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Meleagris gallopavo silvestris |
July: Hatching. Young turkeys hatch and begin following their mothers.
May show aggression during breeding season. Traditional game bird of North American Native Americans. Important in cultural and ceremonial events. Commonly used in festive meals.
Inhabits forests and thickets in eastern North America. Feeds on seeds, berries, insects, and small animals. Cautious and flushes quickly when threatened.
Walk-up hunting in early spring and fall Use of calls and decoys Hunting from blinds and concealment in dense grass
Turkeys are cautious and alert. Best hunting time is early morning. Use shot size #4 or #5.
Meat is very dense and juicy. Feathers should be removed carefully. Cool as soon as possible after gutting. Meat is tougher than domestic turkey.
Breast: Frying, grilling, smoking
Thigh: Braising, soups
Whole bird: Roasting whole
Thigh: Braising, soups
Whole bird: Roasting whole
Herb-Roasted Turkey (Pan-fry)
Flavorful dish with garlic and thyme
Flavorful dish with garlic and thyme
1. Marinate meat with garlic and herbs.
2. Fry until golden brown.
3. Serve with vegetables or potatoes.
2. Fry until golden brown.
3. Serve with vegetables or potatoes.
Roasted Turkey with Berries (Roasting)
Meat with sweet and sour flavor
Meat with sweet and sour flavor
1. Rub carcass with salt and pepper.
2. Stuff with lingonberries or cranberries.
3. Roast at 180°C (350°F) for 1 hour.
2. Stuff with lingonberries or cranberries.
3. Roast at 180°C (350°F) for 1 hour.
Turkey in Creamy Mushroom Sauce (Braising)
Creamy sauce highlights meat flavor
Creamy sauce highlights meat flavor
1. Brown meat until golden.
2. Add mushrooms and cream, simmer 40 min.
3. Serve with rice or pasta.
2. Add mushrooms and cream, simmer 40 min.
3. Serve with rice or pasta.
Turkey Vegetable Soup (Boiling)
Nutritious and warming soup
Nutritious and warming soup
1. Make broth from bones and meat.
2. Add carrot, celery, potato.
3. Cook until tender and garnish with herbs.
2. Add carrot, celery, potato.
3. Cook until tender and garnish with herbs.