Need a recipe for cooking Sandhill Crane breast.

[BPman]

This is not a joke.

I shot some Sandhill Cranes in SK a few weeks ago and now looking for recipes to BBQ or otherwise cook the breast fillets. They have a distinctly different texture than geese, I noticed.

The only info I have from another crane shooter so far is to marinate overnight in Greek salad dressing then BBQ to rare or not more than medium rare...

[Johnny Huntnfish]

Theres an episode of Meateater where he cooks up a bunch. Theyre called 'ribeye of the sky' so I'm pretty sure they just spiced and grilled them like steaks from what I remember.

[gtr]

Originally Posted by BPman

This is not a joke.

I shot some Sandhill Cranes in SK a few weeks ago and now looking for recipes to BBQ or otherwise cook the breast fillets. They have a distinctly different texture than geese, I noticed.

The only info I have from another crane shooter so far is to marinate overnight in Greek salad dressing then BBQ to rare or not more than medium rare...

If you have had them hanging by the neck, in a hot environment since you harvested them, they will be great.

[threeforthree]

Brine in a kosher salt and brown sugar 1 cup,and two tbsp of black pepper with a gallon of water over night take out and cut breast into strips the long way ...egg and milk flour with your spices ... heat cast iron skillet up with olive oil and some butter cook three min a side ...golden crisp done to a perfect medium rare ../..man I am drooling
Eac

[Remi3006]

Originally Posted by threeforthree

Brine in a kosher salt and brown sugar 1 cup,and two tbsp of black pepper with a gallon of water over night take out and cut breast into strips the long way ...egg and milk flour with your spices ... heat cast iron skillet up with olive oil and some butter cook three min a side ...golden crisp done to a perfect medium rare ../..man I am drooling
Eac

I would do this ^^^^

[bobalong]

Butterfly breast, spread philly cream cheese add onions, peppers, garlic and seasoning. Wrap with a couple strips of bacon and bake until bacon is done well but not crispy.

Cut in narrow strips about 2" long and 1/2" wide or so add Teriyaki and stir fry, I think waterfowl makes the best stir fry of any meat.

Grind, spice and make meat balls or breakfast patties.

[threeforthree]

[BPman]

Originally Posted by threeforthree

They have been marinating about 6 hours and I will ahve them tomorrow for supper and report my results. Thanks 343.

[snowman160]

Best eatin bird out there in the waterfowl world!!!!very fine table fare!

[Kenmore]

Cut breast in 1/4" strips. Marinate in zesty italian salad dressing for a day. Lay out a strip of thick cut bacon...lay a strip of crane on top. Roll up in a ball...stick toothpick in end to keep it together....BBQ. Tastes like beef steak.

[BPman]

WOW!! So I marinated the 2 breast fillets as per 343's advice, sliced one fillet lengthwise in 1/2" thick strips and fried the slices in a bit cooking oil with a pile of sliced onions, just to keep things simple. Texture was more like AAA prime rib than any bird I have ever cooked and the flavour very mild. It was FANTASTIC and at least as good as a rib-eye steak!
Tomorrow night I will cook the remaining fillet another way.
Based on this experience I wouldn't trade a crane for a dozen Honkers... maybe a half-dozen Specks but that's the best waterfowl I have eaten in memory. Fortunately I have a few more in my freezer.

Too bad I have to drive 400 miles to Saskatoon to shoot those guys but... I'll be going back next October!

[threeforthree]

Same recipe for specs!!!!!!!

[ResidentSpokesman]

Originally Posted by gtr

If you have had them hanging by the neck, in a hot environment since you harvested them, they will be great.

Just taking a shot in the dark here.....I’m guessing they’re likely cleaned and frozen.....

[Scruffee]

One word: Schnitzel.

[BPman]

The breast fillets were frozen once I got them home.

So the second night I sliced the breast into 3/4" thick strips, rolled the strips in a roast rub that I have used for beer can chicken and beef roasts then put them on the BBQ for about 3 minutes each side.
Another drool-worthy result...

Sure glad I have a few more packages stashed in my freezer!

[Bushleague]

Never cooked a crane myself but here's a recipe a co-worker gave me.

Put the crane in a pot with a rock, boil for 3 hours... throw out the crane and eat the rock.

[omega50]

I would likely Pastrami the whole breast