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I love hunting turkeys. I really dont love eating wild turkey...Please help!
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Um what? Wild Turkey is amazing. I’ve only killed one so I don’t have a bunch of recipes but this is what I did. Slow cook the dark meat until tender and then brown in bacon grease for tacos. Brine the breast and smoke on a charcoal grill. If you want something fancier than that hit up @Bama_Xander he’s a awesome wild game chef.
Can’t beat deep fried turkey.
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Wild Turkey 101:
punchdrink.com
As for the bird...It's pretty good deep fried. A brine seems the best way to steer a flavor profile, no matter the cook.
Tom Macy's Old-Fashioned Cocktail Recipe | PUNCH
Tom Macy's recipe, which he serves at Clover Club, took top place in our recent blind-tasting and calls on a base of Wild Turkey Rye 101.
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As for the bird...It's pretty good deep fried. A brine seems the best way to steer a flavor profile, no matter the cook.
TooheyBirdie
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...YESSSS!!!... slow cooker dark meat tacos is where it's at...also... there are TONS of bones in the legs and this will make them easy to remove.... for the breast meat... check out Steve Rinella's schnitzel recipe... nothing fancy about it but MAN it's good
The leftovers make dang good turkey salad sandwiches.
Turkey nuggets
Cut breast meat into 1" cubes, put in bowl with generous amount of buttermilk ranch and a small jar of sliced pickled jalapenos. Marinade 8-24hrs
Bread in flour (doesn't need to be seasoned) and fry till golden, IMMEDIATELY after pulling them out of the oil and onto the drain rack dust with webers steak and chop seasoning. Do the same with the jalapenos. (You can also toss in your favorite hot wing sauce if you like that too. Both are equally as good)
Cut breast meat into 1" cubes, put in bowl with generous amount of buttermilk ranch and a small jar of sliced pickled jalapenos. Marinade 8-24hrs
Bread in flour (doesn't need to be seasoned) and fry till golden, IMMEDIATELY after pulling them out of the oil and onto the drain rack dust with webers steak and chop seasoning. Do the same with the jalapenos. (You can also toss in your favorite hot wing sauce if you like that too. Both are equally as good)
Recipe for turkey carnitas and my favorite. https://honest-food.net/turkey-carnitas/
Smoke it.
Tastes like ham.
Tastes like ham.
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Soak the breast overnight in buttermilk than just remove from buttermilk strait to the flour than to the frying pan. I've never tasted anything better.
Marmuzz
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I don’t recommend roasting it like a Thanksgiving bird. But a slow cooker yields good results.
michigandrake
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I am with you ...... not a fan of most of the wild turkey dishes I have tried. The best I can remember was the breast meat cut into thin strips, battered and deep-fried. Those were pretty good with ranch dipping sauce. Now I take my wild turkey in a shot glass and fish more steelhead.
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Breast them out and save those legs. Square and cube (in larger 2" by 2" chunks and then Marinade or Soak them in Italian dressing or we have locally here a marinade called Chiavetta's that has a vinegar base that is excellent. If I'm using the italian dressing, I add a combo garlic -pepper to the mix. Chiavetta's needs nothing. I like to marinade them for a few hours before grilling. Grill on a medium flame. Serve with a salad or whatever. To me, and my family the breasts done this way taste just like chicken.
Slow cooker the legs and slice the meat up for fajitas. I throw a stick a butter in with them as they are super lean..... much like a venison roast. Fry your green/red peppers and onions and a few diced jalapenos in with some olive oil and your favorite seasoning. once grilled add your slow cooked turkey meat to warm it enough to serve. Soft shells, sour creme, avocado and whatever sauce you like. Delicious. A little fresh lime makes a nice offset flavor. Just warm the legs if they've been in the fridge or whatever.
Slow cooker the legs and slice the meat up for fajitas. I throw a stick a butter in with them as they are super lean..... much like a venison roast. Fry your green/red peppers and onions and a few diced jalapenos in with some olive oil and your favorite seasoning. once grilled add your slow cooked turkey meat to warm it enough to serve. Soft shells, sour creme, avocado and whatever sauce you like. Delicious. A little fresh lime makes a nice offset flavor. Just warm the legs if they've been in the fridge or whatever.
Vtbow
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I LOVE wild turkey....
Some may find it dry because there is so much less fat and exta liquid in their body, especially if you are used to eating "conventionally" grown birds.
My suggestions:
1) Deep fry. Everyone loves a deep fried turkey
2) If you want to roast it, Brine it. Ones with orange peels, thyme, salt, and other citris are generally spectacular. Also, add a little chicken stock or your choice of bullion(I like "better than buillion" roasted vegetable) to the roasting pan from the start. Baste every 20 Minutes or so. Depending on the trueky size you can also experiment with cooking it breast up/down.
Some may find it dry because there is so much less fat and exta liquid in their body, especially if you are used to eating "conventionally" grown birds.
My suggestions:
1) Deep fry. Everyone loves a deep fried turkey
2) If you want to roast it, Brine it. Ones with orange peels, thyme, salt, and other citris are generally spectacular. Also, add a little chicken stock or your choice of bullion(I like "better than buillion" roasted vegetable) to the roasting pan from the start. Baste every 20 Minutes or so. Depending on the trueky size you can also experiment with cooking it breast up/down.
huntin_addict
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I have pressure canned the last several wild turkeys I have taken. Several options for preparation after doing that.
A quick and easy way is McCormicks white chili mix. I make up a big batch and freeze it in smaller portions for easy lunches and meals.
www.mccormick.com
McCormick® White Chicken Chili Seasoning Mix | McCormick
From America’s #1 herb and spice brand, McCormick White Chicken Chili Seasoning Mix is an expert blend of onion, cumin, garlic and chili peppers. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a flavorful, not-too-spicy meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners.
www.mccormick.com
