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Cajun Stuffed Turkey Wings

AFTER DOWNING A plate of stuffed turkey wings at Laura’s II in Lafayette, Louisiana, I knew I had to bring this idea into the test kitchen. The massive wings—meaty, browned, and braised to tenderness—were served with a scoop of rice but without the Cajun-style gravy that blankets many versions of the dish. This particular “plate lunch” was offered only on Wednesdays until current owner Madonna Broussard took over the restaurant and decided to serve it every day (see “A Louisiana ‘Plate Lunch’ Original”).

These wings are called “stuffed,” but if you’re

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