Dad's Chile Pequin Doves

Name: Dad's Chile Pequin Doves
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 3 serving(s)
Ingredients: 6 doves; fresh chile, pequins; 6 slices bacon; 1/2 cup water; salt; pepper

Submitted by Stellacaster

"If you like dove and hot peppers then you're in for a real treat. Warning...chile pequins are 7-8 times hotter than jalapeños on the Scoville scale. Consider yourself warned!"

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Ready In:: 2hrs 10mins
Ingredients:: 6
Serves:: 3

ingredients

6 doves
fresh chile, pequins
6 slices bacon
¹⁄₂ cup water
salt
pepper

directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Sprinkle doves inside and out with salt and pepper.
Place 2 chile pequins in each body cavity.
Wrap each bird with a slice of bacon, making sure the breast is covered.
Place birds side by side in a baking dish, add the water and cover.
Bake at 350 degrees for 1-1/2 hours, then uncover the dish and continue to cook until they are browned (about 20 minutes longer).
Remove to a platter and serve immediately.
Enjoy!