Smoked Dove Poppers
Dove Recipe
1Setup & Prepare
About This Recipe
Transform your dove into something spectacular with this wood-smoked preparation. Through traditional smoking, you'll achieve deeply flavored meat with authentic smokehouse character that will impress even the most discerning palates.
Texas tradition meets jalapeƱo heat
Game Day Classic This preparation adapts the popular jalapeƱo popper concept to dove, creating spicy-sweet appetizers perfect for outdoor entertaining and game day gatherings.
Ingredients (Serves 8-10 as appetizer)
- 20 dove breasts, butterflied
- 10 large jalapeƱos, halved and seeded
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar, grated
- 4 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 20 strips thin bacon
- Apple wood chips for smoking
Texas Smoker Method
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Filling Preparation: Mix softened cream cheese with diced jalapeƱos and shredded cheddar. Add a little garlic powder for depth.
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Assembly Process: Butterfly each dove breast and spread a generous spoonful of the cheese mixture inside. Press closed.
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Bacon Wrapping: Wrap each stuffed breast with a slice of bacon, securing with a toothpick if needed.
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Smoking Process: Smoke at 275Ā°F for about 45 minutes until the bacon is crispy and the dove is cooked through.
2Ingredients
Shopping List
3Cooking Instructions
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Filling Preparation: Mix softened cream cheese with diced jalapeƱos and shredded cheddar. Add a little garlic powder for depth.
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Assembly Process: Butterfly each dove breast and spread a generous spoonful of the cheese mixture inside. Press closed.
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Bacon Wrapping: Wrap each stuffed breast with a slice of bacon, securing with a toothpick if needed.
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Smoking Process: Smoke at 275Ā°F for about 45 minutes until the bacon is crispy and the dove is cooked through.
FDA Food Safety Guidelines
ā ļø Important: All wild dove preparations must reach an internal temperature of 165Ā°F (74Ā°C) to ensure safety.
- Always use an instant-read meat thermometer to verify doneness.
- Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces after handling raw wild game.
- Thaw frozen game in the refrigerator ā never at room temperature.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours of cooking.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 275 calories, 28g protein, 16g fat, 5g carbohydrates.
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4Chef's Notes & Pairings
Nutrition Facts
Per serving: 275 calories, 28g protein, 16g fat, 5g carbohydrates.
