Wild Turkey Breast

Name: Wild Turkey Breast
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 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

By Donna Brown
@gabbiegirl

This wild turkey breast is so tender and flavorful and certainly easy to prepare. The brining helps make it really tender.

Rating:

★★★★★ 3 votes5

Comments:

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Method:

Bake

Ingredients

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wild turkey breast
1/2 c

kosher salt
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enough water to cover turkey breast
1/2 - 1

bottle zesty italian dressing
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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

Step-by-Step

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. 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. Cook on low about 5-6 hours or until tender. Remove turkey from crockpot and cool. Slice turkey.

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