fried wild turkey

How To Make fried wild turkey

• 1

  Bone the breast of the turkey.
• 2

  Slice the breast in 1/4-inch slices or thicker, if desired.
• 3

  Soak turkey breast in buttermilk for 2 to 3 minutes.
• 4

  While turkey is soaking, heat the vegetable oil in a large cast iron skillet, 325 degrees.
• 5

  Mix the flour, salt, and pepper together, in a shallow baking dish.
• 6

  Roll the turkey slices in flour, a few at a time, and fry until golden brown, do not crowd the pieces. Do not overcook.
• 7

  Drain on a paper towel or paper grocery bag on a baking sheet. Keep warm in a 200 degree oven until all the turkey slices are fried.
• 8

  BTTERMILK GRAVY: In a small cast iron skillet on high heat, combine 3 tablespoons melted butter and 3 tablespoons flour.
• 9

  Stir until smooth and bubbly, cook for about a minute. Stirring constantly.
• 10

  Stir in the buttermilk from the marinating of the turkey slices, bring to a boil and simmer, stirring constantly until thickened. Add salt and pepper to taste.
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