Bacon Wrapped Smoked Quail

Bacon Wrapped Smoked Quail

Bacon Wrapped Smoked Quail

Bacon wrapped smoked quail are a tasty appetizer that only take 2 hours to smoke. Simply season them, letting the quail marinate for a couple of hours. Then wrap them in bacon. Throw them in a preheated 250 degree smoker until they reach 180 degrees internal temp; which again is about 2 hours. Let them rest before serving. The bacon will helps keep the quail moist and adds that porky goodness that any little bird deserves.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Marinating Time2 hours
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Keyword: appetizer, electric smoker, main course, poultry
Author: Alex Gorgos

Equipment

  • Electric Smoker
  • toothpicks
  • Probe Thermometer

Ingredients

  • 6 quail
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 6 strips bacon

Wood Chips

  • mesquite wood chips
  • peach wood chips

Instructions

  • Season the quail with the paprika and garlic powder. Let marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
    Smokers, appetizer, main course, poultry
  • Wrap each of the quail in with a strip of bacon. Let rest at room temp for an hour before smoking.
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  • Preheat your smoker to 250 degrees. Place the quail in the smoker. Smoke for 2 hours until the quail reach 180 degrees internal temperature.
    Smokers, appetizer, main course, chicken
Smokers, appetizer, main course, poultry
Let rest for 15 minutes before serving.