Snipe on the Grill

[John Davis]

We've been trying to clean out the freezer during our shelter in place time. Got out a bag of birds the other day thinking they were dove, but when they thawed out I discovered they were snipe breast. I let them sit in Zesty Italian Dressing for about 6 or 8 hours and then wrapped each breast with half a strip of beacon anchored with a toothpick. Put the gas grill on low and placed them breast bone down directly on the grate. Lowered the top and let them cook for about 5 mins. at around 375 degrees. Turned them over with the meat side down, closed the lid and let them cook for about 3 more minutes. Very easy and very tasty. If they had been doves, I would have cooked them the same way but added a minute or two cooking time.