Squab

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Other Names:pidgeon

What is Squab?

A squab is a fattened pigeon that is not allowed to fly (so it's tender rather than sinewy). The squabs are sold when they are about 4 weeks old and weigh about a pound. They can be stuffed and roasted as you would a chicken or Cornish game hen.

Substitute for Squab

Cornish game hen, quail, or partridge or small chicken

Equivalents

1 medium squab = 12 to 16 oz.

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Nutrition Information For Squab

Serving Size

1 unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook squab)

Calories

873

Calories from Fat

639

% Daily Value^*

Total Fat 71g

110%

Saturated Fat 25g

40%

Cholesterol 282mg

90%

Sodium 160mg

10%

Potassium

591g

20%

Total Carbohydrate 0g

Dietary Fiber 0g

Sugars 0g

Protein 55g

110%

Vitamin A 0%	•	Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0%	•	Iron 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Favorite Squab Recipes

Squab Tagine With Dates And Ginger
Tender squab simmered with chicken stock, onions, garlic, saffron, cinnamon, ginger and dates.

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