Easy Grilled Mourning Dove
If you have successfully harvested a few doves, it's time to prepare and eat them. A great way to prepare mourning dove is by grilling. Grilling allows you to achieve crispy skin without overcooking the tender breast meat. Here's a simple and delicious grilled dove recipe:
Ingredients
- 6-8 mourning doves spatchcocked
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves of garlic minced
- 3 tsp chopped rosemary
- 3 tsp chopped basil
- 3 tsp chopped oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or more -for grilling
Instructions
- Start by marinating the spatchcocked dove. In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the doves to the marinade, ensuring they're well-coated. Let them marinate for at least one hour (preferably 4) in the refrigerator.
- Preheat your cast iron skillet (or pan, or griddle) to medium-high heat (around 350-400 degrees Fahrenheit) with olive oil.
- Remove the dove from the marinade and place them onto heated skillet.