Dove poppers

[CTXSmokeLover]

A quick and easy post for a quick and easy snack. September is dove hunting season in TX and dove jalapeno poppers are one of our favorite treats to cook up while football is on. Super simple and delicious. Here's a small batch from this past weekend. Jalapenos, cream cheese, bacon, & dove breast meat.

Dove

Sliced and seeded jalapenos about to be stuffed with cream cheese

Dove meat seasoned with Meat Church Holy Cow

Bacon wrapped stuffed with cream cheese and dove meat

1-1.5 hrs on the offset

I meant to get a cross section pic but they vanished before I had a chance. Curious to know what other people stuff in poppers in their part of the world?

Thanks for stopping by!

 

[smokerjim]

They look good

 

[tbern]

very nice, great color!

 

[tx smoker]

Wow Tyler!! Dove is some fine eating and those sound amazing. Sorry you missed the cross cut pic but we understand how things can get crazy when you have a bunch of starving people around Very nice job sir!!

Robert

 

[Danblacksher]

The filet mignot of the sky delicious!

 

[BigW.]

The filet mignot of the sky delicious!

I've heard Sandhill Crane called that. Since they are pretty thick here, we cannot shoot them in NE.

May need to try dove poppers with cream cheese. Usually I just wrap slice of jalapeno with dove and bacon. Maybe add bbq sauce at the end.

 

[Danblacksher]

I heard sandhill crane called the ribeye of the sky never had it but would love to try it.

 

[babydocsmoker]

The filet mignot of the sky delicious!

Never had dove. Now I kinda wanna.

 

[sawhorseray]

I heard sandhill crane called the ribeye of the sky never had it but would love to try it.

You heard right, tho in most states one will get you a ticket. Accidents can happen of pea soup foggy mornings. RAY

 

[chilerelleno]

Dang'it man, those little Dove Poppers look delicious.
I haven't had dove in many years, now my mouth is watering remembering the taste.
Very nice.

 

[TNJAKE]

Heck yeah man. Love them. We normally soak ours in red or white wine, throw a hunk of jalapeno and cream cheese inside, wrap in bacon and grill. Now that I know about abt's I'll give that a shot. Sadly doves have been hit or miss last 10 years. We used to slay them and have a big dove cook. Miss that. Nice work bud

 

[CTXSmokeLover]

They look good

Thanks, they are super tasty and not too much of a hassle

very nice, great color!

Thanks tbern!

Wow Tyler!! Dove is some fine eating and those sound amazing. Sorry you missed the cross cut pic but we understand how things can get crazy when you have a bunch of starving people around Very nice job sir!!

Robert

Thanks for the kind words as always Robert. I agree, dove are simply delicious. They don't yield a ton of meat but they sure are tasty and a lot of fun to hunt.

The filet mignot of the sky delicious!

Agreed Dan! Combined with bacon and cream cheese is a winning combo

I've heard Sandhill Crane called that. Since they are pretty thick here, we cannot shoot them in NE.

May need to try dove poppers with cream cheese. Usually I just wrap slice of jalapeno with dove and bacon. Maybe add bbq sauce at the end.

I have heard Sandhill Crane called ribeye of the sky and have a buddy who has hunted them and swears it is true. They are in season in the fall here and on my list of things to hunt/eat. Someday!

Never had dove. Now I kinda wanna.

Highly recommend babydoc

Dang'it man, those little Dove Poppers look delicious.
I haven't had dove in many years, now my mouth is watering remembering the taste.
Very nice.

Thanks Chile! They are always a nice little treat this time of year

Heck yeah man. Love them. We normally soak ours in red or white wine, throw a hunk of jalapeno and cream cheese inside, wrap in bacon and grill. Now that I know about abt's I'll give that a shot. Sadly doves have been hit or miss last 10 years. We used to slay them and have a big dove cook. Miss that. Nice work bud

Interesting about the wine Jake, I like that idea. You really can't go wrong with them, no matter what you stuff inside. Delicious little morsels and a heck of a fun hunt when they are flying. The hunting hasn't been great here the last couple of years honestly but we always manage to get a good amount regardless. Been eating them as long as I can remember

Thanks for all the likes and comments gents, much appreciated.

 

[indaswamp]

I've heard Sandhill Crane called that.

^^^^^Truth. I've eaten them. Only wild bird I've seen with marbled fat....light pink like beef....

 

[indaswamp]

Yep...dove season is upon us. Poppers look outstanding BTW!!

 

[Steve H]

They look great! Haven't had dove in years.

 

[CTXSmokeLover]

^^^^^Truth. I've eaten them. Only wild bird I've seen with marbled fat....light pink like beef....

That's crazy! Now I gotta try it

Yep...dove season is upon us. Poppers look outstanding BTW!!

It is indeed upon us, great time of year. Thanks inda!

They look great! Haven't had dove in years.

Thanks Steve! They were mighty tasty

 

[jcam222]

Man I’d love to eat a couple of these! I gotta get my hunting buddies to bring me some dove

 

[SmokinEdge]

We do dove this way also for a long time now. First it was just wrapped in bacon and smoked then it progressed from there. These are absolutely delicious! Nice work on the post. Big like.

 

[CTXSmokeLover]

Man I’d love to eat a couple of these! I gotta get my hunting buddies to bring me some dove

Definitely worth a shot if you get your hands on some dove

We do dove this way also for a long time now. First it was just wrapped in bacon and smoked then it progressed from there. These are absolutely delicious! Nice work on the post. Big like.

Thanks SmokinEdge! I've been having these since I was pretty young after dove hunts and have tried a few different variations and they were all pretty tasty