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Frying wild turkeys?

Posted By: FishStickMan

Frying wild turkeys? - 04/27/15 03:06 AM

Does anyone do it? I got a nice, tender jake this morning and am just wondering if anyone frys them? He's skinned, so frying may not tube the best route. Any guidance? If not fried, what's your favorite way to cook them?

Thanks
Posted By: redchevy

Re: Frying wild turkeys? - 04/27/15 12:55 PM

Breast it cut the breast into strips across the grain bread and fry.

There is no such thing as a tender one, they come out of the shell tuff.
Posted By: trapperben

Re: Frying wild turkeys? - 04/27/15 02:25 PM

If you have the smoker you could beer can him. If anything would make him tender that would.
Posted By: oldoak2000

Re: Frying wild turkeys? - 04/27/15 04:46 PM

Filet the breasts ; brine overnight;
then season (one with black pepper, other cayenne); wrap each with bacon - loosely (toothpicks to hold);
smoke on smoker 2 hours, then wrap in foil and cook up to another hour or so (till inner temp reaches 165).


Way tastier & tender (and easier) than frying the whole bird! Two flavors, each great!
Its' Soooo good I now do this often with store-bought frozen whole turkey breast(only).
Posted By: Wilhunt

Re: Frying wild turkeys? - 04/27/15 05:12 PM

Originally Posted By: redchevy
Breast it cut the breast into strips across the grain bread and fry.

There is no such thing as a tender one, they come out of the shell tuff.


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Posted By: BradyBuck

Re: Frying wild turkeys? - 04/29/15 05:02 PM

Pound chunks of breast meat into 1/4 inch cutlets, egg wash, roll in breadcrumb and parmesan mix. Pan fry in olive oil.

Eat as is or make Turkey Parmesan with pasta and sauce.
Posted By: dogcatcher

Re: Frying wild turkeys? - 05/01/15 05:35 AM

Originally Posted By: redchevy
Breast it cut the breast into strips across the grain bread and fry.

There is no such thing as a tender one, they come out of the shell tuff.


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Posted By: BradyBuck

Re: Frying wild turkeys? - 05/02/15 02:47 PM

Originally Posted By: dogcatcher
Originally Posted By: redchevy
Breast it cut the breast into strips across the grain bread and fry.

There is no such thing as a tender one, they come out of the shell tuff.


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That's why you pound it thin before frying. If you pound the crap out of it it'll come out nice and tender.
Posted By: Huntmaster

Re: Frying wild turkeys? - 05/03/15 06:34 PM

Well, you got lucky; I've never had a problem with a jake, they are tender. But, an old Tom--is very tough.
Posted By: kdkane1971

Re: Frying wild turkeys? - 05/05/15 05:20 PM

Originally Posted By: BradyBuck
Pound chunks of breast meat into 1/4 inch cutlets, egg wash, roll in breadcrumb and parmesan mix. Pan fry in olive oil.

Eat as is or make Turkey Parmesan with pasta and sauce.


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Posted By: Gone to Texas

Re: Frying wild turkeys? - 05/07/15 04:58 AM

Originally Posted By: redchevy
Breast it cut the breast into strips across the grain bread and fry.

There is no such thing as a tender one, they come out of the shell tuff.


Yes Sir
Posted By: jdk1985

Re: Frying wild turkeys? - 05/09/15 09:42 AM

Turkey jerky is always a hit
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