Fried Turkey Tenders - Wild Turkey at Thanksgiving!
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| Turkey breast strips fried golden brown! |
The seasons are changing and it's my favorite time of year. The leaves that are hanging on stubbornly to the trees seem to shout in yellow, red and orange voices in their objection to the end of summer. Hunting seasons are opening almost every weekend now, and soon our fireplace will crackle with winter warmth.
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and I can think of no greater treat for a Thanksgiving feast than turkey on the table. Not just any turkey will do, this year when your family gathers around the table share your thanks and gratitude for the outdoors, for hunting and woodsmanship and for the spring turkey woods.
Here is my favorite recipe for fried wild turkey tenders. Simple and easy, it's a great dish to share. I pray that your Thanksgiving table is filled with those you love and offers something wild!
Modern Wild Man Fried Turkey Tenders
Ingredients-
1 boneless skinless turkey breast fillet
3 C all purpose flour
1 T Old Bay Seasoning
2 t Kosher Salt
Several Grinds Fresh Black Pepper to taste
canola oil
gallon zip top bag
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| Turkey breast ready for slicing. |
The turkey breast should be cleaned and trimmed of any connective tissue, feathers or skin. Cut tenders about 3/8" thick long ways and across the grain. Pat the cut tenders dry on all sides with a clean paper towel or two.
Add the flour, Old Bay, salt and pepper into the zip top bag and mix well.
In a heavy dutch or deep cast iron skillet pour in the canola oil and turn on the heat to medium or medium high. I like to use a thermometer and bring the oil up to around 350 - 360 degrees.
When the oil is hot and ready to go, drop the cut turkey tenders into the zip top bag with the seasoned flour for a good shake, rub and shake again. Add the coated turkey tenders to the hot oil and be careful not to get splattered.
Use a pair of tongs or a fry spider to gently turn the tenders as they brown. If the heat stays right around the 350 mark the tenders will be done to perfection when they are golden brown on all sides.
Add some gravy, ranch dressing or homemade ketchup from garden tomatoes on the side and you've got a dish to be thankful for!
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