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Bacon Wrapped Dove



I will admit, the first time I tried dove I thought it tasted horrible: an odd texture and a distinctive taste, reminiscent of liver, but after some research I learned I did two things wrong in the preparation of my dove. First, I neither marinated or let it soak overnight. Secondly, I overcooked it--dove tastes best when still slightly pink in the middle. Once I corrected for this I now find it very tasty and cannot wait for the next time I find it within my quarry after a hunt. 





Here is one of my favorite recipes for fresh dove: Bacon Wrapped Dove w/Jalapeños



Ingredients:
  • Fresh Doves (2 per person is generally adequate for a light meal)
  • Fresh Jalapeños 
  • Cream Cheese
  • Thinly Cut Smoked Bacon
  • Creamy Italian Dressing 
  • Toothpicks
  • Cast Iron Skillet


Advanced Preparation:
  1. Breast out and debone doves. 
  2. Thoroughly rinse meat.
  3. Soak for one hour in cold brine water, remove and dry.
  4. Marinate boneless breasts in a creamy italian dressing for 24-36 hours. 
Preparation:
  1. Preheat cast iron skillet on stove to a medium temperature.
  2. Thinly slice jalapeños, allow 2 slices per breast half. 
  3. Remove Dove from marinade, pat dry.
  4. Coat one side of breast with cream cheese.
  5. Place 2 jalapeños slices atop cream cheese. 
  6. Taking one piece of bacon, fully wrap breast, making sure to fully cover underlying dove.
  7. Secure with toothpick. 
  8. Cook on skillet for 5-6 minutes, be sure to cook on all sides within this time so bacon is fully cooked. 
  9. Serve and enjoy, I generally throw on a few extra jalapeño slices for good measure. 
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