Processing Backyard TURKEYs | It's a Grind 🦃

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2 жыл бұрын

Turkey 🦃 Season is upon us. While we didn't take you guy along with us, when we "did the deed" and harvested the birds themselves - there's still a TON of work to be done. We have just over 85 POUNDS of meat we have put up from the (4) turkeys we raised this year. So come along with us, as we share how we're things just a little bit different this year. And share some stories along the way ♥
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@amyshimonkevitz4803 2 жыл бұрын

Having grown up on a small family farm, I understand the difficulty of harvesting animals. However, a prayer of thanks for the life of the animal each time I eat helps to orient me to the life I live and how dependent upon each other we are -- animals and people. It helps to be more conscious of the blessings of this life, including the sacrifices that are made for my benefit. Yes, harvesting is hard, but a grateful heart can keep one from being cavalier.

@jenboyles5381 2 жыл бұрын

Those turkeys lived their best lives with you guys. ❤️

@tracybruring7560 2 жыл бұрын

When you think about it, 7 ounces is a standard amount per person for lean meat. that is 194 meals of meat not counting the broth from the bones.

@PracticallyCreative 2 жыл бұрын

When vacuum sealing moist items, I will put part of a paper towel just below the sealing area to keep moisture from coming up into the seal. We also use generic bags from wally world with great success.

@christineciesielski5018 2 жыл бұрын

I do the same! wow...thought maybe I was the only one. lol

@leeannosaurus 2 жыл бұрын

I do this as well, and we get our bags in bulk on Amazon.

@kirstmlarson1 2 жыл бұрын

My kids and I helped dispatch and processed our thanksgiving turkey a couple years ago. It it a good experience for everyone. Nothing was wasted, and the birds fed us for many months.

@mariagarcia-po6kl 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Rachel and Todd. Don't be nervous about ground Turkey. I made lasagna with turkey and spinache, tomato sauce and a few of my ingredients. I also make turkey meatballs. God Bless you and Todd. Take care and stay healthy. Maria. 🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀

@karenprice7357 2 жыл бұрын

It's the turkey meat that has a lot of moisture. and corn too does the same.. Putting the bags in the freezer for a few hours .. they will seal up just fine.

@SAtoUSAgirl 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry, Rachel. You are obviously in pain. Prayers for a speedy healing. If your finger is at an angle though, you might ant to have it set straight so you do not loose mobility when you are in your later years (arthritis etc).

@MsK-xm7vw 2 жыл бұрын

I always have to take a step back when I hear people talking about medical treatment vs. cost. I'm not sure why Americans didn't want universal health care; but, I couldn't imagine life without it. I could never imagine a life where I would have to consider cost for treatment, or live in fear of being bankrupted because of a medical crisis. Bless you and stay double safe.

@Amy-ul8fj 2 жыл бұрын

Because we didn’t want the taxes it takes to run universal healthcare. Someone pays.. and it’s NOT the government.

@juliemulie1805 2 жыл бұрын

Because we have been taught that government single payer Healthcare would make our taxes astronomically high and the government would ration our care. Healthcare professionals have been told their income would be substantial less and they would be restricted in providing services. So instead we have high taxes, high medical insurance premiums (even employer sponsored), get denied for services, and still end up paying large bills out of pocket. Medical professionals earn less, pay more, and have insurance providers restricting their recommended care.

@gippywhite 2 жыл бұрын

If your finger is dislocated, you could be causing yourself permanent nerve damage if you don’t go to the doctor and have them pull it. It’s not that normal for the pain to get worse and worse for just a sprain. So you might want to go to the doctor. 💙💙💙

@dawnbowes6238 9 ай бұрын

Would love to see Todd deboning a turkey. Would be so helpful. Thanks, love your content.

@jchai1343 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video how well you work together “ Can we leave the mess ,yes!!!! It will always be there !!

@christineciesielski5018 2 жыл бұрын

We add the skin when we grind the meat to add extra fat and flavor. Also...amazing burgers when you add very fine diced onion, jalapeno, cilantro, spices (cumin, S&P) a bit of lime juice and shredded cheddar cheese.

@dr.rev.lindabingham 2 жыл бұрын

Blessings to all!

@petlover071 2 жыл бұрын

I never would have thought about just skinning them! That sounds so much easier... and cleaner!! LOL.. Thanks for the idea! Love it!

