Review of Trader Joes fresh brined turkey.

Lynneuk · ‎03-10-2010

We usually just get a frozen turkey from Wegmans but I kept hearing about the Trader Joes brined fresh turkey's and how good they were that we decided to try one this year. $1.99lb as opposed to Wegmans at 48c lb if you spend $25. Well we all thought that this was the best turkey we'd had in years. Very moist and had a wonderful flavor. I did cook it a little differently so don't know how much that had to do with it. I removed the back bone for more even cooking, rubbed a herb compound butter under and over the skin and cooked it at a high temp. 450 for 45 minutes then 350 for about an hour. It really was delicious and I'd definitely spend the extra money for another one next year.

sfnative · ‎03-10-2010

We heart TJ's brined turkeys, too!

HonnyBrown · ‎11-23-2013

Thank you for the review!

How big are the turkeys? How many pounds?

Get your flu shot...because I didn't.

chickenbutt · ‎03-09-2010

Makes a big difference to buy fresh! The brining helps a lot, also.

For many years I just rinsed and seasoned and in the oven. For a while now I've been brining and it's just so much better. But it is a bit of a pain and you have to handle the raw poultry twice instead of just once, which I don't love. It's worth it, though.

TrishTX · ‎03-15-2010

Thank you for taking the time to post the review. I had never considered this, so it was really helpful. I'll keep it in mind for the future!

free-spirit · ‎03-09-2010

We bought one last year for the first time and it was fantastic. It is a new Holiday tradition.

Also the already prepared sides in the refrigerator case are delicious.

Lynneuk · ‎03-10-2010

Honnybrown, you can get any size. We got one about 141/2 lbs but they had all sizes. Chickenbutt, the Trader Joes ones have already been brined so it makes it very easy, no mess.