In
the freezer, we had a package of turkey wings left from the holidays and we
decided to bake them with stuffing for an easy meal. Notice I did not say easy week-night meal as
every day is Saturday for us old retirees.
After opening the package, Bev decided the three wings would not be
enough and she picked up a couple more at the store the next day.
I
did some web searching and found several recipes for guidance and cooked them
covered for a two-three hours at 250 F, then I removed them from the pan, dumped
the liquid and added some uncooked dressing/stuffing mix prepared per package
directions. I raised the oven
temperature to 350 F and put in the stuffing to bake for 10 minutes. I then laid the turkey wing pieces (less the giant drummys) atop the
stuffing and put them back into the oven until browned (about 15 minutes), then
flipped them for another 15-20 minutes to brown on the other side.
We
served them with some delicious baked sweet potatoes.
The
meal was good, but this post is about the wings themselves. While I know chicken pieces can vary a lot in
size, when we buy chicken wings, they are pretty much the same size. Even though I know turkeys can have a wide
range in size, with the large ones in the store more than double the weight of the small
ones, it never occurred to me that I would see this when buying wings.
I was shocked when I opened the new package and declared "Holy cow, these things must have come from an ostrich." The two drumettes are on the right and the two bone pieces are on the left and I think the size difference was even more than my shot shows.
I was shocked when I opened the new package and declared "Holy cow, these things must have come from an ostrich." The two drumettes are on the right and the two bone pieces are on the left and I think the size difference was even more than my shot shows.
They are laying on a full sized cutting board and the two bone piece is laying atop the dressing on a standard sized dinner plate. One of the large wings had nearly as much meat as the three smaller ones combined so I cooked
them based on size, adding them to the covered pan in 30 minute
increments. The lesson here is to be
careful what you grab up at the store as all turkey wings are not created anywhere
near equal.
Photos
can be enlarged by clicking on them.
Have
a great day and thanks for stopping by Almost Heaven South.
Larry
2/4/15
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Now that looks pretty tasty, that just gave me a craving for some wings, one of these days soon.
ReplyDeleteI would have been as shocked as you were Larry. It's almost comical and it makes you wonder if they used the wings from an extra small bird in some and from giant birds in others. Hmmm, another one of those grocery store mysteries. .
ReplyDeleteSam
I don't think I would have thought about such a variance is size. I must admit that your meal looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteWow! I too would have been surprised. Guess I thought that they were all created equal. :-)
ReplyDeleteLarry, Big difference in size, that's for sure! The question is why we never seem to have turkey other than during the Holidays? Nice looking dinner...Add Tabasco to the turkey wing and dressing and I'd be in business...probably a bit of gravy first! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
ReplyDeleteLooks like papa bird and baby bird! What a difference. Now I'm craving turkey wings!
ReplyDeleteI am amazed at the size difference! The whole meal, sweet potato included, looks comforting and delicious.
ReplyDeleteThat size difference is amazing! I can't say I've bought turkey wings - usually drumsticks or thighs, or breast. I'd have enjoyed them with that sweet potato, certainly.
ReplyDeleteWow---had no idea the sizes would be so different. I've never bought turkey wings I don't think---so had no idea of the different sizes... Oh ---what I learn from Blogging. ha
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Betsy
Wow that must of been a big turkey. I like to think of myself as a young retiree.
ReplyDeleteI tried making buffalo style turkey wings before and was completely disappointed. The flavors didn't match like they do on chicken wings and it just tasted "weird". Cooked like this I am sure they would be very good.
ReplyDeleteWell I had no idea. But then again I've never purchased turkey wings. Or a turkey leg for that matter. I'm so Thanksgiving driven when it comes to turkey.
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