BBQ Wild Turkey

[walleyes12]

Just got done turkey hunting, and I am looking for a new way to cook a wild turkey. I was thinking maybe on the grill?? Just curious if anyone has tried it, and wouldn't mind sharing they way they cooked it?? Thanks everyone!

[LABS4ME]

How about smoked wild turkey? Just buy some High Mountain poultry brine, follow the directions and then smoke it, or grill it on indirect heat with a low temp... I did 4.5 hours at 225 degrees, internal temp was about 170. It is now the only way my wife wants wild turkey. It was very moist and tender.

Here's a breast I did this spring:

Stretched that meat a long ways!... Made some unreal sandwiches (twice) recipe on page 2 (smoked wild turkey sandwiches), Made some smoked turkey over pasta with a little sauce, shredded a little meat for lunch and heated it with a little BBQ sauce and put it on a crusty roll... that was good too, and used the rest of the meat and bone for smoked turkey and vegetable soup.

I once lightly coated a bird with olive oil and did a dry rub over the whole bird. It was good but was on the dry side.

I've also grilled them in an oven bag. quartered a couple of onions and put in body cavity, A big can of fruit cocktail in there and over the top of the bird, seal up the bag and let cook for a couple hours till done. Then take out the bag and crisp up the skin, and thicken the sauce. This was easy and pretty darn good.

I just made some mojito chicken that was awesome and I bet would be a good recipe for a wild turkey. I will try to remember to dig it out and post it for you.

I think most ways on the grill would be good, just watch out as they are easy to dry out.

We've done the deep fry a couple times and while good, tastes much like any old deep fried or 'broasted' chicken... The injector marinades can change up the flavor... but they can be a little over-powering of the real turkey flavor in my opinion.

Good Luck!

Ken

[Coach Dog]

Nice response Labs4me. I got a big old 24 pound gobbler in the freezer as well, and I think I'll try your system. Thanks.

[Harmonica Bear]

3 words - GARBAGE CAN TURKEY. I'll make a post soon as work stops interurpting me