The Ohio wild turkey season each autumn is a popular event in Northeast Ohio. This tasty recipe from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources is an easy and delicious way to prepare your bounty. Or, visit a
Northeast Ohio turkey farm or
farmer's market to buy your wild turkey.
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs. boneless wild turkey breast
- Sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely sliced
- Sliced mushrooms, preferably morels
- 1/4 Cup Dijon mustard
- 2 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp. dry sherry
- 1 cup cream
Preparation:
Slice the wild turkey breast into serving size pieces and pound gently with a meat mallet (or the edge of a plate). Season with salt and pepper. Melt the butter in a large skillet and sauté the turkey, turning once, until done. Remove to a warm platter. Add garlic, green onion, mushrooms to the pan and sauté until onion is tender (add more butter if necessary). Stir in mustard, lemon juice, sherry, and cream and stir over simmer until slightly thickened. Add turkey to sauce until heated through. Serve with rice or noodles. About 4 servings.
