Squab On The Spit With Prunes, Vin Santo And Sage

Recipe Ingredients

4		Pigeons - (abt 4 lbs) - cleaned, gutted,
		And livers set aside
12		Sage leaves
1 cup	237ml	Pitted prunes
1 cup	237ml	Chicken stock
1/2 cup	118ml	Vin santo
1 tablespoon	15ml	Tomato paste or conserve

Recipe Instructions

Season the birds with salt and pepper. Stuff each one with sage leaves and a prune. Skewer on the spit and place in front of hot part of coals with a drip pan. Cook until just cooked through (depending on your fire, about 45 minutes to 1 1/2 hours).

Meanwhile, place remaining sage and prunes into a 1-quart sauce pan with stock, vin santo and tomato conserve. Simmer 30 minutes. Remove birds from spit, cut in half and serve with prunes and roasted potatoes (see the "Roasted Potatoes With Whole Garlic And Rosemary" recipe which is included in this collection).

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Source:
MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali - (Show # MB-5724) - from the TV FOOD NETWORK

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