Turkey Plucking ?
JLROOT
4/28/08 8:23am
Ok! It may seem like a dumb question but here it goes?
When I try to pluck a turkey I always end up skinning the bird because I rip the heck out of the skin.
What is the best way to pluck the turkey ( or waterfowle for that matter). I have been told about scaulding the bird first, but need to know the exact procedure. It seems to me that if the bird has been field dressed scalding it would damage the exposed flesh.
Help!!!
When I try to pluck a turkey I always end up skinning the bird because I rip the heck out of the skin.
What is the best way to pluck the turkey ( or waterfowle for that matter). I have been told about scaulding the bird first, but need to know the exact procedure. It seems to me that if the bird has been field dressed scalding it would damage the exposed flesh.
Help!!!
4,072
It's easier to wet-pluck a turkey than to dry-pluck it in the field. Dunking the bird in boiling water will soften the skin and make the chore faster.
Follow these steps.
1. Put enough water in a large pot to cover at least half the bird and begin boiling.
2. Cut off the beard and tail, remove the wings, and cut off the feet.
3. Place the turkey in boiling water, and hold him under for about 30 seconds, then roll
and repeat.
4. Remove, drain, and pluck. If feathers don't come out easily immerse again for a short
period, but don't leave it in too long, or else you'll begin to cook the meat.
5. Afterwards, some long hair-like feathers may remain. They can be burned off with a
match or long BBQ butane lighter.
Is it all right to gut the bird before dunking in the boiling water?
No I did not get one yet :>/ ](*,) . However I am ever the optimist. [-o<
Did you read my response to your Fort Carson post?