Turkeys

[Alaska Mike]

As Thanksgiving draws close, how do you guys prepare your turkey for the kitchen.  More specifically, how do you pluck the bugger.  Do you dip in boiling water or some other method.  I know how to stuff and roast, it's the prep to that point that I'm not sure of.

Thanks,
Michael

[frassettor]

Im not sure but congrats on the thunderchicken! I have been trying to get one for 4 years now

[Shawn Leonard]

I line a big garbage can with two-3 garbage bags, place the bird in the bottom after removing wings and feet than dump boiling water in and let let sit a few minutes to cool a bit, than i pluck them. when done just lift bags up some and poke a small hole in the bottom letting water drain and all the mess stays in the bag. I have also skinned them, but than ya ya need to cook differently to prevent drying. Shawn

[JStark]

I just read an idea I'd like to try, in a great cookbook by Ferne Holmes.  She says to get four or five (for geese, so maybe a couple more for turkeys) paraffin sticks and melt 'em in a big pot.  Then, roll the bird in the wax and let it cool.  Then, peel the wax.

[Alaska Mike]

Thanks Shawn,

Good idea for containing the mess.  

Unfortunatly 'Brandy' is not very wild.  Uncle gave her to us thinking the girl could shoot it with her bow.  After feeding it for a month and a half I don't think that is such a good idea.

We'll harvest it with the traditional axe and enjoy every morsel.

Michael

[carphunter100]

Skin um. thin cut the breast in strips about the size of your finger, fry on low heat like chicken untill golden brown thin pour John Boy and Billy Grillen Souce all over it. Let simmer for about 15 Min. or untill it has a glazie look to it. Dip in bluecheese or ranch. This is so good it will make your toung slap your lips off your face.

[adeeden]

I skin them as well.