@susie.goodwin1356 2 жыл бұрын

People who hunt game birds do it all the time; but it will make for a drier meat without the skin/fat. ✌

@pjk1714 2 жыл бұрын

Turkey and yellow curry with coconut milk is just a great combination. I use my curry in a hurry recipe for both chicken and Turkey.

@dorothyyoung8231 Жыл бұрын

COMPLETELY agree with deboning turkey drumsticks after cooking. The tendons in mature turkey drumsticks are a bear!

@micheleleone3872 2 жыл бұрын

Add some cranberry chutney, cranberry jam or even fresh cooked cranberries to the meat along with eggs and sage. Yum! It's so delicious!

@chadstrutzenberg9171 2 жыл бұрын

I just gobbled up that video!! 😜😜😜

@Gardentogriddle 2 жыл бұрын

Rachel go to the doctor! If it's broken and dis-placed they can straighten it and set it. You don't want to lose function in your hand if it could be prevented! Love your videos keep up the good job😁

@greenlady43 2 жыл бұрын

Our daughter and her husband raise chickens, rabbits and pigs for consumption. They tell everyone they know their meat is well fed and well cared for. When it’s time for ‘dispatching’ they do it with a prayer and thank the animal. I’d flavor the meat like you would for roast turkey…sage, poultry seasoning etc. maybe doing only one turkey at a time? I know! Two food savers!!

@sschueneman 2 жыл бұрын

Foodsaver makes a Game Saver version which is designed for rapid use, processes and preserves faster with up to 80 consecutive seals or 240 pounds. I got mine as an open box item on the cheap.

@lindsayvlogslife 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve made a turkey sweet potato apple hash for breakfast and it’s so good! Brown your ground turkey, and in a separate pan cook your chopped sweet potatoes, mushrooms, apple and kale. Add salt, pepper, and rosemary. So good!

@nancyleitner6396 2 жыл бұрын

My husband used to clean his pheasant the same way as you did your turkies.

@amandar7719 2 жыл бұрын

I do, too. Maybe pluck a couple of brace for DPs, but usually just skin and cut the breasts out of pheasant, duck and pigeon; throw the skinned legs and most of the giblets into stock pot, sieve and skim, then freeze for soup stock.

@melodysfiresidefarm 2 жыл бұрын

So since you've had both hybrid and heritage turkeys now what will your decision be for the future? Will you stick with ones you can't reproduce or possibly go back to the heritage in case chicks run low again? Price hikes, shortages and all we're going through is causing us all to really rethink what has become routine to us. Through prayer I've restructured all our animals and what their purpose will be for the future. We all want to leave something for our grands just never thought it would be food. You guys did really great on your turkey harvest and the garden was amazing this season for ya'll!! Thanks for sharing!

@gailcardo8996 2 жыл бұрын

You guys are so real. I find myself talking to you as I'm watching your videos on my phone. I feel like we've become friends.

@crae1972 2 жыл бұрын

We use a Cabellas Food Saver, try packing 1 pound portion in a zip lock bag and freeze that for a few hours and then vacuum pack the zip lock

@ds333trueloveforever5 2 жыл бұрын

What a BLESSING!!!

@megankelley5083 2 жыл бұрын

I use turkey for meatloaf a lot. I add onion, egg and breadcrumbs to the mix, you could add zucchini too. I top with tomato sauce before cooking to add extra moisture.

@beckygreen6847 2 жыл бұрын

We make 1/2 turkey and 1/2 beef burger patties on the grill no need for any extra additives in the turkey meat...Delicious!

@shelleyparent4729 2 жыл бұрын

We have used vacuum sealer but found using plastic wrap & freezer paper works better for us. It's less expensive, customizable, protects from freezer burn & no machine needed. The plastic wrap & freezer paper stands fits in a base cabinet drawer. Just open the drawer, pull out what you need, close the drawer when done. It's a great convenience.😊

@sherryswanson2606 2 жыл бұрын

I used a Food Saver for years as my main way to vacuum pack bulk foods. I finally bit the bullet and bought a Vac Master 215. WORTH EVERY PENNY! The bags are sooooo much cheaper. Only way to go if you pack bulk!

@Emeraldwitch30 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for recommending. I love my old old food saver and cringe thinking about it dying some day but I'll look into these. 🥰

@TheDurhamFamilyFarm Жыл бұрын

This video has been so informative! Thank you!!

