ROASTED SMALL GAME BIRDS
3 to 6 servings
Please read About Small Game Birds.
If desired, the birds may be seasoned and rubbed with butter, then broiled 6 inches from the heat, turning frequently, until cooked, 4 to 10 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 500°F. Pat dry:
- 6 small game birds
Sprinkle with:
- Salt and black pepper
Rub the birds with:
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
Place on a rack in a roasting pan. Roast for 5 to 12 minutes, depending on the size of the birds. The juices should run light pink when the meat is pierced. Let rest loosely tented with foil for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve with:
Serve the birds on:
- Toasted buttered bread
Pour the gravy over them. Garnish with:
- Chopped parsley