Wild Turkey Recipes for Every Craving
Thanksgiving often brings farm-raised turkey to the center of the table, but wild turkey opens the door to an entirely different world of flavor. Lean, clean and naturally rich, wild turkey shines in dishes far beyond the traditional holiday spread. Whether you’re refreshing leftovers or trying something completely new, this collection highlights just how versatile wild turkey can be in the kitchen.
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The best part about making meatloaf is using it for sandwiches the next day!
A dish that is well known in the Low Country of South Carolina, chicken bog is a hearty mix of chicken, smoked sausage, rice, chicken broth and sometimes veggies, all in a one-pot meal that is sure to please.
he heavy cream makes it so smooth and silky, and the rustic vegetables, fresh herbs and big chunks of wild turkey add decadence to a dish that will surely blow your friends and family away. And, the best part? It's easy. And the second best part? Everything is cooked in one pot!
Who doesn't love meat on a stick? These wild turkey skewers are sure to fuel that love and, paired with a delicious white BBQ sauce, will have your family thinking you have become a master chef. BBQ sauces are a lot easier to make than one would think, and this white sauce from Alabama is as easy as it gets. Pair that delicious white sauce with grilled wild turkey and you have a match made in turkey heaven
Jalapeños, wild turkey, bacon on a pizza? Yes. This wild-game inspired pizza is loaded with flavor and will surely impress dinner company.
This sauce is cooked with roasted tomatillos, garlic and jalapeño and blended to form a tangy and smoky goodness that’s a wonderful savory base for this dish. You can and should try to make your own tortilla chips for this, but using them out of a bag is easy and still tastes great. I like to boil and shred one wild turkey breast from my harvest each year for dishes just like this.
A warm, hearty soup to nourish the soul after sitting in the deer stand all day – sign us up! This wild turkey recipe is a great way to use your spring bounties to fuel your fall pursuits.
One of the best ways to eat Thanksgiving dinner is … after dinner.
This recipe is ideal for the summer; the cool, crunchy veggies and slaw pair perfectly with wild turkey burgers grilled over fire.
Nothing warms the soul quite like a fiery chili packed with layers of bold flavors. This 5-Alarm Wild Turkey Chili takes it up a notch by incorporating the lean, flavorful meat of a wild turkey. Perfect for a cool evening by the campfire or a game day feast, this dish will challenge your taste buds with satisfying heat and smoky undertones. For those who love spice and adventure, this chili is guaranteed to become a new favorite!
Enlivened with cooked sweet peppers, herbs and butter, the cornbread stuffing serves to absorb juices from the breast as it cooks. Serve with a pot of smoky black-eyed peas.
Wild turkey sausage, bacon, cheese and an egg stuffed into a potato and covered with a pan gravy for breakfast? Sign us up. This meal might give you the extra kick of energy you needed to call in that bird, or it might make you crawl back into bed. Either way, this is delicious.
This recipe is delicious and the perfect light refreshing lunch of dinner option in between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
