Teal, Teal Fat and Pronghorn

[jryoung]

I had a couple greenwing teal that needed to be cooked but it was pouring rain so I had to twist Hank's recipe a bit here for grilling.

I spatchcoked the birds....yes, whenever you spatchcock a bird it's like being a crossfitter, vegan or creedmoor shooter, you must tell everyone.

Roasted them at 525 for 10 minutes and scarfed them down like I just ended a hunger strike....also known as Tuesday night dinner.

With a pan full of fat drippings from the birds, I did the sensible thing and then pan roasted pronghorn tenderloin in it. It was most delicious.

So, if you have some fat little birds try and give this one a shot.

Grilled Teal Recipe - How to Grill Teal Ducks | Hank Shaw

Grilled teal is a September favorite. Early teal seasons are happening, and the little ducks are great grilled with a zippy marinade.

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[JCS]

No fancy plates or served with wine?

 

[Irrelevant]

That is definitely my favorite way to cook teal. I'll have to try the spatchcock next time.

 

[jryoung]

No fancy plates or served with wine?

Nope, it was pretty basic, I didn't even take any pictures. I did drink it with a 2004 Mastroberardino Taurasi though.

 

[bullbugle]

Jealous. I killed a nice big ol greenhead not too long ago and the damn thing barely had any fat on it at all. It was still delicious but I was surprised by the lack of fat on it.

 

[Brittany Chukarman]

I got a fat mallard last week. Did the Hank Shaw hot oven roast duck with duck fat gravy over brown rice. That gravy is worth the plucking.

 

[JShane]

The force is strong with this one. Antelope in teal fat you evil genious you. Food porn at its finest