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wild turkey breast

(3 ratings)
gabbiegirl avatar
Recipe by
Donna Brown
@gabbiegirl
West TN, TN

This wild turkey breast is so tender and flavorful and certainly easy to prepare. The brining helps make it really tender.

(3 ratings)
method Bake

Ingredients For wild turkey breast

  • wild turkey breast
  • 1/2 c
    kosher salt
  • enough water to cover turkey breast
  • 1/2 - 1
    bottle zesty italian dressing
  • mccormick mesquite grill mates seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp
    peppercorns
  • 3-4
    garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp
    dried thyme
  • 1
    bay leaf
  • 1/2 c
    sugar

How To Make wild turkey breast

  • 1
    In a gallon zip-lock bag, add salt, sugar, peppercorns, garlic, thyme and bay leaf. Add turkey breast and enough water to cover. Zip bag closed and shake 3 - 4 times to mix. Place in refrigerator and brine overnight.
  • 2
    Next a.m., remove turkey from brine, rinse turkey well. Discard brine. Sprinkle turkey with mesquite seasoning and place in crockpot. Cover turkey with Italian dressing.
  • 3
    Cook on low about 5-6 hours or until tender. Remove turkey from crockpot and cool. Slice turkey.
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