Braised Wild Turkey

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Ingredients

  • 1 wild turkey
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 lb. salt pork, sliced
  • 1 qt. chicken broth
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 carrot, sliced
  • 3 sprigs parsley
  • 1 large stalk celery, chopped
  • 2 bay leaves
  • pinch of thyme

Instructions

  1. Wash, drain and pat turkey dry.
  2. Season cavity with salt and pepper.
  3. Stuff with half the salt pork slices, cover turkey with remainder.
  4. Secure pork with toothpicks, if necessary.
  5. Brown in 400° oven about 1 hour.
  6. Remove salt pork and discard.
  7. Combine broth, onion, carrot, parsley, celery, bay leaves and thyme; add to turkey.
  8. Cover tightly and bake in 300° oven for 2 to 3 hours or until tender.
  9. Baste frequently with broth mixture.
  10. Serves 6 to 8.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

575 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 22.3g 45% DV
Total Fat 31.5g 40% DV
Carbs 63.9g 23% DV
Fiber 24.7g 88% DV
Sugar 11.1g 22% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10738.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 2613.3mg 56% DV
Cholesterol 44.8mg 15% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 992.5mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 93mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 431.3mg 33% DV
Iron 30.6mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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