Tender Baked Turkey Wings

 

Of course I’m a country girl at heart, and just because I’ve transitioned to a paleo/primal diet does not mean I’m giving up on my favorite country meals. 

Since going paleo Turkey wings have been a go-to and I enjoy then in some form or fashion at least once a week. 

Turkey wings are a perfect primal dish, they have tons of fatty, and fibrous tendons, which has been a major component of my healed gut and in turn eczema. 

Turkey wings because of its fatty and fibrous properties makes awesome broth, I also enjoy them smoked and smothered in gravy. 

This recipe will give you the most tender and delicious turkey wings in just a few steps. These have me feeling like I’m right back in grandma kitchen as a kid.

What you’ll need….. 

Turkey Wings

Lard or Ghee

Season Salt Mix (I make my own with garlic powder, onion powder, pink sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika)

Rubbed Dalmatian Sage

Chopped onions

Chopped Celery (optional)

1/2 cup water

Aluminum Foil

 

 

I like to brine my wings first. Salt sugar and water, is all you need for your brine.

Preheat oven to 325°

Pat wings dry and season generously with season salt mix. 

 

Brown on each side for about 5 minutes.

In baking dish add chopped onions and celery.

Add browned wings and sprinkle sage and pour the remainder Lard or ghee on top on the wings. Add the 1/2 cups of water.

 

  Cover tightly with two layers of aluminum foil.

Place and oven and bake for 3 hours.

 

 

 

 I’ve always eaten turkey wings with rice, they kind of go hand in hand. It’s the one dish that makes me miss rice the most since going completely grain free. A great alternative would be cauliflower rice or even quinoa, which is as close to the real deal as you can get. Quinoa is often thought of as a grain but it’s actually more relative to spinach. It is also a complete protein which is awesome.

I have read that some with gut issues have trouble digesting Quinoa much like wheat. It has no effect on my eczema and skin issues but if you do have wheat intolerance just make sure you are alert for any reaction to Quinoa.

Full Recipe

Turkey Wings

Lard or Ghee

Season Salt Mix (I make my own with garlic powder, onion powder, pink sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika)

Rubbed Dalmatian Sage

Chopped onions

Chopped Celery (optional)

1/2 cup water

 Aluminum foil

I like to brine my wings first. Salt sugar and water, is all you need for your brine.

Preheat oven to 325°

Pat wings dry and generously season with season salt mix. 

Brown on each side for about 5 minutes.

In baking dish add chopped onions and celery.

Add browned wings and sprinkle sage and pour the remainder Lard or ghee on top on the wings.

Pour 1/2 cup water into baking dish.

Cover tightly with two layers of aluminum foil.

Place in oven and bake for 3 hours.