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Meleagris gallopavo intermedia |
July: Hatching. Young turkeys begin following their mothers, learning survival skills in the wild.
Not dangerous to humans. Large wild turkey. Turkey subspecies native to southwestern USA. Important part of regional hunting traditions. Commonly used in festive dishes of Texas and neighboring states.
Inhabits prairies, brushlands, and sparse woodlands. Feeds on seeds, berries, insects, and small animals. Mostly active in morning and evening.
Walk-up and blind hunting in spring and fall Use of calls and decoys to attract birds Hunting in prairies, brushlands, and open woodlands
Focus on feeding and watering spots. Bird is wary, requires quiet approach. Best hunting times are early morning and late evening.
Meat is firm and tasty, carefully separate from bones. Feathers come off easily with proper processing. Cool carcass immediately after gutting. Meat requires prolonged cooking.
Breast: Frying, grilling, smoking
Thigh: Braising, soup
Whole bird: Roasting whole
Thigh: Braising, soup
Whole bird: Roasting whole
Herb-Fried Rio Grande Turkey (Pan-fry)
Flavorful dish with thyme and garlic
Flavorful dish with thyme and garlic
1. Marinate meat with herbs and garlic.
2. Fry until golden brown.
3. Serve with vegetables or rice.
2. Fry until golden brown.
3. Serve with vegetables or rice.
Roasted Rio Grande Turkey with Berries (Roasting)
Meat with pleasant sweet and sour notes
Meat with pleasant sweet and sour notes
1. Rub carcass with salt and pepper.
2. Stuff with cornelian cherries or lingonberries.
3. Roast at 180°C (350°F) for 1 hour.
2. Stuff with cornelian cherries or lingonberries.
3. Roast at 180°C (350°F) for 1 hour.
Rio Grande Turkey in Creamy Mushroom Sauce (Braising)
Creamy sauce enhances meat flavor
Creamy sauce enhances meat flavor
1. Brown meat until golden.
2. Add mushrooms and cream, simmer 40 min.
3. Serve with pasta or potatoes.
2. Add mushrooms and cream, simmer 40 min.
3. Serve with pasta or potatoes.
Rio Grande Turkey Vegetable Soup (Boiling)
Rich and warming soup
Rich and warming soup
1. Make broth from bones and meat.
2. Add carrot, celery, and potato.
3. Cook until tender and garnish with herbs.
2. Add carrot, celery, and potato.
3. Cook until tender and garnish with herbs.