@iwantosavemoney 2 жыл бұрын

O yeah that is awesome for just 4 bird. That’s great

@ruthwible2309 2 жыл бұрын

Looks wonderful! Sorry you hurt your finger! I have to admit, I cracked up over the “E” cup. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Todd, you look tired, get some rest!

@fourdayhomestead2839 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Homestead fresh!! I dinged a wild turkey & just cut the meat off. Left the skin, feathers & bones for the resident fox family.

@ericataylor1708 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this process 🙏

@dalegray4140 2 жыл бұрын

My mom adds chopped onions and mushrooms to make her turkey burgers and she loves them.

@lindagary7077 2 жыл бұрын

I also put ground turkey and ground pork together. Makes a good burger patty

@Emeraldwitch30 2 жыл бұрын

I use one part pork one part beef and one part turkey for my meatballs its a great combo.

@homesteadlove 2 жыл бұрын

I love turkey burgers too! I mix butter, garlic and onions in my patties. So good!

@drummerlovesbookworm9738 2 жыл бұрын

Rachel made that onion jam! I’d mix some of that right in the ground turkey!

@cityofoaks 2 жыл бұрын

We eat a LOT of ground turkey. When I make turkey burgers I add a little oats (I grind it to somewhere between rolled oats and what you'd find in a packet of instant oatmeal). Sometimes I'll add an egg but not usually. I use ground turkey for spaghetti sauce, taco/nachos, eggroll in a bowl (along with some ground pork). Basically anything that most people would use ground beef for. For some reason I don't like ground beef anymore. I really hope that your finger gets better soon.

@chrissnina 2 жыл бұрын

I always pop the meat I’m working with in the freezer to seal the juices in and then use the vacuum sealer.

@lorihunsaker1810 2 жыл бұрын

You are both stronger than I am! Love both of you. God bless you.

@MelbCrazyPlantLady 2 жыл бұрын

I guess you could get around cycle time by sealing every bag as soon as its bagged. So one person places the turkey in, the other person seals it while the other is bagging the next patch and if you can fold the bags at the same time. You just need to develop a good cycle. I used to work as a Dental assistant where we used to seal our own steri bags and it went a bit like that.

@Scheller000 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I love ground turkey and make taco meat or make it into meatloaf; the latter being super moist and not dry, carmelizing onions and red peppers helps it be super juicy.

@elizabethheld3130 2 жыл бұрын

We do turkey meatballs with apples and onions and serve it with an apple jelly-mustard sauce

@bowenfamilyfarm9776 2 жыл бұрын

We raise our own meats. Chickens, Beef, Pork but we have never grown turkeys. We really like ground turkey. So we may fo that next. Thanks for sharing. I hope your finger gets better soon.

@eastcoasthomestead5207 2 жыл бұрын

Our turkeys are headed to freezer camp tomorrow. I think we might try your method for the ones we are breaking down. My plan was to smoke the turkey legs and use them for soup later. We did six this year and also purchased a heritage breeding pair so we will see what we eat next year.

@deborahleeedwards5510 2 жыл бұрын

They must have been some really big turkeys!!!

@rebeccacron8614 2 жыл бұрын

Costco has an AMAZING umami seasoning for like $6 by the dry spices. It is pretty much powdered mushrooms, onions, mustard, and salt. Fantastic in ground meat and sprinkled on roasted veggies.

@leehillard2841 2 жыл бұрын

I was never a big fan of turkey sausage but we tried A.C. Legg's Pork sausage seasoning and mix it with ground turkey and we love it, we get it from amazon.

@lisapop5219 2 жыл бұрын

This got my husband considering a turkey or 2. That amount would keep us in turkey for years. We don't eat much turkey. Very interesting

@1870s 2 жыл бұрын

They need to be raised in at least pairs I would suggest 3 as a minimum in case you loose one. They a very flock orientated birds.

@rcrews44 Жыл бұрын

ground turkey, with spinach and feta cheese! I make meatloaf or burgers. Friends and Family love them. season lightly with pepper

@sharlaleonard 2 жыл бұрын

We always skin them! Way easier! We raised 3 turkeys this year we have butchered 2 and have 66# breast and leg/thigh. Still have one more to butcher!

