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Honey Whiskey Glazed Hunting Dove Recipe

This hot honey whiskey dove recipe is a quick and flavorful way to enjoy your wild game birds. Great for a hearty dinner after a day afield.

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Added October 7, 2026
Source: mossyoak.com
Honey Whiskey Glazed Hunting Dove Recipe
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 16 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

  • •12 pieces dove breasts
  • •1/2 cup honey
  • •1/4 cup whiskey
  • •1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • •2 tablespoons olive oil
  • •to taste salt
  • •to taste black pepper

Equipment

  • • grill
  • • mixing bowl
  • • measuring cups
  • • measuring spoons
  • • tongs

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat the grill to medium heat.
  2. 2In a bowl, mix honey, whiskey, red pepper flakes, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
  3. 3Add the dove breasts to the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
  4. 4Grill the marinated dove breasts for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
  5. 5Serve hot and enjoy.

Camp tips

  • • Make sure to use fresh dove for the best flavor.
  • • Adjust the level of spice by varying the amount of red pepper flakes.

Food safety & trail facts

Calories:
200

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