Stuffed Dove Wrapped In Bacon

Sepp suggested some sort of guest blog spot for me so we could highlight what some others where cooking. It is actually a really great idea since I do not post daily, and it gives me the chance to hear what it is y'all like to eat. He is the first one to face the heat with his bacon wrapped dove. If you like it leave a comment! If you would like to be a part of What'cha Got Cookin' email me @ icouldjusteatyouup@gmail.com with your recipe and pictures. I will try your recipes before posting so I can give my taste test approval as well. Some light editing maybe done!

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A few weeks ago I was invited over to my sister and brother in laws house for dinner. John wasn't going to be home so I thought what the heck, plus I could use the conversation. Well let me be honest what sold me was the pics that my sister had sent to me through text showing me what was for dinner. Big, juicy, succulent dove wrapped in bacon and grilled. Anyone from the Texas Panhandle, or hunter or wife of a hunter, probably just had to wipe the saliva from their watering mouth. I have honestly only had this one other time in my life, years ago and I still haven't forgotten it. So upon arriving Sepp starts telling me about his technique for grilling the dove, and a few other ways he thinks would taste pretty good. He asks for my "expertise" as well as some ways to keep the dove moist. I through out a few suggestions but when it came time to eating, my first bite was so moist and had a slight smokiness from the bacon wrap, then I got the roasted jalapeños with melted cheese oozing from the center. You just don't get flavor like that everyday. So in my opinion if it ain't broke don't fix it. There is not one thing I would change about this recipe.

What'cha Got Cookin'?

Dove Marinade - for bone in cleaned doves

1 cup beer 

1 cup soy sauce

1 tsp each of the following: 

garlic powder

onion powder

brown sugar

1/2 cup chopped onions

splash of any citrus juice

Marinate for 18-24 hours. Wrap the dove in thick cut bacon and place in a grill friendly dish. Keep the dove in a pile on low for 15 min, then separate the dove and grill on medium for 15-20 min until bacon is fully cooked. Dove will be pink in the middle but perfectly cooked.

You might want to add some sort of green chile recipe with this. I think it's a blessing that dove and green chile season take place at the same time.

Recipe Complementary of Sepp Haukebo