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We usually just take the feathers off and bake. Last year I did a Mayo Crusted bird. You use herbs and mayo, rub the outside and press it under the skin and into the cavity. Put carrots, celery, onion, herbs, garlic in the cavity and bake. It made some really great skin and a very moist bird.
So you kill a turkey, pluck the feathers and bake it?
Yes, you can easily freeze. Not necessary to over-wrap the whole ones.
I generally get 6 or so of the TJs buzzards every year. I either smoke or deep fry four of them, so for that, I buy ones between 12 and 14 pounds. The others generally weigh 18 pounds, or as big as TJ's has. I cut up and/or bone these before freezing. I like to use turkey thighs when we haven't butchered a baby calf and run out of veal for cutlets and the like.
Sometimes, I deep fry the breasts of the large birds. Have also been known to just cut the large turkeys half before freezing and roast just the half.
Yes, you can easily freeze. Not necessary to over-wrap the whole ones.
I generally get 6 or so of the TJs buzzards every year. I either smoke or deep fry four of them, so for that, I buy ones between 12 and 14 pounds. The others generally weigh 18 pounds, or as big as TJ's has. I cut up and/or bone these before freezing. I like to use turkey thighs when we haven't butchered a baby calf and run out of veal for cutlets and the like.
Sometimes, I deep fry the breasts of the large birds. Have also been known to just cut the large turkeys half before freezing and roast just the half.
When you cut them in half for freezing, how do you wrap them? Sound like a wonderful idea!
We usually just take the feathers off and bake. Last year I did a Mayo Crusted bird. You use herbs and mayo, rub the outside and press it under the skin and into the cavity. Put carrots, celery, onion, herbs, garlic in the cavity and bake. It made some really great skin and a very moist bird.
So you kill a turkey, pluck the feathers and bake it?
Yep. You can hunt them in your backyard in most places in the county. I live in the country, so deer and other fresh game are easily available. We also have local turkey shoots where your good aim earns you a turkey, wild of course. You can also raise yours controlling what they eat if you like. Wild turkey is different than farm raised ones. We also have a wild boar and deer at our fall family get togethers where we usually make cane syrup and roast or smoke any of the above. I grew up on a farm so fresh chicken, beef, pork, veal, and tons of veggies and fruits are what I grew up on. I also love fresh milk! The store bought stuff does taste watered down compared to the fresh thing.
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