Spicy Honey Whiskey Dove

Just got back from an Epic 4 days or dove hunting and between our group we shot over 900 dove. This means only one thing, lots of new recipes. This recipe came to my head as I was driving out to the dove fields and heard a radio add for Honey Whiskey. I got thinking about how I could create a beautiful dove dish using homemade BBQ sauce and a simple honey whiskey.

So here is that idea I had driving to the dove fields, coming to life and becoming a reality. Hopefully you try and enjoy. I have a couple more ideas I’ll be working on in the next few weeks.

Spicy Honey Whiskey Dove 

Ingredient’s:

10-15 dove, quartered or breasted.  

6-8 cloves garlic, whole 

3 tbsp cooking oil 

4 tbsp salted butter 

2 medium jalapenos, sliced. 

½ red onion, sliced 

1 tbsp honey 

1 tbsp paprika 

1 tsp garlic powder 

1 tsp onion powder 

2 tsp cracked pepper 

1 tsp chili powder 

1 cup honey whiskey, (can sub any whiskey or bourbon) 

1 cup BBQ sauce, use your favorite or make your own. 

Directions: 

1. In a large skillet over med-high heat add your oil and butter, stir to combine. Add your garlic and red onions, sauté 1-2 minutes. 
2. Next carefully add dove pieces and brown side 3 minutes. Add your jalapenos and flip dove cooking another 3 minutes. 
3. Add whiskey and ignite, be careful not to burn yourself. Cook until flame disappears. Sauté 2 minutes.
4. Mix in honey and spices, mix to combine. 
5. Add and stir in BBQ sauce. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes or until sauce begins to thicken. 
6. Remove from heat and serve immediately over rice or just eat as is. Dip or drizzle with pan sauce and enjoy. 

Jeremiah Doughty 

From Field To Plate