Bad Day Dove Risotto | Burris Optics

Ingredients

• 1-4 doves, teal, quail or snipe, whole and plucked
• 1 bay leaf, fresh or dried
• 2 slices of good bacon, diced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Gizzards, hearts and livers from the doves
• 1 onion, chopped fine
• ½ cup mushrooms, sliced thin (optional)
• 1 sprig fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped (optional)
• Salt and pepper
• 1 cup rice for risotto, i.e. Arborio, Carnaroli or Vialone Nano
• ¼ cup white wine
• 4 tbsp butter
• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated