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Roasting large, wild Tom turkeys
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- Cowhand
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Roasting large, wild Tom turkeys
Turkey flocks are huge this fall in central Massachusetts; and I plan to take one for Thanksgiving. In the past I have taken only the breast meat off a wild turkey no matter the bird's gender or size. This year I want to bag a large Tom in excess of 20 pounds. I plan to roast the entire bird just as if it were a store-bought commercial bird. Conventional wisdom is that is a bad idea because that large of a wild Tom will be old, tough, and dry. Nevertheless, i want to try it. Does anyone have tips or recipes on how to do this?
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Re: Roasting large, wild Tom turkeys
Put a blanket of bacon over the breast meat. It seals in the natural juices and adds to it.
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Re: Roasting large, wild Tom turkeys
I'd recommend injecting it with a liquid like "I Can't Believe Its Not Butter" spray, as noted, covering with bacon, and slow cooking at a low temp
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Re: Roasting large, wild Tom turkeys
Please let us know how the experiment turns out. Inquiring minds want to know.
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Re: Roasting large, wild Tom turkeys
I applaud you. I hope it turns out great. That's a traditional Thanksgiving I'd say.
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Re: Roasting large, wild Tom turkeys
That sounds very tempting. I don't know about turkeys in your neck of the woods, but the one I shot on the wing in Florida many years ago was very moist and tender. Even my dad who was not a fan of eating wild game said it was very good.
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