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WHAT KIND OF TURKEY DID YOU BUY? Expensive? Cheap, Fresh Frozen? Big? Little?

Sooner — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 01:12:19 GMT

I just thought it would be interesting to see what everyone went for this year. Mother and I a long time ago would only buy Honeysuckle White. We decided they weren't so good and turned out dry. Then for a long then we would buy Butterball and those were good then we decided they were not as good and began buying cheap bargain ones and were just as happy or happier with them!

Once mother cooked a 24 pound one. We also sometimes cooked ducks or a goose, quail or wild turkey along with the regular turkey.

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momtochloe — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 01:23:07 GMT

We usually bought whatever the most cost efficient turkey was be it a Honeysuckle White, Butterball or one of the local grocery chain favorites. Now that it's just me and because of my limited oven space I will be buying one of Trader Joe's 1/4 breast fresh turkey breast for Thanksgiving Day.

Later on this year, whomever has the most cost effective frozen turkey breast will get my money as I would like to make one in the crock pot and freeze the results for future uses . . .

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QVCkitty1 — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 01:28:17 GMT

There is a small market in my town thats store brand is Shurfine, and their turkeys Are really good.

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Brooklynny — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 01:29:48 GMT

I ordered a fresh kill 6-7 lb turkey from my neighborhood butcher. It's about $48. It sounds pricey, but last year was the first time the two of us ate the WHOLE bird through the weekend and didn't throw any of it away. It was fantastically tender and fresh and, to my mind, well worth the money.

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Pooky1 — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 01:38:56 GMT

i get that. sometimes its worth spending more for something that will get eaten. like when we buy a ham someone i worked with raved about buddaball hams. i tried them and we would never buy any other ham. there alittle more expensive but worth every penny.

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eddyandme — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 01:59:19 GMT

Used to get free butterball turkey gift certificates from work. When that stopped, bought kosher turkeys - little more difficult to find, but the best turkeys I've ever cooked.

I have so many wild turkeys around me now and I leave food for them in winter, watch them grow their families, etc. so kinda can't eat turkey anymore. Thanksgiving is hard 'cause if I go out turkey is served - try to just eat stuffing; not vegan, just eat very little meat.

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DiAnne — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 02:05:24 GMT

I order a fresh turkey from a butcher. No comparison - these actually have flavor.

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gardenman — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 02:10:29 GMT

Acme had frozen turkey breasts on sale for $0.88 /lb in early October, so I picked up a six pound one. I believe it's a Jennie-O but I could be wrong about the brand. I'll find out how good it is Thursday.

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proudlyfromNJ — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 02:11:11 GMT

The grocery store gives free ones as long as you spend a certain amount by Thanksgiving.

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sweetee2 — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 02:46:46 GMT

I bought a 24 lb. Butter ball and cook it in a bag. Even my MIL use to like it. My son is cooking a small turkey and smoking it in the tragger.

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kelsey17 — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 02:49:24 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
I just thought it would be interesting to see what everyone went for this year. Mother and I a long time ago would only buy Honeysuckle White. We decided they weren't so good and turned out dry. Then for a long then we would buy Butterball and those were good then we decided they were not as good and began buying cheap bargain ones and were just as happy or happier with them!

Once mother cooked a 24 pound one. We also sometimes cooked ducks or a goose, quail or wild turkey along with the regular turkey.

Either a "fresh" Butterball or "fresh" Shady Brook Farms turkey....

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Blk&GoldFan — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 03:10:30 GMT

After over 30+ years, I am NOT cooking a turkey this year....my daughter has chosen to host the family. Of course, still taking several sides and pies, I've tried lots of different brand of birds over the years....I've brined many of them. Probably for the past 10 years or so, I have bought the Trader Joe's brined turkeys and have always been very pleased.

OT....Made the best soup last year using up the leftovers....stuffing, mashed potatoes, turkey meat, gravy all plopped in together. and added some noodles. Eighteen year old grandson CALLED me...that's right, CALLED me (no texting!!) to tell me it was the best thing I've ever made. Great flavor from the stuffing and good thickness from the potatoes. Never ever did that before...Who knew??!!

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GCR18 — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 03:32:57 GMT

My sister is cooking this year. She's changed the menu a number of times. As of today, it will be turkey. Costco has a turkey breast with stuffing and gravy that comes in a tin you cook it in for $29. She's heard it was good. I guess we'll know when we see it in the fridge weds night.

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Sooner — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 03:43:10 GMT

@sweetee2 wrote:
I bought a 24 lb. Butter ball and cook it in a bag. Even my MIL use to like it. My son is cooking a small turkey and smoking it in the tragger.

WE JUST BOUGHT OUR TURKEY! Seventy-eight cents a pound store brand, 12 pounds. We're just cooking it on Wed. No guests, party or big meal, just were turkey hungry. We haven't cooked one in years.

@sweetee2 I want one of those. The Tragger not the turkey. LOL!!! I bought myself a Cook Shack electric smoker for my retirement gift to me and we love it! You put it on and forget it. Of course wood smoked is better, but we were just tired of baby sitting the Oklahoma Joe all day and the wind here makes it iffy at best if you don't stand over it!

I got a Big Green Egg for my birthday several years ago and it is super, but that little electric smoker turns out some good ribs, chicken and ham. Now about that tragger--I've got a birthday coming up !!!! HA HA!!! Pellet Envy!

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gmkb — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 09:28:22 GMT

Winn Dixie grocery here in Fl. was offering all brands for $6 per turkey on Sat. and Sun.

All brands and all sizes included. My daughter got an 18 lb., not sure of brand for $6.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 10:50:50 GMT

Last week and this week, Meijer had a deal where with an additional $30 purchase all turkeys (fresh or frozen) would be discounted 60%. A Meijer frozen turkey would end up being 47 cents/lb. and frozen Butterballs were 95 cents/lb. I stood there debating, a bird is a bird, right? I ended up taking an 18 lb. Butterball and still got an extra breast too. We aren't having a big crowd, but I plan for a lot of food so I can send some home with the kids and still have leftovers for us.

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Mary Bailey — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 11:03:41 GMT

We got ours from DH's employer.

This will probably be the last year. The employer tried to cancel the order but it was too late. They are doing budget cuts and also took away free coffee for the employees and delayed raises.

We will use ours in the summer. We go to my sister's home for Thanksgiving.

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jackthebear — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 11:18:02 GMT

discounted Butterball from ShopRite

best turkey ever was when my sister lived in Vermont and she bought one from a local farmer that was fresh that week!

but now I just get a BB

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PINKdogWOOD — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 11:43:43 GMT

For the last 5 years or so I buy a fresh farm raised turkey from a wonderful gourmet market about 5 minutes from my home. They partner with an Amish farm that is very protective of raising their turkeys right.

These turkeys are THE ABSOLUTE BEST we've ever had - they're very clean, cook really fast too. We get the smallest we can get which will average about 11-12 lbs, perfect for us because we'll have a good portion to freeze and enjoy later throughout the winter for turkey soup or do the meal all over again. Left overs are as good as they are on the big day this Thursday.

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CAMOGIRL — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 12:19:17 GMT

I bought a 13 lb frozen Butterball.

(We also have a 6 lb honey ham from a local ham place here.)

Really downsized on the turkey this year - did not really want leftovers this year for a change!!

And, I use an oven bag - cooks faster and comes out real tender and juicy every time!!