Best Wild Turkey Tenders Recipes

WILD TURKEY BREAST

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This wild turkey breast is so tender and flavorful and certainly easy to prepare. The brining helps make it really tender.

Provided by Donna Brown

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

wild turkey breast
1/2 c kosher salt
enough water to cover turkey breast
1/2 - 1 bottle zesty italian dressing
mccormick mesquite grill mates seasoning
1 Tbsp peppercorns
3-4 garlic cloves
1 tsp dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1/2 c sugar

Steps:

1. In a gallon zip-lock bag, add salt, sugar, peppercorns, garlic, thyme and bay leaf. Add turkey breast and enough water to cover. Zip bag closed and shake 3 - 4 times to mix. Place in refrigerator and brine overnight. Next a.m., remove turkey from brine, rinse turkey well. Discard brine. Sprinkle turkey with mesquite seasoning and place in crockpot. Cover turkey with Italian dressing. Cook on low about 5-6 hours or until tender. Remove turkey from crockpot and cool. Slice turkey.

ROASTED WILD TURKEY

Roasted Wild Turkey image

Since we have avid hunters in our family. I will quite often prepare game. Once it's stuffed with apples and topped with a unique combination of sauces, this wild bird requires no basting and cooks up nice and moist.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 3h40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 wild turkey (10 to 15 pounds)
2 large apples, quartered
6 to 8 medium red potatoes, quartered
2 pound baby carrots
2 medium onions, sliced
2 cups water
1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup French salad dressing
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons steak sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°. Place turkey on a rack in a roasting pan; place apples in turkey cavity. Place potatoes, carrots and onions around turkey. Pour water over vegetables. Combine seasoned salt, salt and pepper; rub over turkey. Combine remaining ingredients; spoon over the turkey. , Cover and bake until a thermometer reads 170°, 3-1/2 hours, basting occasionally if desired. Turkey may be uncovered for the last 30 minutes for additional browning if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 615 calories, Fat 23g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 204mg cholesterol, Sodium 766mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 63g protein.