Don’t Starve is the wildly popular survival game where you gather resources to stay fed and maintain sanity. One of the most coveted meals is the Turkey Dinner – perfect for restoring health and satisfying hunger. Let’s explore how to craft this filling feast!
An Overview of Don’t Starve Gameplay
For those new to Don’t Starve here’s a quick primer
- You play as Wilson stranded in a strange wilderness
- Must gather food, fuel, tools and other resources to survive
- Craft shelters, weapons, farms and machines to thrive
- Changing seasons and creatures pose constant threats
- Manage hunger, health, and sanity meters to stay alive
It’s an addictive blend of exploration, crafting, and overcoming challenges Now let’s see how Turkey Dinner factors in
Why Turkey Dinner is an Ideal Meal
Turkey Dinner offers an excellent balance of perks:
- Restores 20 health and 75 hunger (very filling)
- Provides a sanity boost of +5
- Warms you up – great for winter
- Stays fresh for 6 days before spoiling
Compared to basic campfire foods like eggs or meatballs, Turkey Dinner gives you much more bang for your buck in terms of resources required.
Ingredients Needed to Craft Turkey Dinner
To make this powerhouse meal, you’ll need:
- 2 Raw Drumsticks – hunt turkeys
- 1 Meat (any kind)
- 1 Fruit or Vegetable (for example carrots)
That’s it! Four basic ingredients you can easily scavenge. Now let’s look at how to cook it.
Using the Crock Pot to Cook Turkey Dinner
The Crock Pot is where you’ll combine and cook the turkey dinner ingredients:
- Place Crock Pot near fire pit for fuel source
- Add the 2 drumsticks, 1 meat, and 1 produce
- Be patient! It takes about 1 minute real time to cook
- Use glove to take out piping hot Turkey Dinner
And voila! You’ll now have this delicious and nutritious complete meal.
Maximizing Food Supply with Farms
You don’t want to spend all day hunting for drumsticks and produce. Build farms to generate a steady supply near your base:
- Bird cage houses live turkeys – collect drumsticks regularly
- Plant grass, twigs, and pinecones to harvest materials
- Farm carrots, dragonfruit, and berries for produce ingredients
With some preparation, you’ll have Turkey Dinner cooking in the Crock Pot frequently!
Serving Sizes – Make Multiple Turkey Dinners
Turkey Dinner serves only 1 hungry survivor at a time. To feed a group:
- Build multiple Crock Pots to cook several at once
- Have enough supplies on hand for many meals
- Cook up a feast! Turkeys for everyone!
With some teamwork, everyone can continue adventuring on full stomachs.
Substituting Ingredients if Resources are Scarce
If resources are scarce, you can substitute some ingredients:
- Any meats like Morsel or Koalefant Trunk work instead of drumsticks
- Monster Meat, Frog Legs, or Fish works for the “Meat”
- Almost any veggie substitution including Berries, Carrots, or Mushrooms
While not as optimal, these substitutions let you cook Turkey Dinner with what you have available in a pinch.
Don’t Let Your Hard Work Go to Waste!
A few tips for not wasting Turkey Dinner:
- Eat it within 6 days before it spoils
- Cook only what you need to avoid waste
- Give extra Turkey Dinner to Pig or Bunnymen allies
- Use Rot as fertilizer for your farms
With some planning, you can get the most mileage out of your Turkey Dinner crafting.
Satisfying Comfort Food When Trying to Survive
Turkey Dinner is a go-to meal in Don’t Starve for restoring health, hunger, and sanity in one hearty package. With some clever resource management, you’ll be cooking pots of it regularly! Use multiple Crock Pots and farms to keep the ingredients flowing.
Now get out there and start hunting turkeys and gathering veggies! Just imagine how good that Turkey Dinner will feel after a long day of surviving in the wilderness. The next time you play Don’t Starve, make this satisfying meal a priority.
Fried Drumstick[]
–Wilson, when examining a Fried Drumstick.
–Willow, when examining a Fried Drumstick.
–Wolfgang, when examining a Fried Drumstick.
–Wendy, when examining a Fried Drumstick.
–WX-78, when examining a Fried Drumstick.
–Wickerbottom, when examining a Fried Drumstick.
–Woodie, when examining a Fried Drumstick.
–Maxwell, when examining a Fried Drumstick.
–Wagstaff, when examining a Fried Drumstick.
–Wigfrid, when examining a Fried Drumstick.
–Webber, when examining a Fried Drumstick.
–Walani, when examining a Fried Drumstick.
–Warly, when examining a Fried Drumstick.
–Woodlegs, when examining a Fried Drumstick.
–Wilba, when examining a Fried Drumstick.
–Wormwood, when examining a Fried Drumstick.
–Wheeler, when examining a Fried Drumstick.
–Winona, when examining a Fried Drumstick.
–Wortox, when examining a Fried Drumstick.
–Wurt, when examining a Fried Drumstick.
–Walter, when examining a Fried Drumstick.
–Wanda, when examining a Fried Drumstick.
A Fried Drumstick is a Drumstick that has been Cooked on a Campfire, Fire Pit or Star. When eaten, it replenishes 12.5 Hunger and 1 Health. If a Gobbler dies from being set on fire, it will drop a Fried Drumstick instead. A Fried Drumstick can be given to a Pig to have them follow the player, or to the Pig King in exchange for a Gold Nugget. It may also be used as a meat filler in the Crock Pot, however, the Turkey Dinner still requires two raw drumsticks as a prerequisite.
Downloadable Content[]
In the Reign of Giants DLC, Drumsticks can be acquired by killing Buzzards, a Moose/Goose or Moslings.
In the Shipwrecked DLC, Drumsticks are dropped by Doydoys.
In the Hamlet DLC, Drumsticks are dropped by Peagawks or Thunderbirds and there is a chance to spawn in a Secret Bandit Camp.
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FAQ
What is the best use of meat in don t starve?
What is turkey dinner in the winter’s feast?
Turkey Dinner in the Winter’s Feast update poster. Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted. Turkey Dinner is a Meat Food Item cooked in the Crock Pot by adding 2 Raw Drumsticks, 1 Meats, and 1 Fruit or Vegetable.
How do you get turkey dinner?
In the Reign of Giants and Shipwrecked DLCs, Turkey Dinner increases the player’s perceived temperature by 1 degree per second for 10 seconds when consumed. In the Hamlet DLC, Turkey Dinner can be bought for 10 Oincs at The Sterling Trough Deli . The Turkey Dinner is Wigfrid ‘s favorite food. 50% chance to result in Monster Lasagna.
Where can I buy turkey dinner in Hamlet DLC?
In the Hamlet DLC, Turkey Dinner can be bought for 10 Oincs at The Sterling Trough Deli . The Turkey Dinner is Wigfrid ‘s favorite food. 50% chance to result in Monster Lasagna. It is recommended to cook this Crock Pot recipe rather than to eat two Drumsticks on their own, as it restores more Health and Hunger than most of their recipe ingredients.