Recipes

This sandwich is inspired by “coronation chicken,” a dish served at Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation luncheon in 1953. This simple salad of diced poultry and creamy curry sauce is still popular in the United Kingdom. So, when I traveled to London in spring 2023 to see King Charles’s coronation, I had...

Cooking turkey breast slices on the grill can be a tricky approach, as they’ll easily overcook. Using a technique from The Turkey Book (page 100), Tyler and K.C. from The Element and I made great use of a very large jake’s breast for a quick and appropriate end to a phenomenal Hill Country turkey...

The legs of a wild turkey are often treated poorly in the kitchen, or worse, left in the field! This hearty spin on tortilla soup is a great way to turn those tougher cuts into succulent, tender meat. This recipe makes a decent-sized batch that can be enjoyed right away with cilantro and tortilla...

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...

Want an easy way to make crispy wild turkey tenders without a deep fryer? This recipe is for you! The turkey is marinated in dill pickle juice to infuse the meat with the pickle flavor we know and love, while also acting as a brine to keep it juicy. However, the best part about this recipe is...

What makes a “California burger” Californian? Thanks to refrigeration and shipping, fresh produce is accessible 365 days a year, but this wasn’t always the case. The original California burger, invented in the early 1900s, included lettuce, tomato, and onion—a nod to the Golden State’s abundance of...

A tostada is essentially an open-faced hard taco. Crunchy, spicy, savory, and deliciously messy, this is a fun and easy meal to put together. This wild turkey version is made with turkey thighs that are braised with chiles, cumin, and garlic. Prepare the meat, beans, and fried tortillas ahead of...

For many of us, spring is synonymous with wild turkey. And if you hunt, then you know the heart-pumping experience of watching a strutting Tom heeding your call. Wild turkey is arguably one of the best "white meats" out there. It’s especially delicious with seasonal vegetables like artichoke, tender...

Classic chili is at its most satisfying in December and January, but when the weather starts warming up, try white chili to mix things up a bit. Made with turkey (or substitute any gamebird or poultry), white beans, green chilies, and cilantro, white chili is a lighter and more vibrant dish. And the...