Grilled Squab & Pears

Grilled Squab & Pears

Yield: 8 Servings

1 stephen ceideburg

8 squabs (about 1 pound each)

1/4 c  olive oil

1 salt and,Freshly Ground

-black peppe,r to taste

4 md pears,halved

Prepare a very hot barbecue fire, or at the broiler to

degrees F.

Cut each squab in half; brush halves with olive oil and season with

salt and pepper. Grill skin side down for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or

until skin is crisp but meat is still tender and juicy. Turn squabs

and grill 30 seconds longer. When birds are ready to turn, place pear

halves on grill (or under the broiler) and heat through, turning once.

These birds are wonderful served on a bed of Napa cabbage sauteed with

bacon, sliced onions and red wine vinegar.