Herb-roasted Squab
From chefelaine 16 years agoIngredients
- 2 tbsp Chopped fresh parsley shopping list
- 2 tbsp Chopped fresh tarragon shopping list
- 2 tbsp Chopped fresh chervil shopping list
- 4 oz soft butter shopping list
- to taste --- salt and pepper shopping list
- 8 each Squab shopping list
- 2 fl oz oil shopping list
- 2 1/2 oz carrots chopped shopping list
- 2 1/2 oz onion chopped shopping list
- 2 oz celery chopped shopping list
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped 2-3 cloves shopping list
- 4 fl oz white wine shopping list
- 1 1/2 pt water shopping list
- 1 bouquet garni Described:~~~~~~~~~~~ shopping list
- 1 bay leaf shopping list
- 3 sprigs thyme shopping list
- 4 large sprigs parsley (including stalks) shopping list
- 4 inch piece celery stalked with leaves shopping list
- two 4 inch pieces leek (green part) shopping list
How to make it
- Mix the chopped herbs into the soft butter and season with salt and pepper.
- Trim the squab by removing the wing tips and setting aside.
- Loosen the skin of the squab, being careful not to break it.
- Using a piping bag, pipe a small amount of the herb butter underneath the skin.
- Using your fingertips, spread the butter evenly under the skin.
- Truss for roasting.
- Heat the oil in a braising pan or roasting pan.
- Brown the squab and finish cooking in the oven at 425°F.
- Start on the side and roast for about 5 minutes, then turn over onto the other leg and roast another 5 minutes.
- Finally, turn the squab on their backs and finish cooking for 10-20 minutes.
- Total cooking time for squab is about 20-30 minutes, depending on size.
- The breast should still be pink inside, or it will be dry.
- Remove the squab and set aside in a warm place.
- Degrease the pan and add the trimmings, carrot, onion, celery, and garlic.
- Cook until lightly browned.
- Deglaze with white wine, then add the water and bouquet garni.
- Reduce by two-thirds.
- Strain and skim.
- Season to taste.
- The squab may be served halved or whole but, in any case, remove the backbone first, using a pair of shears.
- Remove bouquet garni before serving.
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- The Bouquet Garni:
- Place the bay leaf, thyme, parsley and celery on one piece of green leek. Cover with the remaining piece of green leek. Tie securely with fine string, leaving a length of string attached so that the bouquet garni can be easily retrieved.
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- NOTE:
- A classic bouquet garni is made with 3 sprigs of parsley, 1 small sprig of thyme, and 1 small bay leaf. For a flavorful twist, lemon and orange zest can also be added.
- When mixing fresh and dried herbs together, it is best to wrap them securely in cheesecloth.

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