We've got ten delicious wild turkey recipes for you to try this Spring. (Shutterstock photo)
February 22, 2021
By Game & Fish Online Staff
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Wild turkey should not be tough and dry, but rather a delicious and versatile meal. With turkey season right around the corner, here are our top 10 most popular recipes for mouthwatering wild turkey.
Smoked Turkey Jerky No dehydrator is needed for this jerky recipe. To make this protein-packed snack, simply place marinated strips of turkey directly on the grill and let smoke for about 4 hours. (Photo courtesy of Traeger) Fire up your smoker because it's time to turn that Spring gobbler harvest into tasty turkey jerky with this recipe from Traeger.
Ingredients:
3 pounds turkey breast 1 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce ½ cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons honey 5 garlic cloves, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, chopped 2 teaspoon red pepper flakes Get the Full Recipe
Beer-Braised, Smoked Wild Turkey Legs Recipe Beer-Braised, Smoked Wild Turkey Legs (Photo courtesy of Jack Hennessy) In this recipe, wild turkey legs are cooked low and slow – first simmered in beer and then smoked with mesquite wood.
Ingredients :
2 whole completely thawed wild turkey legs (without thighs) 1 medium yellow onion, diced 4-5 celery ribs, diced 1/2 bulb garlic, smashed 1/2 cup coriander seeds 1 lemon, juiced 24 ounces Warbeard Irish Ale 12 ounces chicken stock Bearded Butcher’s Original or your preferred spice mixMesquite wood for smoking Get the Full Recipe
Chicken-Fried Wild Turkey Recipe Cover this Chicken-Fried Wild Turkey Recipe in a delicious homemade gravy. Everyone knows about chicken-fried steak, but if you've never tried chicken-fried wild turkey, then this recipe is for you.
Ingredients:
5 pounds turkey breast, de-boned and cut into strips Homemade Italian dressing (enough to cover turkey strips)1 teaspoon homemade garlic powder ½ teaspoon liquid smoke 2 cups milk 2 eggs 2 cups flour Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Canola oil Gravy:
2 tablespoons butter Salt and pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons flour 1 cup milk Kitchen Bouquet Get the Full Recipe
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Best Deep-Fried Turkey Rub Brine the turkey for an additional 12 hours for the best results. (Photo courtesy of MissHomemade.com) Brine the turkey for an additional 12 hours for the best results.
This rub recipe is a must-have when deep frying turkey.
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Ingredients :
2 cups Italian dressing ½ cup cayenne pepper 3 tablespoons butter, melted ½ cup black pepper 1 cup Cajun seasoning 2 tablespoons garlic powder Get the Full Recipe
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Pan-Fried Wild Turkey Serve this pan-fried turkey with a side of vegetables or as the protein in your salad. (Photo courtesy of MissHomemade.com) If you prefer your meat with a crispy skin then this Pan-Fried Wild Turkey Recipe is for you.
Ingredients:
2 cups bread crumbs (I use Old London plain bread crumbs) 6 eggs 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon homemade onion powder 2 pounds turkey breast, cut into strips Canola oil for frying Get the Full Recipe
Wild Turkey Lime Marinade Recipe This marinade will add a fresh, citrus flavor to your favorite wild turkey recipe. This lime marinade is a great addition to any wild turkey recipe.
Ingredients :
¾ cup lime juice 1 teaspoon lime zest ½ cup olive oil or salad oil 3 tablespoons brown sugar ½ teaspoon ginger ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 lime, cut into slices Get the Full Recipe
Deep-Fried Wild Turkey Batter Recipe This wild turkey batter is light and airy. (Photo courtesy of MissHomemade.com) This batter requires few ingredients and makes delicious deep-fried wild turkey.
Ingredients :
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Italian Dressing Marinade This recipe is not just for wild turkey, you can use it on chicken or steak too. (Shutterstock photo) This marinade recipy is super tasty on wild turkey and a great way to save money.
Ingredients:
1/4 cup vinegar 1/2 cup canola oil 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons dry Italian dressing mix Get the Full Recipe
Deep-Fried Wild Turkey Fingers Recipe Marinate the turkey strips in a combination of Italian dressing, garlic powder and liquid smoke. (Photo courtesy of MissHomemade.com) These deep-fried wild turkey fingers are best served with a side of homemade gravy.
Turkey Ingredients :
5 pound turkey breast, de-boned and cut into strips Italian dressing (enough to cover the turkey strips) 1 teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon liquid smoke 2 cups milk 2 eggs 2 cups flour Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Canola oil for frying Gravy Ingredients :
2 tablespoons butter Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons flour 1 cup milk Get the Full Recipe
Simple Turkey Brine Recipe For a juicy turkey no matter how you plan to cook it, start with this Simple Turkey Brine Recipe. (Photo courtesy of "The Sporting Chef") When time allows, Scott Leysath, host of The Sporting Chef Sportsman Channel , recommends brining turkey to replace blood with a mildly salty brine. Brining your turkey results in tender meat, and let’s face it, brine tastes better than any animal blood.
Ingredients:
1 gallon water (or more depending on the size of your turkey) 1 cup kosher salt (or ¾ table salt) 1 cup brown sugar Get the Full Recipe
