American Recipes
BBQ Turkey Legs
Slow cooked, barbecue turkey legs are a great option for your wild turkey this season. Here's how to go about it.
Podcast
Hunt Gather Talk: Fall Turkeys
Hunting, patterning and cooking wild turkeys in fall, with wild turkey hunting expert Tony Caggiano.
American Recipes
Turkey Leg Stew
What to do with wild turkey legs? Make turkey leg stew. This New Mexican-style dish relies of turkey legs, chiles and dried corn.
Wild Game
Wild Turkey Leg Carnitas
Quite possibly the best thing to make with wild turkey drumsticks and wings, which can be really tough and stringy. Braise them slowly until the meat falls off the bone, then pull the meat, crisp it and serve it in tacos or burritos.
Pheasant, Grouse, Quail
Braised Pheasant with Mushrooms
If you've never braised pheasant thighs, you're missing out. Unlike the drumsticks, which can be fiddly, the thighs on pheasants (and wild turkeys) are sublime when slow cooked. This recipe is based on a French one and uses lots of mushrooms.
Wild Game
Wild Turkey Carnitas
Quite possibly the best thing to make with wild turkey drumsticks and wings, which can be uber tough and stringy. Braise them slowly until the meat falls off the bone, then pull the meat, crisp it and serve it in tacos or burritos.
Recipe
Poached Turkey Breast with Gravy
If you're having a quiet Thanksgiving, maybe just the two of you, you don't need a whole turkey. Instead, gently poach the turkey breast and serve it with a rich gravy made from turkey wings. And while I used wild turkey, any ole' gobbler will work.
Italian
Wild Turkey Parmesan
Wild turkey parmesan? Oh hell, yeah! Not the fanciest dish I've ever made, but it sure is good. It's a great way to introduce someone to wild turkey.
Mexican
Pozole Verde
Pozole is a classic Mexican soup. This is the green version I make with pheasant or wild pig, hominy, tomatillos, green chiles and avocado. Damn good!
Italian
Artichoke Soup with Meatballs
A chunky artichoke soup that relies on artichoke hearts and little meatballs, plus a simple, clear broth. A light winter soup.
Pheasant, Grouse, Quail
Spanish Quail with Paprika and Onions
A Spanish recipe for quail stewed with paprika and onions. You then strain off the liquid and serve that with pasta. it's a great date night dish.
