Wild Game Recipes: Dove Cacciatore

If you love dove hunting, you'll love this Dove Cacciatore recipe from Just Game Recipes. 

Not only is a dove hunt a lot of fun, but you'll bring home delicious dove meat to feed your family! So, if you're looking for a new recipe this season, check out this tasty wild game recipe for dove meat. We'll also talk about how to stay safe when hunting doves. 

Why Hunt Dove

Doves are a challenging, lively hunt. Many hunters love spending a day with their hunting dogs in the field, chasing these birds and practicing their shooting skills. 

Hunting doves is one of the best ways to keep your dogs sharp and give them some exercise. It's also an excellent way to dust off the cobwebs from your hunting gear and get warmed up for the fall deer season. 

Plus, a successful dove hunt means you bring some tasty birds home for delicious meals! 

Wild Game Recipes: Dove Cacciatore

You've probably heard of chicken cacciatore, but have you ever tried this dish with dove instead of chicken? If not, you'll love it. 

This simple dish is served over spaghetti to complete your meal.

Prep. time: 15 mins 
Cook time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

• 4 doves
• Flour
• Salt and pepper
• 1/4 tsp. oregano
• Garlic salt
• 1/4 c. olive oil
• 3 Tbsp. chopped parsley
• 1 clove garlic (crushed)
• 4 medium onions, sliced
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 c. beer

Sprinkle the four doves inside and out with salt, pepper, and flour. Then, heat the oil in a skillet and brown the doves on all sides. 

Add the remaining ingredients, then stir to spread the seasoning evenly. Bring it to a boil, cover, and cook over low heat for 30 to 45 minutes or until doves are tender. 

Serve over spaghetti, and enjoy!

Hunt Safely to Enjoy More Dove Wild Game Recipes

The key to enjoying more wild game recipes and the others we share through our blog is to have more safe, successful hunts! The more you can get out into the field (and return) safely, the more game you can bring home to cook up for delicious meals. 

Whether hunting dove or deer, most states require a hunter safety certification before hunters can get a license and head out for opening day. So, no matter what you hunt, take a safety course and get certified!

Hunter-Ed courses are 100% online and convenient to take on a computer or mobile device anywhere you can connect to the internet. It's easy to get started – just find the course for your state and start learning! Our online study guides are free! 

Then get out and hunt safely this season. 

Originally published October 13, 2015. Content updated May 20, 2024.