Re: How old is too old - turkey?

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You can make soup with any old bird! If it's too dry the liquid will mask it.

Often they have more flavor as well.

Tell us how it all turns out!

D.

How old is too old - turkey?

We've got a " pet " turkey that is a Broad-Breasted White, and going on

her 3rd winter. It's female but I'd guess she's approaching 40 lb if

not over that. She's gotten kind of mean and the kids are afraid to

play in the yard anymore so it's time for her to go. My husband is

wondering if the meat will be too tough. There was an article last

year on the heritage turkey list about how 2 year old turkeys are

better than one year olds, more body fat and actually cook out to

juicier meat. They said there that the reason there are no 2 year old

turkeys on the market is simply that they eat too much that second year

to make it worth it. Has anyone here actually eaten a 2.5 year old

turkey?

I just read that they need to sit in the refrigerator for a few days

for best quality or they come out tough. I was planning on brining her

anyways, just to cover all bases.

I've been up since 1 am because a fox keeps coming after her so it's

kind of rushing her fate - if she's got to die and will be good to eat,

I'd rather it be us doing the eating than that critter that gave our

dogs mange!

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