Turkey Wing Paddles (AKA Wingettes)

Eating adventure ideas with Turkey Paddles:

Smoke them low and slow with your favorite rub. Roast them with garlic and herbs until crispy. Toss them in buffalo sauce for game day. Braise them in broth with veggies for a hearty stew. Grill them up and serve with BBQ sauce. Way more versatile than you'd think.

What's a turkey "paddle"?

A turkey paddle is the culinary name for the middle, flat section of a turkey wing. It's also called a "wingette". It's the part of the wing located between the meaty drumette section and the pointed wing tip.

Why pasture raised matters?

For most of history, turkeys lived outside. They scratched around in the dirt, ate bugs and greens, and moved around freely. That's just what turkeys did.

Now? Most turkeys are crammed into massive barns with thousands of other birds. They never see daylight. They're pumped full of antibiotics just to survive those conditions.

Pasture-raised turkey is turkey the old fashioned way. Outside, foraging, moving around. The meat is richer, more flavorful, and actually tastes like turkey should. It's not complicated. It's just going back to how things used to be, before everything got messed up.

Storage & Shelf Life

Can be frozen for up to a year. Once thawed, should last 1-2 days in the fridge unopened.