Getting a BB White Turkey for Thanksgiving

[bryan8]

Well im getting a bb white from a guy, and im going to process him the week before thanksgiving.


Any advice on doing a turkey vs a chicken?

Also if im going to roast him, what needs to be done to the bird as far as ageing... ect

He was born in july and he is 20+ pounds right now

 

[chicken stalker]

mmm turkey.... Where are you getting him?

 

[bryan8]

A guy out in hancock



I think i know you chicken stalker.... You emailed me about my post for a broody hen on craigslist. Im from binghamton area also

 

[chicken stalker]

yup that was me

Did you find a broody?

 

[bryan8]

No

 

[chicken stalker]

ohh sorry...my offer is still good. I think I'm going to fire the bator up soon to hatch some chocolate eggs. My kids have been begging for chocolate eggs. Let me know

 

[bryan8]

If you really want to you can try to hatch them. I'm really busy now with bow season comeing up and class on weekdays, so I wouldn't be able to come out, if you want you can come out and get them and you can keep them if they hatch if you want. Pm me and I'll give u more info

 

[chicken stalker]

I'll PM you when/If I get some dark eggs and I'll toss them in for you...I really don't need any gamebirds so you can have them back when finished. I'll let you know.

 

[bryan8]

Ok well I have 7 eggs and I prob won't be getting anymore. So they should be good untill Sunday

 

[PurpleChicken]

It all depends on the size of the turkey.

Chop & hang for at least 30 minutes to bleed out.

If it's a big tom you will need a BIG pot to scald it in. The feathers should come out easily if scalded properly.

Gut it just like a chicken.

Brine it for a good 24 hours prior to cooking.

If you only have 1 I'd suggest finding someone professional to process it for you.


Where in New York are you?