Wild Turkey With Cornbread Dressing Recipe

Name: Wild Turkey With Cornbread Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 (9-pound) young wild turkey; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning; ½ cups cornbread crumbs; 12 slices bread, cubed; 4 cups chopped onion; 4 cups chopped celery; 4 teaspoons rubbed sage; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup bacon drippings, melted; 6 eggs, beaten; About 1 1/2 cups water; Vegetable oil; 1 cup chicken broth; Apple wedges; Fresh sage sprigs; Fresh rosemary sprigs

Servings: persons

1 (9-pound) young wild turkey
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
½ cups cornbread crumbs
12 slices bread, cubed
4 cups chopped onion
4 cups chopped celery
4 teaspoons rubbed sage
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup bacon drippings, melted
6 eggs, beaten
About 1 1/2 cups water
Vegetable oil
1 cup chicken broth
Apple wedges
Fresh sage sprigs
Fresh rosemary sprigs

1
Rinse turkey thoroughly with cold water; pat dry. Combine 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and lemon pepper seasoning; sprinkle over surface and in cavity of turkey.
2
Combine cornbread crumbs and bread cubes in a large mixing bowl. Add onion, celery, sage, 2 teaspoons salt, pepper, bacon drippings, and eggs; mix well. Stir in water until desired consistency is reached.
3
Stuff dressing lightly into cavity of turkey; set remaining dressing aside. Close cavity of turkey with skewers. Tie ends of legs together with string. Lift wingtips up and over back, tucking under bird securely.
4
Brush entire bird with vegetable oil; place breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Bake at 325u00b0 for 1 1/2 hours; cut cord holding drumstick ends together. Bake an additional 1 hour, basting frequently with chicken broth. Turkey is done when drumsticks are easy to move.
5
Spoon reserved dressing into a lightly greased 13- x 9- x 2- inch baking dish. Bake at 350u00b0 for 45 minutes.
6
Transfer turkey to serving platter, and spoon baked dressing around turkey on platter. Garnish with apple wedges and sprigs of fresh herbs.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (9-pound) young wild turkey, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning, ½ cups cornbread crumbs, and more.

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

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Wild Turkey With Cornbread Dressing

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