MoNika asked us how to cook turkey tail. Here is the exact comment she sent to us… “My husband brought home packages of turkey tails. Now Im a southern girl and will cook just about anything (as long as Ive heard about it). I have never heard of turkey tail being separated from the actual turkey itself and sold. How do you cook it and what are some suggested sides?”
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Turkey Tails and Shells (By: Anonymous)
- Turkey tails
- Macaroni
- Chopped collard greens
Bake turkey tails with onion. Season to taste. Add macaroni shells. When macaroni is almost done, add chopped collard greens or any other greens. Add hot water as needed. Bake at 350 degrees in covered roaster pan or pan covered with foil until done.
Roasted Turkey Tails (By: Texcangal) – You know I found a package of turkey tails – what we used to call the “popes nose” back home. It was always my favorite part of the turkey so I picked it up. Simply I seasoned them with salt, pepper, poultry seasoning and a little thyme and roasted them on a rack in the oven at 350 for about an hour. They turned out golden brown and crispy and tasted like they were attached to the whole bird.
Turkey Sashimi (By: Anonymous) – Dip tails in boiling water for 5-6 seconds and immediately transfer to ice water bath. Separate meat from tail bone. Thin slice Julianne style and transfer to soy sauce laced with ginger, minced garlic, a splash of rice vinegar, and toasted sesame.
How to Cook Turkey Tail (By: SASSY) – I am a southern lady, i love turkey tails. I bake them. When I cook collard greens I use the smoke turkey tails for my seasoning.
Why I love cooking with turkey tails (By: Anonymous) – I learned how to cook turkey tail at a young age. I use Turkey tails in my greens. I love the flavor. Turkey tails are more tasty than pork meat and they are better for you, even with the fat. During the holidays the stories run out of turkey tails very fast.
Marinate it (By: Anonymous) – Start by making deep cuts into the thickest part of the tail (on either side of the tip). Next boil, then simmer the tails in a pot of salted water until the tails are tender. Drain and cool. Marinate overnight in your favorite sauce or dressing (italian, char siu, teriyaki, etc.) then grill or bake to reheat.
Greens and smoked turkey tails (By: Anonymous) – The only way for me to make greens is with smoked turkey tails. Boil pot of water with chopped onions and garlic salt (or season of choice). Clean tails and place in pot, boil for an hour or so, then add clean and chopped greens of choice. Cook for another hour. Enjoy!
Cant do everything with turkey tails (By: Anonymous) – I absolutely really really like these things! Turkey tails have become one of my favorite seasoning meats or just to eat alone. I also like them in red beans and rice and gumbo! Delicious! I like my turkey tails real tender so I put them in the pressure cooker after I season with garlic cloves, little salt, pepper and chicken bouillon cube. I cook for about 40 minutes on medium high heat with 1/4 pot or little more water. I also like turkey tails with my greens. But I wouldnt want to gourmet these things in no way, that would take away the flavor of them. These are not meant to be gourmet in my opinion but to each its own…it reminds me of people who like to dress a hotdog up like a hamburger to eat! Tomatoes, lettuce and pickles on a hotdog?! No way! But again, to each its own.
Smoked Turkey Tails (By: SLUGGO) – We bought 5 pounds of fresh turkey tails and are curious how to smoke them. Do you brine them and smoke in a water smoker?
Baked turkey tail (By: Linda) – Baked turkey tails has been my favorite meat. If cooked the right way, they are so tender and tasty. Its import that you learn how to cook turkey tail. I cook them this way: Cut turkey tails in half and lay them in a foiled baking pan. In a bowl, mix brown sugar, (or white sugar), oyster sauce, regular soy sauce and pepper. Pour them on the turkey tails and marinate for 30 minutes. Bake them at 350 degrees for an hour and half. Turn them over half way. Once tender, increase the temperature to 400 degrees for a few more minutes until each side turns brown. They have a percentage of water in them so oil and water will accumulate in the pan. Just Remove them from the oil. Enjoy!
Wonderful turkey tails recipe (By: Jay Didit) – I love them a lot. All I do is boil them with seasoning salt, black pepper, a little crush red peppers, and onions for about an hour and forty five minutes. Best to me with some good buttered rice.
Roasted Turkey Tail (By: Anonymous) – Just about my favorite part of the bird! I rinse them off, dry, put on baking pan. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and olive oil. Roast at 350 for about an hour. Talk about crispy ski and tender meat. You can save the pan dripping and make gravy–to use or to save for Thanksgiving.
Turkey tails where are you? (By: Tolie) – Does anyone know where I can find turkey tails in Texas? Im from the west coast, and so far I have not been able to find them in the markets that I frequent. As some have already said, turkey tails are good just eaten alone (smoked are the best for this) or in beans and greens. Anything that you would normally season with pork meat, you can substitute and use the turkey tails. They are good boiled or baked. I generally buy the smoked turkey tails to cook with, but regular turkey tails are good after salting them down for about 5 days (drain off the water each day). Thanks to all the information here, I now know how to cook turkey tail.
