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Mike's Bait Shop's Turtle Stew

By: Mike's Bait & Tackle 
"Southern turtle stew made with potatoes and onions. Much like a clam chowder. Good, hearty and filling. Turkey may be used in place of chicken."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 5.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (2)

Prep Time:
2 Hrs
Cook Time:
2 Hrs
Ready In:
4 Hrs

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Original Recipe Yield 7 - 1/2 gallons
 

Ingredients

  • 10 pounds turtle meat, without bones
  • 8 pounds chicken meat with bones
  • 8 pounds boneless pork roast
  • 10 large onions, chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 pounds potatoes - peeled and cubed
  • 2 cups butter
  • 2 quarts half-and-half cream
  • 2 gallons milk

Directions

  1. Place the turtle, chicken and pork meat into separate pots with enough water to cover the meat. Bring each one to a boil, and cook until tender. Discard the water from the turtle and pork, but save the chicken stock. Debone all of the meat, tear or cut into bite-size pieces, and set aside.
  2. In a very large stockpot, combine the three meats, onion and reserved chicken stock. Bring to a boil, and cook until the onions are tender, about 45 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Potatoes can be prepared during this time.
  3. Add the potatoes and butter to the stockpot, and cook for about 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are not quite cooked through. Reduce heat to low, and let the soup simmer down. Stir in the half and half cream and milk. Bring the soup to a simmer, and cook for about 15 minutes. Be careful not to curdle the dairy by getting it too hot. Serve soup hot with crackers.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 278 | Total Fat: 15.8g | Cholesterol: 84mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2005 by Aerospace Chef   view full review
If you enjoy clam chowder then you should like this recipe. My roommates really enjoyed this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2008 by stopandsmellthecake   view full review
We live near a river and my husband caught a soft shell turtle. I tried this recipe and it...

 

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