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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.

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(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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