Campfire Quail n Grits

It's been awhile since I've posted. I'm still alive and kickin'! Thanks to those of you who have contacted me, I appreciate your friendship and kind words. :)

This is a breakfast cook from my last camp out. I make shrimp and grits sometimes but wanted to do something different.

I started my pot of grits first....

heated a skillet of butter and bacon drippings for the quail...

butterflied the quail and seasoned them with salt and pepper...

did a quick browning of the quail in the butter, bacon drippings...

then I let the quail finish cooking over the fire while making a sauce....

this is where I get creative...or maybe I just throw what I have on hand in the skillet.
I sautee onions and garlic in the drippings, then add a few herbs.. usually marjoram and thyme. Just what ever I have with me.
Then I add cornstarch or flour to thicken and beef stock. Salt and pepper to taste.
Sometimes I use wine but not always.

When it tastes good, I quit throwing stuff into the pot. :)

I cook some eggs in butter and add cheese to the grits...

That's about it.

The quail, cheesy grits, sauce and eggs...

I'm making this again next time. It turned out great!  I don't think there is a wrong way to cook quail though... I love em. :)

Hope everyone's doing well!