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Wild turkeys are not quite the same as the fresh or frozen turkey you would find ready-to-cook at your local grocery store or butcher. The breasts will be smaller, since the bird has not been domestically raised and selected for that trait. The bird will overall be tougher than a farm-raised bird. The turkey may also have a gamy taste to it. Knowing how to cook a wild turkey is somewhat different than preparing a store-bought bird, and all these issues will need to be addressed during the wild turkey cooking process. | Wild turkeys are not quite the same as the fresh or frozen turkey you would find ready-to-cook at your local grocery store or butcher. The breasts will be smaller, since the bird has not been domestically raised and selected for that trait. The bird will overall be tougher than a farm-raised bird. The turkey may also have a gamy taste to it. Knowing how to cook a wild turkey is somewhat different than preparing a store-bought bird, and all these issues will need to be addressed during the wild turkey cooking process. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
#Clean your bird. Pluck the feathers, and skin the bird. Cut off the head and feet. Clean out the intestinal cavity. | #Clean your bird. Pluck the feathers, and skin the bird. Cut off the head and feet. Clean out the intestinal cavity. | ||
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#Deep fry the turkey in a special outdoor deep fryer. This is ideal if you don't like the idea of baking the turkey. The fat and oil from the fryer will help keep the turkey moist. Deep frying should never be done inside due to the risk of fire. Pay special attention to the oil levels, as you do not want the oil to spill out of the fryer once the turkey has been added. Cook the turkey at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius) for 3 to 3.5 minutes per lb. (6 to 7 minutes per kg) or until the turkey has a golden brown color. | #Deep fry the turkey in a special outdoor deep fryer. This is ideal if you don't like the idea of baking the turkey. The fat and oil from the fryer will help keep the turkey moist. Deep frying should never be done inside due to the risk of fire. Pay special attention to the oil levels, as you do not want the oil to spill out of the fryer once the turkey has been added. Cook the turkey at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius) for 3 to 3.5 minutes per lb. (6 to 7 minutes per kg) or until the turkey has a golden brown color. | ||
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== Warnings == | == Warnings == | ||
