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Turkey Recipes

May 1, 2023

May in New York State brings two delicious items into season- Eastern wild turkey and fresh asparagus These two items pair beautifully in this version of a classic turkey recipe ...

April 30, 2018

Yes, wild turkey legs can be very tough, but with a bit of finesse, the meat can become tender and delicious!  Start by removing the legs and making a turkey leg stock  Remove...

May 20, 2015

We are almost half way through the spring turkey season in NYS  It's also the time of year that fresh cilantro is springing up in gardens and hoop-house tomatoes are ripe- a...

October 19, 2014

It was opening weekend for ducks in Seneca County, NY and many lucky hunters ended their morning with mallards and other local ducks in the bag  Some birds were plucked whole,...

June 3, 2014

This recipe is perfect for wild turkey meat, which can be a little on the dryer side compared to store bought turkey  By soaking the meat in buttermilk overnight, you lock in the...

March 8, 2013

Some say that the flavor of snow geese is a bit stronger than Canada goose  I haven’t noticed this per say, but I tend to stick to braising, smoking, or flavorful, spiced...

May 7, 2012

Turkey season is upon us here in New York, which means opportunities to experiment with some delicious recipes Remember, wild turkeys are lower in fat than domestic birds, so it...

April 30, 2010

I have found the easiest way to prepare a turkey is by breasting it Lay the turkey on its back, and cut a small incision along the top of the breast bone just long enough to be...

May 1, 2009

Wild Turkey opens today in Seneca County DEC has excellent information on Turkey hunting, including all the rules and regs The above photo is from the National Wild Turkey...