Chiltepin Doves

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   Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.

2. 2

   Place one chiltepin in the cavity of each dove, reserving 2 peppers.

3. 3

   Rub salt and pepper into the skins of the birds.

4. 4

   Wrap each dove with a strip of bacon, making sure the breast is covered especially well.

5. 5

   Secure with toothpicks.

6. 6

   Transfer doves to a baking dish that will hold them snugly in a single layer.

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   Pour stock over the doves, and add the last two peppers to the dish.

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   Cover and bake for 1 1/2 hours.

9. 9

   Remove the cover and continue baking 20 to 30 more minutes, until the liquid has reduced a bit and the bacon has browned.

10. 10

    Transer doves to a serving platter, discarding the greasy cooking liquid.

11. 11

    let sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

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    If your guests are not chileheads, caution them against eating the chile pods.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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