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Turkey gumbo, turkey too tough
Posted on 12/19/15 at 9:09 am
Posted on 12/19/15 at 9:09 am
Gents and ladies, I do not post here often, just steal recipes and food ideas. I made a very large turkey gumbo yesterday and smoked turkey breast instead of entire turkeys for the meat. Well, I did not account for the reduced time very well and the meat turned out tougher than expected/wanted. I went ahead and added all the meat to the gumbo and it taste great, but tough as shite. Is there anyway that I can boil the turkey tender or do I need to scoop all the old turkey out and smoke another one?
Thanks
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Posted on 12/19/15 at 9:27 am to Ice Cream Sammich
Just boil or simmer it for an hour or so and it will be fine. Smoking only adds favor, cooking it is what makes it tender. The longer it cooks, the more the collagen and proteins that make the meat tough break down.
Posted on 12/19/15 at 10:04 am to sleepytime
It was already smoked at 275* for 2.5 hours and boiled for 2 hours. You think boiling it more will help? Not being smartass, really hope youre right.
Posted on 12/19/15 at 11:24 am to Ice Cream Sammich
BOIL. This is your problem!! Never, ever "boil" a protein. S-L-O-W-L-Y simmer.
Posted on 12/19/15 at 12:11 pm to LSU Tiger Bob
Is it too late to save it? I can cook another before tonight, but need to get started if so.
Posted on 12/19/15 at 12:32 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
Simmering longer should work. But if you are concerned, take out a small bowl and nuke it in the micro wave to see if more cooking will make it more tender.
Posted on 12/19/15 at 12:51 pm to Motorboat
You need a Jaccard 48 blade mechanical meat tenderizer. I even use it for ham chunks I put in red/black/or white beans. Great for brisket, roasts, etc, etc.
Posted on 12/19/15 at 2:05 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
I would start another one on a slow simmer. Cut it up like a chicken...shouldn't take too long.
Posted on 12/19/15 at 3:14 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
I would try simmering the turkey in the gumbo for a while before making another one. Don't boil it. Low simmer as others have recommended.
Posted on 12/19/15 at 8:52 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
I suggest only using dark meat for gumbo.
Posted on 12/20/15 at 10:31 am to alajones
I want to give a last update. Thank everyone who suggested to let it simmer for a few more hours. It did the job perfectly.
Lessons learned: Do not smoke smaller pieces of meat for as long as large pieces of meat. Seems obvious, I just did not account for the smaller size correctly. Use dark meat when possible. All the full turkeys were frozen solid, the breast were only half frozen. Will buy whole turkey next time.
Lessons learned: Do not smoke smaller pieces of meat for as long as large pieces of meat. Seems obvious, I just did not account for the smaller size correctly. Use dark meat when possible. All the full turkeys were frozen solid, the breast were only half frozen. Will buy whole turkey next time.
Posted on 12/20/15 at 2:19 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
Also simmer. No boiling.
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