Alright, listen up, y’all! I’m gonna tell ya how to cook up a wild turkey breast in that there crock pot, the kind that sits on your counter and does all the work. Don’t you go frettin’ none, it ain’t hard. Even a blind hog can find an acorn, and you can cook this, I reckon.
First off, you gotta get yourself a wild turkey breast. Now, I ain’t talkin’ about them store-bought birds. I mean a real wild one, the kind you gotta go out and hunt yourself, or maybe your neighbor gives you one ’cause he got lucky. Make sure it ain’t all beat up and bloody. Wash it good, like you wash your hands before supper.
Now, the secret to a good turkey breast, wild or not, is keepin’ it juicy. You don’t wanna end up eatin’ somethin’ that tastes like shoe leather, right? That’s why that crock pot is so handy. It cooks things low and slow, keeps all the juices in. Undercooked turkey is bad news, makes you sick as a dog, I hear tell. And overcooked turkey? Tough as nails. We don’t want neither of them things.
- So, you get that turkey breast, right?
- Put it in the crock pot.
- Then, you gotta add some stuff to make it taste good.
I like to use some onions. Chop ‘em up, not too fine, not too big. Just like you’d chop ’em for fryin’ with potatoes. Throw them onions in there on top of the turkey. Then, you need somethin’ wet. Some folks use chicken broth, the kind you buy in them boxes at the store. Me? I like to use water. Plain old water, just enough to cover the bottom of the pot a little bit. That turkey will make its own juice, you see. It’s got plenty of flavor all by itself.
Now, for the spices. This is where you can get fancy, or not. I keep it simple. Salt, pepper, that’s about it. Sometimes, if I’m feelin’ frisky, I’ll add a little bit of garlic powder. You know, the stuff in the little shaker. Don’t go crazy, though. A little dab will do ya. You can always add more later, but you can’t take it out once it’s in.
Put the lid on that crock pot, turn it on low, and let it cook. How long? Well, that depends. A small turkey breast, maybe four or five hours. A big one, maybe six or seven. You want it to be cooked all the way through, but still juicy. The best way to tell is to stick a fork in it. If it goes in easy and the juices run clear, it’s done. If it’s still pink inside, it needs more time. Don’t rush it. Good things take time, like a good nap or a good rain.
Once it’s done, take it out of the crock pot and let it rest for a bit. That lets the juices settle down and makes it even more tender. Then, you can slice it up and eat it however you like. On a sandwich, with some mashed potatoes, or just by itself. It’s good eatin’, I tell ya. And it ain’t hard to make. Anybody can do it. This slow cooker turkey breast is mighty fine.
Now, some folks like to add all sorts of fancy things to their wild turkey. Sweet and tangy glazes, they call ’em. Spicy chilis, even. Me? I like to taste the turkey, not all that other stuff. But you do what you like. That’s the beauty of cookin’, ain’t it? You can make it your own. From savory stews to whatever else you like with your turkey, it’s all up to you.
So there you have it. A simple recipe for wild turkey breast in a crock pot. Easy as pie, right? Now go on and try it. And don’t forget to invite me over for supper when it’s done!
I tell you, cooking a juicy turkey breast in a crock pot is easy peasy! Just a little bit of work, maybe 10 minutes of gettin’ things ready, and that pot does all the rest.
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