Stove Top Smoker Dijon Smoked Game Birds

Ingredients

• 1 small quail or pheasant (game birds)
• Dijon mustard
• salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon oak wood chips
• 1/2 tablespoon pecan wood chips
• bacon, strips (if wild birds-omit if domestic)

Directions

1. 1

   Split birds and brush with Dijon mustard, salt & pepper. Place into smoker and use a foil tent if the lid will not shut.

2. 2

   Smoke on medium heat for 25 minutes per pound, using both oak and pecan wood chips.

3. 3

   Remove top and place bacon strips over birds and place under broiler, watching carefully to crisp the skin.