Dove Snack Sticks

[dgmd]

Has anyone used dove for snack sticks? A friend gave me some goose sticks that were awesome. I was thinking about wet marinating the breasts, then grinding them with some pork. Any ideas? Thanks

[dgmd]

Well I did 2lbs Dove: 1lb pork fat and flavor-wise they came out great. Casings are a little tough but not horrible.

[processhead]

You can do a pretty good fresh breakfast sausage using 50/50 waterfowl and pork jowls.

[Jonathon]

dgmd I’d love to see some photos? I’d imagine a 1/3 fat ratio was a little high but not too bad? What flavor did you go for?

[gChart]

Do you really have that many dove breasts? Wow. I only get a meal or two of dove each year and would never have dreamed of making sticks out of them. I usually marinate, bacon wrap, and grill.

[dgmd]

Jonathon I was worried about how gamey and dry dove can be so I decided to go higher on the fat. I used pure pork fat instead of pork shoulder, thinking it might impart more flavor? Also used ECA and pepper jack cheese. Happy enough with it so I think I’ll try again

[dgmd]

gChart I hunt in Kansas every year and here in TN also. I love them on the grill but it seems I only do the Dove bites in Sept so I thouht I’d give it a try

[Jonathon]

dgmd Yeah, I feel like every time I do bird sticks with just pork fat I am amazed at how good they are. Havent done dove but Goose, Pheasant, Chicken and Turkey were all top-notch! Thank you for the pics!