@blueridgehomestead566 2 жыл бұрын

Salisbury steak made with Turkey is phenomenal. Use the same gravy. Mashed taters and green beans as a side. Yum!

@leeannandrews932 2 жыл бұрын

Y'all did great. Rachel if it keeps hurting go to doctor. Take care of het Todd

@kirstenneese5530 2 жыл бұрын

Try putting something underneath the package your ceiling to make it level that works for me and I use bags off of Amazon and mine work fine just a thought

@lisageeck 2 жыл бұрын

We have two foodsavers that we use when we process deer meat. We bought a new one thinking the old one was dying and it was the cycle time you were referring to. Every year now we use both, making the bags, then vaccuum packing and sealing them later. Makes it quicker as we don't have to wait for the sealer to cool down.

@zlifehomestead9772 2 жыл бұрын

I love a good oven roasted or even better, smoked turkey leg! YUM! I learned from Joel Salatin that harvesting your farm animals is never and should never be easy, but very rewarding. I believe that our animals should only have one bad day and even that day we try to make it as peaceful as possible. Great job Y'all :)

@rprater9599 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing!!! What awesome looking birds! Such a huge blessing.

@morningwoodfarms713 2 жыл бұрын

Wow!! So impressive guys! A recipe to try would be Turkos!😆 = Turkey tacos!🌮 Lol! If we use ground meat for home tacos, 98% of the time, we do turkos, instead of using ground beef. They're a home taco game changer! Truly incredible! Enjoy your weekend guys! 😗🏆🙏💞

@nancymweasel6561 2 жыл бұрын

Shhhhhhhhhh! You had me at turkey! LOL

@dianewhite8950 2 жыл бұрын

It was a great video, very informative God bless

@janetbattaglia8869 2 жыл бұрын

To keep your turkey moist, I use mushrooms. I love a turkey meatloaf with mushrooms and onions.

@margaretthompson6391 2 жыл бұрын

Smoke the drumsticks before freezing and use it for bean or pea soup. Also turkey sausage and premade meatballs are great too as a use for some of the ground meat. You would need to use fat too.

@heatherlopez6627 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same vacuum sealer. Love my Nesco. I had the same issue with off brand bags from Amazon.

@danielleterry180 2 жыл бұрын

The lower wing meat put that in crock pot along with bones cook till meat falls off the bones ( makes great pot pie meat) drain liquid for broths. Don’t throw out any potential meat it can all be used .

@liancabastian6732 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing 😊 I always look forward to you both🧡🙏🏼

@devong1414 2 жыл бұрын

That'll be something good to mix those mushrooms into. ☺

@angiedonald7770 2 жыл бұрын

I always use ground turkey in my chili (and goulash) as well as for (gulp) taco meat.

@robertschroeder1978 2 жыл бұрын

Rachel & Todd, great video and congratulations on the nice harvest. Looking forward to raising our own turkeys next year. You keep it simple and to the point. Enjoy your channel and content. I experienced the same problems when trying to use cheaper bags for vacuum sealer. I now buy only the bags for my sealer and experience little issues. Blessings to you both. Rockford, MI

@meinschatz26 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea skinning the turkeys. I was impressed with how well your grinder went on the small setting only. I tried it once on my hand operated one. It didnt go well. It clogged up too quickly. Lesson learned though so thats a positive. Hope your finger gets better soon Rachel. Good on the young lad for coming down to watch/learn. So many kids these days just dont have an interest in seeing how things operate on a homestead. I think it’s a good for them to see from garden/paddock to plate. Sure makes me appreciate my harvest more I can tell you that much.

@northernkarma9296 2 жыл бұрын

Search up turkey / bean burgers! Yum-a-licious!!

@milliesimmons7252 2 жыл бұрын

All I can say is WOW!!!

@donnadeville639 2 жыл бұрын

That's some beautiful meat.

@vjohnson2400 2 жыл бұрын

Those four turkeys did you proud, good job on the processing - it was a huge job. I think it would be a wise woman who got her finger checked out. Let us know how you get on.

@RuthYB53 2 жыл бұрын

Shredded apples would be great in a turkey burger

@hanceyhomestead 2 жыл бұрын

I have been wanting to raise turkeys and now I definitely will be. Especially after you shared that you just skinned them instead of eviscerating them completely

@marianneale3013 2 жыл бұрын

Thai lettuce cups with ground turkey is great

@gloriahopper6289 2 жыл бұрын

Nice turkey meat. I can mine in broth after par cooking it. It's so good!

