Poultry
British Range
B tier
British Range is a darker commercial coturnix colour/type used in UK and related farming, yielding familiar small roasting birds with gentle game flavour. Texture is soft when not overcooked; size suits pub starters and tasting menus. Wrap in smoked streaky bacon English-style, or grill with black pepper and serve on toast. A workhorse named type rather than a wild British species.
Also known as: British Range, Range quail
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Characteristics
Preparations
Bacon WrappedFreshGrilledPub StarterToast Service
Traits
ConsistentDarker ColourGentle GameMild GamePub Menu FitSoft TenderStarter SizeUK Commercial Type
History
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British quail farmers named range-type colour lines for commercial production.
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British Range appeared in grower literature as a standard meat colour.
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Pub and restaurant supply used British Range-type birds widely.
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The name persisted in UK specialty poultry catalogues.