Wild Turkey Recipe

Name: Wild Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 5 1/2-pound wild turkey; 12 ounces plain, unflavored yogurt; 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger; 2 whole garlic cloves, crushed; 8 ounces peach jam; 1 teaspoon salt; 6 grindings white pepper; 1 cup wild rice; 3 cups water; 1 1/2 cups orange juice; 3 teaspoons salt; 1 large onion, diced; 2 tablespoons butter (not melted), plus 1 stick butter melted; 3 stalks celery, diced; 1 pound ground pork; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon crushed, dried rosemary; 1/2 teaspoon dried sage; 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1 1/2 teaspoons white pepper; 1 16-ounce can of chestnuts, drained of liquid and coarsely chopped; 2 eggs beaten

Servings: persons

1 5 1/2-pound wild turkey
12 ounces plain, unflavored yogurt
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
2 whole garlic cloves, crushed
8 ounces peach jam
1 teaspoon salt
6 grindings white pepper
1 cup wild rice
3 cups water
1 1/2 cups orange juice
3 teaspoons salt
1 large onion, diced
2 tablespoons butter (not melted), plus 1 stick butter melted
3 stalks celery, diced
1 pound ground pork
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon crushed, dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 1/2 teaspoons white pepper
1 16-ounce can of chestnuts, drained of liquid and coarsely chopped
2 eggs beaten

1
Wipe turkey inside and out and salt and pepper the cavity.
2
In bowl large enough to hold turkey and marinade, prepare the marinade by combining yogurt, ginger, garlic and peach jam.
3
Place turkey in the marinade, spooning marinade over turkey and into cavity.
4
Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight.
5
In the morning, turn turkey in bowl, spooning marinade over exposed side.
6
Meanwhile, prepare stuffing by cooking wild rice in a combination of the water, orange juice and 1 teaspoon salt.
7
Bring to a boil, cover, lower heat and simmer 50 minutes.
8
Turn off heat and let rice sit for 1 hour.
9
It will swell to four times its size.
10
In 2 tablespoons butter, saute onion and celery until onion becomes translucent.
11
Add ground pork, thyme, rosemary, sage, marjoram, remaining salt and white pepper, and cook until pork is lightly browned.
12
Add chopped chestnuts, beaten eggs and 2 1/2 cups of the cooked wild rice.
13
Mix thoroughly.
14
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
15
Stuff turkey, truss it and sew up the cavity.
16
Place it on a rack in a pan.
17
Cover the breast with cheesecloth.
18
Cook for a total of 2 hours.
19
For the first 1 1/2 hours, baste turkey with the melted butter every 15 minutes, letting the butter drip through the cheesecloth.
20
For the last half hour, remove the cheesecloth and baste every 15 minutes.

876

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 5 1/2-pound wild turkey, 12 ounces plain, unflavored yogurt, 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger, 2 whole garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Wild Turkey falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Wild Turkey

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