Butcher day

[EngeFamilyFarms]

Saturday will be my first time butchering my turkeys. Any tips? I don’t have a plucker. Do I still scald and hand pluck? Thanks y’all!

 

[A_Fowl_Guy]

Make sure to remove the oil sack on the back near the tail. Gives a funky flavor. You can wet or dry pluck them. Withhold food 24 hours in advance.

 

[RUNuts]

Saturday will be my first time butchering my turkeys. Any tips? I don’t have a plucker. Do I still scald and hand pluck? Thanks y’all!

I do recommend scalding to loosen the feathers. Unless you have an amazing amount of hand strength. 145°F until the feathers pull easily. Usually less than a couple minutes. Pull the tail, pull the wing feathers. Touchy feely depending on a lot of things.

Best wishes.