The Turkey Book
The Turkey Book
A chef's journal of hunting and cooking America's bird. This 368 page book includes a chef's coast-to-coast journal of hunting and cooking turkey; over 100 approachable recipes; step-by-step instruction from plucking, skinning and butchery; and more than 250 color photographs from field to table.
About The Author:
Jesse Griffiths, co-founder of Dai Due and New School of Traditional Cookery, is a hunter, fisherman, award-winning author and acclaimed chef. From early days fishing in lakes and creeks in North Texas to culinary adventures in Europe and Mexico, Griffiths’ passion for hunting grew later in life. After co-founding Dai Due in 2006, the restaurant swiftly gained local and national praise, named one of Bon Appétit's “Top 10 Best New Restaurants.” Dubbed as “an ode to Texas,” Dai Due supports local ingredients, foodways and traditions, along with the farmers and ranchers striving to improve them. At the New School of Traditional Cookery, Griffiths serves as the lead instructor offering ethical classes in hunting, fishing, and butchery. His first cookbook, Afield, was nominated for a James Beard Foundation Award (JBFA) and his sophomore project The Hog Book: A Chef’s Guide to Hunting, Preparing and Cooking Wild Pigs was awarded a JBFA in the Single Subject category in 2022. This Spring, Griffiths will release his third opus The Turkey Book: A Chef’s Journal of Hunting and Cooking America’s Bird.
Reviewed by 9 customers
I great cook book. Reads like a novel.
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So awesome to get into a cookbook that so thoroughly describes historical and cultural significance, while also romanticizing an ingredient. You aren't just cooking turkey, but it's entire ecosystem.
A Turkey Hunters Must Have
Rated 5 out of 5 starsThis book is beautiful. More importantly, it is a wonderful read and is full of amazing stories and recipes. It captures the passion that is the spirit of turkey hunters across the country. I would recommend this book to anyone looking to further their pursuit of hunting, preparing and cooking America's bird.
Wonderful Resource
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I love all of Jesse Griffith's work, but this even exceeded my expectations. The recipes I've tried are excellent, can't wait to get another turkey and try more. The pictures and stories are wonderful also.
Excellent book!
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I read this book front to back. It is an excellent cookbook with recipes I have already tried. The story Jesse tells is a bonus. As soon as I read it, I ordered The Hog Book. I highly recommend.
Perfect for a novice!
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I'm a self proclaimed novice turkey freak. I am constantly looking for recipes to make with my delicious bird. Along with entertaining hunting stories and informative sections this book has it all!!!!
Fun Book with Functional Recipes
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This is one of the best books in terms of recipes that work perfectly as is without any adjustments. I enjoy the storyline throughout the book as well. Weather you are a seasoned turkey hunter or just starting out, this book has valuable info for you!
Hands down the best Wild Turkey Cookbook on the Planet
Rated 5 out of 5 starsThis is by far the most comprehensive, well thought out, and frankly handsome wild turkey cookbook ever published. It might be the best cookbook ever published in general. 10/10 would recommend.
Great recipies and guidlines!
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Great instructions on how to clean and prep the bird! I used the skinning technique this spring season and it worked like a charm.
Very cool book!!
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This book exceeded expectation from the moment I took it out of the box! From the excellent photography, to the recipes I hope to use on a turkey I harvest this spring. I am very excited to use this book! I recommend!