turkey suggestions...

[anonymouscowherd]

Subject says it - got my bird now what?

Thinking of piecing it out and doing a instapot coq au vin with it ...

Other suggestions welcome. Skinless so traditional roast wont happen and I cant get fresh cranberries now either

 

[deermanok]

I like to do turkey nuggets once in a while, battered up and deep fried.
I also will cut breast meat into 1/2 inch or so fillets. Toss on the grill about 4 minutes per side. Topped with cheddar cheese, served on a roll with lettuce, tomato and mayo. Makes a great sammich.

 

[45-70]

boil legs ,wings and thighs , and shread meat , put back in pot and make turkey noodle soup or turkey salad

 

[ElDiablo]

I’ve done all of the above. Also like to grind and make turkey burgers for something different.

 

[Shorty]

I like to marinate breast in wish bone Italian dressing with added red wine vinegar and lots if garlic, for 7 days. Then cook it over charcoal, do not over cook. You can do it with chicken breast also…

 

[Ninering62]

I’ve done all of the above. Also like to grind and make turkey burgers for something different.

Hey man, if you want to turkey burgers, more power to ya, just don't ever cross the line with turkey bacon. That is just unacceptable right there.

 

[Ninering62]

I like to marinate breast in wish bone Italian dressing with added red wine vinegar and lots if garlic, for 7 days. Then cook it over charcoal, do not over cook. You can do it with chicken breast also…

Yesssss I like using the itilian dressing marinade with turkey then either put them in the smoker with some hickory or deep fry them in peanut oil. Both are excellent. BUt with wild turkey, if the breast is cooked right, its outstanding, but getting the legs & thighs to not seem like tryin to eat your hunting boot its a pressure cooker or crock pot with them usually for soups, stews or to make a gravy with & have it over rice, pasta or mashed taters.

 

[ElDiablo]

but getting the legs & thighs to not seem like tryin to eat your hunting boot

I make the burger out of the “boot” portions.

 

[bluemule66]

I use the breast for jambalaya and the wings legs and thighs for soup.

 

[anonymouscowherd]

She Who Must Be Obeyed has said "debone the breast and separate the leg quarters, we'll instapot them, pick-n-shred 'em, and make enchilladas"

And she has a mighty fine enchillada recipe, and usually follows it with home made from scratch tres leches cake topped with fresh strawberries

Tuesday's dinner is planned!

 

[toytruck]

You can still use a roaster with skinned wild turkey. I put them in a roaster bag, just like tame turkey.
The dark meat doesn't dry out as fast either.

 

[toytruck]

She Who Must Be Obeyed has said "debone the breast and separate the leg quarters, we'll instapot them, pick-n-shred 'em, and make enchilladas"

And she has a mighty fine enchillada recipe, and usually follows it with home made from scratch tres leches cake topped with fresh strawberries

Tuesday's dinner is planned!

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Did you save the heart and gizzard? Liver? ( I don't like liver anymore)

 

[anonymouscowherd]

Did you save the heart and gizzard? Liver? ( I don't like liver anymore)

If it were Fall and cranberries were available I would have

it isnt they arent and i didnt

 

[toytruck]

You could have frozen them till Fall.....

 

[anonymouscowherd]

You could have frozen them till Fall.....

With hurricane season coming no long term meat storage in freezer is guaranteed....

 

[Jitterbug]

Cube up leftover turkey, for a pot pie.

Two pie shells from freezer section
2 cups cubed turkey
1 lb. bag frozen veggies, I like corn/pea/carrot blend, or similar
1 can of cream soup (mushroom or chicken, or celery)
A little bit of diced ONION really sets it off, for me

Pour ingredients into pie shell. You can mix them in a bowl first, or just spread them out in the shell.

Put the second shell on top, crimp the edges.
Poke a few holes to release steam.
A little butter around the edge of the crust, if you like.

Bake at 350 for 45 minutes to an hour.
Let it rest a bit before cutting, so it’s not so soupy.

Great way to use leftovers. Easy meal for after work- thaw ingredients in refer while you’re at work.

We liked it so well, we started doing it with the whole bird- boil it, cool, debone into 2-cup freezer container!

 

[retrieverman]

I haven’t killed many turkey, but I always cut the meat into strips and fried it. I got a smoker for Christmas, and a buddy gave me a recipe for smoking a turkey. I’ll be honest that I didn’t have high hopes of it turning out very good, but I was shocked by the results. It’s the moistest and most tender turkey breast I’ve ever had.
Smoked Turkey