Name: Bacon-Wrapped Dove Breast
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 dove breasts, cleaned and trimmed; 8 strips thin bacon, halved; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; Toothpicks for securing; *Jalapeño Cream Sauce:**; 2 jalapeños, roasted and seeded; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 tbsp mayonnaise; 1 tbsp lime juice; 1 clove garlic, minced; Salt to taste; *Traditional Texas Method**; 1. **Seasoning Preparation**:; - Mix brown sugar with all dry spices; - **Balance**: Sweet heat combination typical of Texas BBQ; - Rub mixture evenly on dove breasts; 2. **Bacon Wrapping Technique**:; - Wrap each seasoned breast with half bacon strip; - Secure with toothpick through thickest part; - **Tightness**: Snug but not compressed; 3. **Searing Process**:; - Heat oil in cast iron skillet over medium-high heat; - Sear bacon-wrapped breasts 2-3 minutes per side; - **Target**: Bacon crispy, dove medium-rare (125°F internal); 4. **Sauce Preparation**:

Seasoning Preparation:
- Mix brown sugar with all dry spices
- Balance: Sweet heat combination typical of Texas BBQ
- Rub mixture evenly on dove breasts
Bacon Wrapping Technique:
- Wrap each seasoned breast with half bacon strip
- Secure with toothpick through thickest part
- Tightness: Snug but not compressed
Searing Process:
- Heat oil in cast iron skillet over medium-high heat
- Sear bacon-wrapped breasts 2-3 minutes per side
- Target: Bacon crispy, dove medium-rare (125°F internal)
Sauce Preparation:
- Blend roasted jalapeños with remaining sauce ingredients
- Heat level: Adjust with more or fewer jalapeños
- Strain for smooth texture if desired