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Wild Turkey Breast Recipes

The Crispy Chef
Explore the best ways to cook wild turkey breast, from roasting and slow cooking to smoking and deep-frying. This guide covers essential preparation tips like thawing, brining, and marinating to elevate your wild game dishes. Dive into gourmet recipes that bring out the best in wild turkey with techniques for oven-roasted meals, smoked delights, and Southern-style fried turkey.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 18
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Smoker or Grill
  • Air Fryer
  • Roasting Pan
  • Meat thermometer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 wild turkey breast thawed
  • 2 cups apple or peach juice
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • ½ cup kosher salt
  • 4 cups water
  • Olive oil for marinade
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • Seasoned flour or breading mix for frying
  • Peanut oil for frying

Instructions
 

Thaw the Turkey Breast:

  • Place the breast in the fridge for 24-48 hours to ensure even thawing.

Brine:

  • Soak the turkey in a brine made of apple juice, brown sugar, salt, and water for 6-12 hours.

Marinate:

  • Mix olive oil, garlic, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and maple syrup. Let the turkey marinate for at least 2 hours.

Smoke:

  • Preheat the smoker to 250°F and cook for 2-2.5 hours until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Baste with drippings every 10 minutes during the last 45 minutes.

Oven Roast:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. Place the turkey in a roasting pan with broth and roast until it reaches 165°F, basting occasionally.

Air Fry:

  • Coat turkey strips in seasoned breading and air fry at 400°F for 8-10 minutes.

Deep Fry:

  • Heat peanut oil to 350°F. Fry the turkey for 2-3 minutes per pound until it reaches 165-170°F for white meat. Let it rest for 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 150gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 28gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 340mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2.5mg
Keyword gourmet wild game, oven-roasted turkey, slow cooker turkey, smoked turkey, Southern fried turkey, Wild turkey breast,
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