This list includes 7 Meat products that start with Q, from “Quail” to “Quenelle”. Many entries are poultry or French-prepared items used in both home kitchens and professional menus.

Meat products that start with Q are a small, distinct group of cuts, processed items, and regional specialties. Notable examples include quail, a global game bird, and quenelle, a French shaped dumpling common in haute cuisine.

Below you’ll find the table with Product, Representative brand, and Typical use.

Product: The meat item’s common name, so you can quickly spot the cut or prepared product you want.

Representative brand: One company or brand that commonly sells this item, so you know where to look.

Typical use: A short cooking or serving note (1–3 words) to show how you might prepare or serve it.

Meat products that start with Q

NameCategoryRepresentative brandTypical use
Quailwhole-birdlocal butcherroasted
Quail breastcutlocal butchergrilled
Quail legscutlocal butcherbraised
Quail liveroffallocal butchersautéed
Quail sausagesausagelocal butchergrilled
Quenellepreparedlocal delipoached
Quebec smoked meatdeliSchwartz’ssliced

Descriptions

Quail
Small game bird sold whole great for roasting or grilling with mild rich flavor common in game cooking
Quail breast
Small boneless breast from quail cooks very fast great for pan searing salads or elegant mains
Quail legs
Dark meat legs of quail ideal for braising or confit rich in flavor and quick to cook
Quail liver
Tiny rich liver used in pâté or pan sautés prized for intense flavor and delicate texture
Quail sausage
Sausage made from ground quail often blended with pork or spices suited to grilling or pan frying
Quenelle
French dumpling of ground fish or meat bound with breadcrumbs and egg usually poached then lightly browned
Quebec smoked meat
Cured and smoked beef brisket from Quebec similar to pastrami served thin sliced on rye
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