Got any good dove recipes?

[jcrntx]

Hoping to get some dove for the first time this Sunday and was looking for any tried and true recipes for dove if anyone has some they want to share. Thanks!

 

[TreyG-20]

Jalapeno in the breast. Wrap breast in bacon and throw it on the grill.
Bacon-wrapped Dove | Texas Monthly

 

[BIGPAPIGREG]

Jalapeno in the breast. Wrap breast in bacon and throw it on the grill.
Bacon-wrapped Dove | Texas Monthly

^^^THIS....oh sweet baby Jesus THIS^^^^.....so simple, but ohhhhhh sooooooooooooo good

 

[TreyG-20]

I'm bumping this for some other ideas. I love me some dove, just wish they were chicken sized.

 

[jcrntx]

Picked up some peppers, bacon and cream cheese a few minutes ago. Hopefully the doves will cooperate Sunday morning.

 

[Vaquero]

Dove fajitas.
Make them with chicken fajita seasoning.
Better than chicken fajitas.

 

[stdreb27]

Dove is pretty much good with anything poppers, carne guisada, tacos, smoked, in chile, in gumbo.

 

[35Remington]

Soak them in cheap Italian dressing over night to get some of the gamey taste out of them. After the hunt, I have a method I use to remove the breast meat right off the bird that nets both lobes, including the slim inner section, and no bone. It's hard to explain, so after our next shoot I'll have someone videotape it.

There are other recipes besides the jalapeno poppers, but I don't bother. It's the way to go.

 

[BIGPAPIGREG]

Soak them in cheap Italian dressing over night to get some of the gamey taste out of them. After the hunt, I have a method I use to remove the breast meat right off the bird that nets both lobes, including the slim inner section, and no bone. It's hard to explain, so after our next shoot I'll have someone videotape it.

There are other recipes besides the jalapeno poppers, but I don't bother. It's the way to go.

bump......^^^^^for this

 

[Jlrockboy]

I soak my dove breasts in butter milk, first fire some bacon in an iron skillet, then fry the buttermilk soaked breasts in the bacon grease. Good.

 

[navyguy]

The sooner dove breast (actually any game) is cleaned and cooled the better it tastes. That not withstanding, dove breasts tend to be somewhat gamey because that is their most used muscles. Marinate with acid and oil. That is lemon or lime or such for your acid, and just about any oil (I like olive oil) with the spices you like. S&P for sure and what ever else you like. Me, I'm not a fan of garlic SALT or onion SALT. I think they are too harsh a flavor. If you want those flavors, add some minced fresh garlic and minced onion or better yet shallots. Let is soak for at least 2 hours or even over night. Grill on low for as long as it takes to cook them. Top with whatever you like, such as hot sauce, or some sort of creamy sauce.

 

[Acera]

I got a buddy (former professional chef) that has a Dove pâté recipe. I will try and remember to get it from him tomorrow.

 

[TheDan]

Soak them in a brown sugar brine for a few hours. Maybe add a little black pepper and throw on the grill. The brine will make them juicy and caramelize nicely. Careful not to overcook... You want the internal temp to be about 145° which should have just the faintest hint of pink. If you're worried they will be too dry, brush on just a little bit of melted butter.

I think people tend to over season them because they are a little difficult to keep from drying out or they don't like the mild gamey flavor they have. If you don't like the gamey flavor just cook some chicken instead and give the doves to your dog

 

[40Arpent]

If you don't like the gamey flavor just cook some chicken instead and give the doves to your dog

I soak my doves in fish oil to make them taste like salmon.

 

[robertc1024]

Dove - TX Monthly style tonight.

 

[TreyG-20]

Dove - TX Monthly style tonight.

You lucky SOB. I need to get my ass out in the field!!! I'm missing out.

 

[TheCytochromeC]

Jalapeno in the breast. Wrap breast in bacon and throw it on the grill.
Bacon-wrapped Dove | Texas Monthly

+3

 

[ROGER4314]

I just clean the breasts. There's nothing to save on the rest of the bird. The meat is two colors: light and dark. We ate them fried or cooked in a gravy. It's pretty good but hardly a robust meal.

Flash

 

[TheDan]

I soak my doves in fish oil to make them taste like salmon.

lol

 

[So_Tx_Rich]

Dove Guisada. Brown a bunch of breasts a little bit, and follow the directions on a jar of Bolner's Fiesta carne guisada seasonoing (HEB has it)