Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 F.
2. Lightly dredge quail in flour, then lightly salt and pepper.
3. In a medium, ovenproof skillet, heat bacon drippings, then pan fry quail over medium heat, skin side down, for 3 minutes.
4. Turn over, then fry for an additional 3 minutes. Pour lime juice and maple syrup into the bottom of the skillet from the side, not over the quail.
5. Transfer to the oven, and roast for 5 minutes.
6. Remove, cut each quail in half, then serve immediately, pouring the maple lime glaze over the top.