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: 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: BradyBuck
Re: Frying wild turkeys? - 05/02/15 02:47 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.
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: jdk1985
Re: Frying wild turkeys? - 05/09/15 09:42 AM
Turkey jerky is always a hit