Turkey tail is so good (By: Anonymous) – I cook greens and green beans with them, cook about an hour with onions and seasonings of choice, put enough water to cover the tails while boiling, then add greens, r green beans..sooooo delicious…enjoy
Smoked Turkey Tails (By: Anonymous) – I like Smoked Turkey Tails. Because its the last part that went over the fence! Other then that. They are great cooked with Collar Greens in a Pressure Cooker.
Roasted Tails (By: Anonymous) – Sprinkle tails with favorite poultry seasoning. Roast for 1 hour at 350F on screen — tails will release a lot of fat. Serve with seasoned wild rice mixture and asparagus.
Slow cooker turkey tails are delicious (By: Condo Cook) – I love these turkey tails… they are absolutely yummy. Since they had lots of fat and water in them I seasoned the turkey tails with salt, pepper, liquid smoke, and a dash of hot sauce. The broiled them until they were crispy turning once. Then I put them into the slow cooker on low til they fall apart. How long? At least 2 hrs til tender. You can add a layer of hot sauce goodness to the mix. Enjoy!
How to Cook Turkey tails (By: Anonymous) – with collard greens and 1/2 head of cabbage is just great…. I also like them with beans… In both cases I just cant get enough.
Im the pressure cooker (By: Kisha Davis) – Hi there Im from dirty Jersey and just a figure of speech you dig anyway just saying my turkey tails taste so dam good it makes you want to slap yo Mama and I l be dam if I let anyone slap mines just saying a Lil pepper and a small peace of butter a dab of Basil or oregano leaves me I cook it on high for one hour and then after that water Boils down I put more two times cause we dont need all the grease feel mea then I turn it on low put the lid on it half hour I throw in the baby Lima beans let all them juices merreñate down boil the Rice no salt in my water nothing in it but Rice clear water drain after ten minutes and then you can taste it and see why I am name the pressure cooker queen God bless you all and Happy new year. Coming straight from Jersey yaheard mea.. Peace love and respect to all.
I keep it simple (By: Anonymous) – I keep it simple. Turkey tails simmered in onions, favorite BBQ sauce and fresh garlic with a toss of curry powered. 425 degrees 45 minutes and broil 5-10 for crispness.
Delicious ! Turkey tails are GREAT!! (By: Anonymous) – I am 70, been eating turkey tails for 50 years. I slice them next to the bone on both sides to open them up. Pressure cook for 15 minutes. Lay out on a cookie sheet and brown them until crisp. Last 10 minutes add BBQ, Sweet and sour, what ever sauce you like. Dipping sauce is good also. The tails are LOADED with fat, boiling removes a lot of fat but keeps the flavor. I buy smoked tails when I can find them, they are the best. I can remember driving 50 miles back in 1970 to buy them, they were not too popular. The best place to buy them is in a store that has a lot of southern style meats etc. The southern folks know what tastes good thats for sure.
Fry turkey tail goes with hot pepper. Here I used green hot pepper sauce; check the recipe here. The meat usually accompagn dishes like Akpan, fry yam, fry plantain, gari pnon, eba,alloco, koliko….
After boiling, because the meat is greasy, it is best to place it in the airfry basket for frying. You do not need to overload the airfryer basket as you need to allow even distribution of the heat.
I always boil seasoned turkey tails before frying them. If using a pressure cooker, poultry setting will of course work. Do not cut the turkey tail befor cooking. Just cook it as is and you can cut it into your desired portion after it is done air frying.
Because turkey tail is full of fat, there is no need to deep fry it although it is deep fried originally. I use to bake it with takes longer. Luckily, the airfryer came to the rescue.
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FAQ
How long do you cook smoked turkey tails in a pressure cooker?
How do you prepare turkey tail?
Can you cook a turkey in a pressure canner?
Are smoked turkey tails fully cooked?
How long does it take to cook a Turkey in a pressure cooker?
The cooking time for a turkey in a pressure cooker depends on the size of the bird and the specific pressure cooker you are using. As a general guideline, you can estimate about 6-8 minutes per pound of turkey. For example, a 12-pound turkey may take approximately 72-96 minutes to cook under pressure.
How long do you Pressure Cook a turkey thighs?
Follow the recipe as written, but reduce pressure cooking time to 15 minutes. 2 1/2 to 3 pounds bone-in turkey thighs, legs, wings, or bone-in half breasts (any combo you like) Pat the turkey dry with a paper towel. Season them on all sides with the salt and pepper. Select the “Sauté” setting on your pressure cooker and heat the oil.
How long does it take to cook a 12 pound turkey?
As a general guideline, you can estimate about 6-8 minutes per pound of turkey. For example, a 12-pound turkey may take approximately 72-96 minutes to cook under pressure. Do I need to thaw the turkey before cooking it in a pressure cooker?
Can you cook a frozen turkey in a pressure cooker?
Trying to cook a frozen turkey in a pressure cooker can lead to uneven cooking and may even result in safety concerns. Thaw your turkey in the refrigerator, allowing approximately 24 hours for every 4-5 pounds of weight. How much liquid should I add to the pressure cooker when cooking a turkey?