pointing_dogs_rule Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 OK, I know that you moderators will move this, however, please leave the post so that people actually see the question. What is the best way to (cook) fix those tough tukeys legs. I just hate to waste any part of the bird, however, those things are so tough and stringy. Thanks moderators and those who answer. Good luck to all the dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bachflock Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 LOL! Good question... this year was the first year I'd ever hunted turkey. I was blessed enough to bag one (a jake). I was pretty excited to invite my dad and stepmom down for a roasted wild turkey as he had never had, nor hunted, wild turkey either. Not knowing the difference I let my two youngest kids (8 and 6) have the drumstick - they LOVE the drumstick off a domestic. What a sight!! Man did I get the dirty looks from them. Next time, however, I'll likely braise them - which means to quickly brown them in a very hot pan then put them in a baking dish with some sort of liquid (sauce/broth/etc) and slow cook them until tender. Given the amount of meat on them I'd hate to just toss them - like I've seen suggested on other forums. Another option would be to boil them for stock and broth and make a good tasting gravy or soup/stew out of the results. Hope that helps... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dartonman Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 Crock pot.....then once they are cooked good, take out all the sinews, aka flat bones....then make soup, or homemade dumplings....yummy............the only way to enjoy them is the crockpot in my opinion............al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 Crock pot.....then once they are cooked good, take out all the sinews, aka flat bones....then make soup, or homemade dumplings....yummy............the only way to enjoy them is the crockpot in my opinion............al I agree wholeheartedly. I put them in a crockpot with four chicken buillion cubes and cover them with water. Leave the crockpot on low at least overnight. Next morning fish them out and pull the bones and sinews. Cut up the meat for dumplings or add it to yellow saffron rice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuntnMa Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 i always make soup or turkey and dumplins with mine...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointing_dogs_rule Posted May 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 thanks to all that replied. it looks like the soup recipe wins!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 I saw one time that for removing tendons from the legs of small game birds...you twist the foot end of the leg off the drum stick while pulling and the tendons pull out...would think it might work on a turkey...maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 BBQ the breasts and make soup from the rest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljmelea Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Yo dog! I take my legs and thighs and make jerky out of the seperated meat.gives you more thoughts about the hunt while you're knawing on it.take care,"one of the original last minute men" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bachflock Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Yo dog! I take my legs and thighs and make jerky out of the seperated meat.gives you more thoughts about the hunt while you're knawing on it.take care,"one of the original last minute men" Thats a GREAT idea! I'll have to give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Yo dog! I take my legs and thighs and make jerky out of the seperated meat.gives you more thoughts about the hunt while you're knawing on it.take care,"one of the original last minute men" Thats a GREAT idea! I'll have to give it a try. Hi-Mountain Seasonings actually makes a brine for turkey jerky. I am going to try some this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.