The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 4049 — Keeping Quails, Small Game Birds and Thrushes
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 4049 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Preserve these birds in the same way as hazel grouse in recipe No. 4048.
After gutting, also remove the breastbone.
Historical editorial note: The referenced partially cooked meat preserved under fat is unsafe without validated processing.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 4049. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.