I am shooting wood pigeons this afternoon and was wondering if anyone has a smoked pigeon breast before and have any tips. I may also bag a couple of rabbits so any recipes/ advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Never had pigeon but cooked a lot of dove breast. When I cook dove I brine for half day or so to to get the gamy flavor out of them
When cooking I wrap in bacon and smoke them OR you can smoke them till about 120 IT then move them to a HOT grill and sear to finish. I like crispy bacon so searing is the way I go
Thanks TMB
That sounds great. Bagged two pigeons so 4 breast for smoking. I'm gonna do what you have suggested and then serve with a creamy garlic sauce. I'll let you know how I got on. 😊
Yes let me know how it works for you.
Tommy has given you the perfect instructions. I have cooked/grilled many, many dove breast just this way.... delicious. A good creamy gravy is always a good addition. ( I usually add mushrooms too ) The hunt is always fun, and a good topper is a good cook.
Quote from: OldHickory on February 06, 2016, 10:49:34 AM
Tommy has given you the perfect instructions. I have cooked/grilled many, many dove breast just this way.... delicious. A good creamy gravy is always a good addition. ( I usually add mushrooms too ) The hunt is always fun, and a good topper is a good cook.
Never thought to add gravy, Good lord what was I thinking?? I guess smoking dove meat and gravy really never crossed my mind ??? ???