@OurSmallholdingAdventure 2 жыл бұрын

Great video guys. It was me who asked re the breed and Rachel kindly answered on IG. We made the same mistake on the cheap bags and all good learning! We have heritage breed turkeys here which we’ll process nearer Christmas. Turkey is so good for you, great meat! Take care, lots of love from England, UK

@PjMeh 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this. I kept thinking of, "Pablo," the infamous turkey from the movie, Giant. 😁 New neighbors moved in behind us and they have chickens. It's a nice sound to wake up to. Have a great weekend!

@tammygagnon996 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the video. So much meat, that is wonderful. Hope your finger heal fast, it looks really sore.

@teedub1990 2 жыл бұрын

Try turkey pie with a spaghetti crust. My favorite way to use ground turkey.

@whisperjoy1128 2 жыл бұрын

An E cup 🤣🤣 Cutting and processing like this is genius. We don't really eat a whole bird in our family, this is fantastic.

@hazelbrownfield2862 2 жыл бұрын

i always add a little bit of avocado oil...spinach and feta cheese crumbles to my ground turkey...makes great turkey burgers

@gretroman8235 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting video. I don't plan to raise and process a large amount of turkey but did purchase and grind store bought chicken breasts. I made chicken burgers with shredded zucchini, onions, etc. The trick is to season with herbs like rosemary, thyme and other poultry seasonings. I sometimes use my favorite Bell's seasoning that is used for stuffing or dressing at Thanksgiving. I never used mayonnaise in my meat but that makes sense. I used a tbsp of a neutral oil like canola with other additives. I made meatballs and meatloaf with the ground chicken too. Love your channel. We raised and processed poultry in my childhood. I loved seeing and hearing the turkeys in your videos.

@karendaniel8149 2 жыл бұрын

That's how I process my chickens. It's me by myself and it's just easier. My husband thinks processing our own birds is gross! lol

@michelewilliams6241 2 жыл бұрын

Well can I ask you then how exactly to you do that? I'm kinda kind of confused on if you cut the skin off before you gut it? I would think it contaminate the meat

@jennbidwelledwardson2885 2 жыл бұрын

Our family fave for turkey burgers- I take ground turkey, mix on (homemade) Italian seasoning plus a little salt and pepper. I make burger patties wrapped around a slice of mozzarella from a mozzarella log then wrap the burger in prosciutto and grill. Toast your bun, add a little garlic olive oil, basil leaves and tomato slice. Soooo good. With zucchini fries on the side. 😋 I don't measure, I go by eye. I usually get 4 nice burgers from about 1 lbs ground turkey, use most of the mozzarella log and about half a pkg of prosciutto. You can always wrap 2 slices around each patty to use it up if you don't usually use that.

@theheritagehousesc 2 жыл бұрын

Nice harvest guys! We got turkeys for the first time this year and we love their personalities! Curious and so sweet! I love them more than the chickens. We got Narragansett which is a heritage breed. So beautiful and grateful! I don’t know if I could harvest them. They are my pets. I get the cheap generic bags from Walmart and they work just fine.

@kramitdreams 2 жыл бұрын

We always skin! ❤so much easier!

@robincivitello4473 2 жыл бұрын

Turkey drumsticks are amazing when you smoke them they are so good and did you ever go to a state fair and get a smoked turkey leg? When you smoke your own it's even better

@lonnieb7540 Ай бұрын

Look great

@scrapbookingwithjen8622 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful to have all that turkey meat! My favorite is smoked turkey legs from Disneyland.

@denisebrady6858 2 жыл бұрын

Get your finger checked out Rachel !!!! Great video & boy that is a lot of Turkey meat- We don't eat Turkey so I would have to give it all away. guess my neighbors would love it hahaha. Cheers Denise- Australia

@bill1i2am 2 жыл бұрын

loved it

@scrapbookingwithjen8622 2 жыл бұрын

My sister in-law just made taco burgers and they were so good! Ground turkey, add 1 T taco seasoning per pound, egg and crushed tortilla chips. Form into patties and grill. Serve on hamburger buns with salsa, tomato, avocado, cheese and lettuce.