Chiltepin Doves

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°F.
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.
7. 7
   Pour stock over the doves, and add the last two peppers to the dish.
8. 8
   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.
12. 12
    If your guests are not chileheads, caution them against eating the chile pods.