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scottm4300
11-08-2008, 08:57 PM
I'm a huge fan of brining turkeys - regardless of whether I'm going to smoke them, roast them or deep fry them. A buddy of mone has promised me a fresh wild turkey this year. I've never cooked one. Most of the stuff you get at the store is loaded with extra stuff that they inject into it.

Is a wild turkey more likely to dry out when smoked, even if it's brined? What about deep frying it?

Thanks!

txschutte
11-08-2008, 09:10 PM
I did one one Halloween. It seemed there was much more fat under the skin than a farm raised turkey. That being said, it seemed like there was an abundance of juices for the breast. The dark meat still a bit "gamey". But, all in all, great.

Norcoredneck
11-08-2008, 09:14 PM
One of my wifes relatives in Oklahoma swears by soaking wild game in a vinegar brine and thorough rinse to get rid of gamey taste.

CajunSmoker
11-09-2008, 07:58 AM
I cook the wild ones the same as store bought. The wild turkeys breast will be a dark meat like a wild duck though since they still use the muscles to fly. I love them.

jestridge
11-09-2008, 08:11 AM
Never tried baking one we always fry the breast or try this
http://www.thewhiskyguide.com/Bilder/Wild-turkey.jpg

Neil
11-09-2008, 08:40 AM
Never tried baking one we always fry the breast or try this
http://www.thewhiskyguide.com/Bilder/Wild-turkey.jpg

I'm partial to the 101!

Beerwolf
11-09-2008, 09:35 AM
I'm partial to the 101!

That would be known in my house as SUPER CHICKEN

Against The Grain
11-09-2008, 09:37 AM
We cook them in a brown paper bag. Never dryed one out.

http://www.greatpartyrecipes.com/how-to-cook-a-turkey.html