Ancho Glazed Texas Quail...

Ancho Glaze

• 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 tablespoon Ancho Chile Powder Ancho chile powder is made from grinding whole Ancho Chiles (dried poblanos typically used in Mexican cuisine), including the seeds and pod. This powder is a deep red and great used in sauces, salsa, and sprinkled over fish or poultry before grilling.
• 1 tablespoon Dark Chile Powder Dark chile powder is a blend of chile peppers and other herbs and spices, such as garlic and salt. This powder is a very deep dark red in color and possesses a somewhat roasted, toasted flavor. It will often tint the color of the dish you are making with a darker color.

Grilled Quail

• 4 Semi-Boneless Texas Quail
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste

Smoked Onion Vinaigrette

• 2 small Red Onions peeled & cut in half
• 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt to taste
• 1 cup Olive Oil
• 1/8 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
• 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
• 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar

Ancho Glaze

1. Step 1: In a small mixing bowl, mix all of the glaze ingredients until smooth and completely incorporated.

Grilled Quail

1. Step 1: Heat your grill.
2. Step 2: Season the quails with kosher salt, black pepper, and olive oil.
3. Step 3: Place the quails at an angle on the hot grill for 2 minutes. Turn the quails to the other angle and grill for 2 more minutes and flip over. Grill at that angle for 2 minutes. Turn the quails to the other angle and grill for 2 more minutes.
4. Step 4: Remove from grill and glaze the Grilled Quail with the prepared Ancho Glaze (see recipe).

Smoked Onion Vinaigrette

1. Step 1: Season the red onions with kosher salt, black pepper and olive oil in a small bowl.
2. Step 2: Smoke the onions on a grill or stovetop smoker at 250 degrees F for about an hour or until soft and nicely colored then let cool.
3. Step 3: Place the onions and all other vinaigrette ingredients into a blender and blend on high until all ingredients are incorporated and smooth.