This recipe comes from the “On the Spit” chapter of our newest book release—The MeatEater Outdoor Cookbook: Wild Game Recipes for the Grill, Smoker, Campstove, and Campfire. To purchase a copy of the book, click here.
The time-honored Mexican combination of stewed birds (usually chickens) and tomatillos makes for a hearty and exciting meal that is perfect for Dutch oven campfire cooking. In my previous book, The MeatEater Fish and Game Cookbook, I shared a slow cooker turkey posole with hominy grits that is similar to this dish.
This version is more of a thicker, stewier, stick-to-your-ribs recipe that you’ll truly appreciate on a cold night. Be sure to consider the age of your turkey; an old tom will likely need a bit more time on the fire than a young jake. We give the legs a head start by par-braising them before adding them to the dish. If you’re a frugal butcher, throw the wings in as well.
Optional Garnishes
Make ahead option: Braise the turkey legs and shred the meat in advance for camping trips. The step of charring and pureeing the tomatillo-poblano mixture can also be done in advance, then vac-seal the puree or store it refrigerated in an airtight container for 2 weeks or in the freezer until ready to use. You can also make the entire meal ahead of time, vac-seal, and reheat it in a pot of water at camp.
This recipe comes from the “On the Spit” chapter of our newest book release—The MeatEater Outdoor Cookbook: Wild Game Recipes for the Grill, Smoker, Campstove, and Campfire. To purchase a copy of the book, click here.
The time-honored Mexican combination of stewed birds (usually chickens) and tomatillos makes for a hearty and exciting meal that is perfect for Dutch oven campfire cooking. In my previous book, The MeatEater Fish and Game Cookbook, I shared a slow cooker turkey posole with hominy grits that is similar to this dish.
This version is more of a thicker, stewier, stick-to-your-ribs recipe that you’ll truly appreciate on a cold night. Be sure to consider the age of your turkey; an old tom will likely need a bit more time on the fire than a young jake. We give the legs a head start by par-braising them before adding them to the dish. If you’re a frugal butcher, throw the wings in as well.
Optional Garnishes
Make ahead option: Braise the turkey legs and shred the meat in advance for camping trips. The step of charring and pureeing the tomatillo-poblano mixture can also be done in advance, then vac-seal the puree or store it refrigerated in an airtight container for 2 weeks or in the freezer until ready to use. You can also make the entire meal ahead of time, vac-seal, and reheat it in a pot of water at camp.