Grilled Marinated Quail

steps

1. Heat grill or broiler.
2. Split cleaned birds down the backbone and press breasts down to flatten.
3. Combine apricot jam and bourbon into a small bowl and mix.
4. Bring birds to room temperature and thoroughly rub with salt and black pepper. Coat each bird in the bourbon-jam mixture and place on a grill with gray but hot coals or under an oven broiler. Turn frequently for 10 – 12 minutes until golden brown.