Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Dove

 

by: Bobby McDonald

 

September 1st marked the opening of Dove Season and many local bird hunters are bringing home a supply of dove meat. Try the following recipe to make a delicious meal of the season's bounty.

 

 

 

 

Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Dove

 

 

 

 

There isn't really much to this recipe. Experiment with some of your favorite ingredients as you desire, such as additional seasonings!

Ingredients:
Italian dressing

dove breasts, deboned

jalapeno peppers

brick of cream cheese, cut in chunks

thin sliced bacon

salt and pepper to taste

cajun seasoning

 

 

 

Marinate dove breasts in Italian dressing overnight.

Slice jalapenos in half, lenthwise, removing stems, seeds and membranes.

Remove breasts from marinade and gently pound flat with a meat mallet.

On a flat surface, lay one strip of bacon.

Place one breast on top. Then place one jalapeno half, cavity up.

Place a chunk of cream cheese in jalapeno cavity. Lay another dove breast on top of cream cheese.

Wrap everything snugly with bacon strip. Secure with toothpicks, and sprinkle with seasonings.
Grill over medium high heat until bacon is cooked.

Baste with barbecue sauce, if you desire.

When bacon is done, the bundle is cooked.

Enjoy!!!

 

 

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