Wondering which turkey to choose this Thanksgiving? Don’t wing it: Get the word on the best bird to serve from your local Strack & Van Til Meat Department.
Carve out a plan and choose from a variety of turkey options, including fresh, frozen, organic and locally raised turkeys that are perfect for Thanksgiving and the rest of the holidays. Whether cooking from scratch or ordering a fully prepared meal, it’s sure to be a Thanksgiving dinner made easy.
Some sage advice: Get a leg up on your meal by purchasing your poultry in advance.
“Pick up a frozen turkey such as Honeysuckle, Butterball or Mary’s Free Range All Natural Turkey,” says Strack & Van Til Meat Department Director Gary Teachman. “Keep the turkey frozen in your freezer, defrost it a few days before Thanksgiving and check the label for defrosting instructions since your bird’s defrosting time depends on its weight.”
Don’t guess on cooking time. Frozen Honeysuckle young turkey with a pop-up timer lets you know when it’s ready. This tender, juicy turkey is all-natural, deep basted throughout with Honeysuckle’s natural turkey broth and natural seasonings. It’s gluten-free, with no added fats, oils, sugars or MSG, and this Grade A premium quality turkey is backed by Honeysuckle’s total satisfaction guarantee.
Are you a Butterball family? Maintain the tradition with a flavorful Butterball Frozen whole turkey from the Strack & Van Til Meat Department. Raised without hormones on American farms, high-quality Butterball Frozen whole turkey is all-natural and gluten-free.
For a turkey that’s raised without any antibiotics, Mary’s Organic frozen turkey is the perfect option. Raised on a third-generation farm, this free-range bird is fed a vegetarian diet with no added hormones and no antibiotics ever. It contains no preservatives and is gluten-free.
Do you favor fresh? Choose a fresh Honeysuckle White, Butterball or Bowman & Landes Turkey.
Honeysuckle White fresh whole turkey was the first turkey brand raised without growth-promoting antibiotics at a reasonable price. Tender and juicy, this turkey is pre-basted for exceptional flavor.
Fresh, all-natural Butterball whole turkeys are high quality and need no time to thaw to honor your family’s time-honored Butterball tradition.
If you like to shop locally, try a fresh Bowman & Landes Turkey from a family farm that has been raising free range turkeys for four generations, since 1948. They grow more slowly and develop a richer flavor and denser texture.
“Pick up your turkey a day or two before you need it and keep it in the fridge,” notes Teachman. “Since there’s no need to thaw, a fresh, all-natural, high-quality whole turkey saves time.”
Worried about prep time? Don’t let it ruffle your feathers. Try a quick and simple cook-in-the-bag turkey, such as Jennie-O boneless breast. Even easier is the Ogden Meats Fully Cooked Roasted turkey breast — simply warm for 45 minutes or less. Pick up all the sides and trimmings in the Deli Department and you’ve got a holiday meal made easy.
So many turkeys, so little “thyme.” Get your gobbler now and be ready for your holiday feast. With the best selection of turkeys from the Meat Department, your meal will be one your guests will be grateful for. Happy Thanksgiving from Strack & Van Til!