setup for that. Is there any way to hot smoke them?

 

[myownidaho]

How low does your smoker go? Prep the same, smoke until medium rare and then a quick reverse sear to crisp the skin.

Quail have so much flavor that I wouldn’t want a heavy smoke.

 

[Sal Barsanti]

I recently acquired some quail and will throw them on the WSM 22.5" at some point this fall. I also have some pheasant.

The question I am trying to answer is, "Can I smoke both at the same time?"