Turkey cleaning?
Jeff Olsen
me that I should have a clue how to clean the bird should I happen to get
one.
Any tip greatly appreciated. I have not cleanded many birds, so don't
assume I know things that might seem obvious (like, "just clean it like a
duck except for the gobbler" would do me little good).
Thank you,,
-jeff
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Sam Gaylord
: I'm going turkey hunting this fall for the first time, and it occured to
: me that I should have a clue how to clean the bird should I happen to get
: one.
: Any tip greatly appreciated. I have not cleanded many birds, so don't
: assume I know things that might seem obvious (like, "just clean it like a
: duck except for the gobbler" would do me little good).
Check with your county agent for instruction sheets for cleaning domestic
fowl. Because it is "just clean it like a duck..." You might also find
stuff in a local library, but you'll need to copy it, or have a good
memory.
samg
a.k.a Sam Gaylord (sa...@cs.itc.hp.com)
podunk
> me that I should have a clue how to clean the bird should I happen to get
> one.
>
> Any tip greatly appreciated. I have not cleanded many birds, so don't
> assume I know things that might seem obvious (like, "just clean it like a
> duck except for the gobbler" would do me little good).
>
>
> -jeff
Jeff,
The experience I have had, based on with what was usually left on the
serving platter, the best way to clean a turkey is to "breast" it. Seems
the dark meat on a wild turkey is typically very gamey and the drumsticks
are full of "sliver bones".
Breasting is faily simple. Open the skn at the base of the breast and pull
it open to expose the entire breast. After the breast is exposed, filet off
the breast meat. A fillet knife is ideal, but any sharp knofe will. Then
dispose of the carcass with the innards intact in a proper place.
As for cooking your bird, I would recommend cutting the meat into strips or
cubes. Then roll in flour and pan fry in bacon grease or deep fry the
strips/cubes.
ssmorgan
The best way to clean a turkey:
1) Begin by removing both wings at the shoulder joints.
2) Make a longitudinal slit along the turkey's sides and flanks, just
through the skin.
3) Lay the turkey on its breast and remove the skin, feathers and all from
the turkey's back, by using a sharp knife. Begin at the base of the neck
and proceed down the back. Go carefully and this removed pelt is beautiful
when cured.
4) Now hang the turkey by its feet and proceed from the abdomen to the
neck. Do not use a knife for this operation; Fingers only and no mess will
be made.
5) Make a shallow slit from the point of the breast through the anus. Make
another very shallow slit under the point of the breast on each side
forward. Now the point of the breast can be lifted and the entrails
removed.
6) Remove the crop sack and cut off legs at the thigh joint.
7) Filet the breast for frying. Debone the rest and soak in ice water for
two days, pouring the water off every 8 hours...Makes great gumbo when mixed
with venison sausage.
I'll also offer this subject, since you said you are going turkey hunting
for the first time:
The easiest turkey caller to learn to use, that will actually call turkeys
consistently, is the Frictionwood Turkey Caller made by Morgan's Turkey
Caller, www.turkeycallers.com. This all wood caller makes yelping as simple
as striking a match, and all other sounds are almost as easy.
Visit our website to see it, and call me any evening at 225-338-1833 for a
calling lesson.
Kenny Morgan
Morgan's Turkey Callers, LLC
www.turkeycallers.com
Jeff Olsen <je...@efn.org> wrote in message
news:7scp3u$i...@garcia.efn.org...
> I'm going turkey hunting this fall for the first time, and it occured to
> me that I should have a clue how to clean the bird should I happen to get
> one.
>
> Any tip greatly appreciated. I have not cleanded many birds, so don't
> assume I know things that might seem obvious (like, "just clean it like a
> duck except for the gobbler" would do me little good).
>
> Thank you,,
>
> -jeff
>
gse...@usgs.gov
"Field-Dress Your Bird
Field-dressing your turkey as soon as possible can be accomplished with
two quick cuts. Make a semi-circular opening (A) [picture] just above
the vent (taking care not to puncture internal organs), and pull out the
entrails. Through a cut along the base of the neck (B)[picture], extract
the gizzard. Wipe exposed areas clean and dry and protect them from
flies.
Cooling and transporting
Wild Turkeys, like all game meat, must be quickly cooled or their meat
will spoil. Do not pile birds together in a bag, box or car trunk.
Spead them out. It’s best to carry them on a wire rack to allow proper
air circulation"
-G
In article <7scp3u$i...@garcia.efn.org>,
Jeff Olsen <je...@efn.org> wrote:
> I'm going turkey hunting this fall for the first time, and it occured to
> me that I should have a clue how to clean the bird should I happen to get
> one.
>
> Any tip greatly appreciated. I have not cleanded many birds, so don't
> assume I know things that might seem obvious (like, "just clean it like a
> duck except for the gobbler" would do me little good).
>
> Thank you,,
>
> -jeff
>
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> Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at:
> http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/
>
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Before you buy.
tsh
I am going to start way before these other guys have, and by the way, don't
listen to the guy who says to breast it. Smoked wild turkey, THE WHOLE
THING, is some of the best eating you'll have experience. Anyway, the
easiest way to pluck that tom is to get a LARGE pot, an outdoor propane
burner, fill the pot with water, bring it to a boil, and dunk the bird in
there for about 2 minutes. The skin will come away from the bird some, and
the feathers will damn near fall out. After that, make a slit with your
knife where the belly is, reach up in there and clean out ALL of the stuff
you see/feel in there. If it ain't bone or eating flesh, get it out. After
that, buy yourself a Brinkman smoker, 30 bucks at Service Merchandise, get
some nice cherry wood, soak the wood in water, follow the directions that
come with the smoker and let your tongue lick your brains out.
Tim
nos...@nospam.com
My neighbor taught me the definite easiest way to clean Fall Turkey:
1. Lay turkey on ground breast up and with wings open.
2. Place on foot on each junction where wing meets body.
3. Grab one leg with each hand.
4. Pull on legs until legs and breast separates from body.
Be aware this does require some effort in pulling and the young ones
do pull easier than the older ones.
However, when you are done all you have left is the legs and breast. A
few _minor_ trimmings and you are all done.
Let me know how this works for you.
Take Care,
John
podunk wrote:
> > I'm going turkey hunting this fall for the first time, and it occured to
> > me that I should have a clue how to clean the bird should I happen to get
> > one.
> >
> > Any tip greatly appreciated. I have not cleanded many birds, so don't
> > assume I know things that might seem obvious (like, "just clean it like a
> > duck except for the gobbler" would do me little good).
> >
> > Thank you,,
> >
> > -jeff
>
> Jeff,
>
> The experience I have had, based on with what was usually left on the
> serving platter, the best way to clean a turkey is to "breast" it. Seems
> the dark meat on a wild turkey is typically very gamey and the drumsticks
> are full of "sliver bones".
>
> Breasting is faily simple. Open the skn at the base of the breast and pull
> it open to expose the entire breast. After the breast is exposed, filet off
> the breast meat. A fillet knife is ideal, but any sharp knofe will. Then
> dispose of the carcass with the innards intact in a proper place.
>
> As for cooking your bird, I would recommend cutting the meat into strips or
> cubes. Then roll in flour and pan fry in bacon grease or deep fry the
> strips/cubes.
>