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We don't have wild turkeys over here and so I have never shot, or knowingly eaten one.
I do understand that it is prestigious to shoot the largest jake, but doesn't this create a culinary problem ?
The large gander at the head of a skein of geese, is usually as tough and tasty as an old truck tyre, that is something I do know.
Is this the same with turkeys ?
birddog wrote:Cran, in my opinion, the wild turkey is poor table fare no matter what part you're eating.
That does surprise me, as the wild version of most meats is much better than the "farmed" version, usually because it has less fat and has been eating free range foods.
I imagined that a nice young hen turkey, would be quite succulent.
I like to breast out my gobblers. I filet the meat off the breastbone. At each end it tends to be a little tuff, but in between is good eating.
I like it grilled and fried.
Also it's not just for eating that I enjoy the sport !
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birddog wrote:Cran, in my opinion, the wild turkey is poor table fare no matter what part you're eating.
That does surprise me, as the wild version of most meats is much better than the "farmed" version, usually because it has less fat and has been eating free range foods.
I imagined that a nice young hen turkey, would be quite succulent.
You haven't had smoked wild turkey breast! Hmmmm good.
The breast is great cut up & fried ,but it is outstanding cut up for kabobs on the grill.I will post recipe I use in recipe section.Legs and wings to tuff to mess with (imo).