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Honeysuckle or Butterball?

bargainsgirl — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 13:32:07 GMT

Is there any difference between turkey brands?

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Sunshine Kate — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 13:48:28 GMT

@bargainsgirl wrote:
Is there any difference between turkey brands?

I most always buy Butterball. Once in awhile I'll switch to another brand, but always go back to Butterball.

I'm not sure I've tried Honeysuckle. Will be watching your post for what others say.

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Miss Pepsi — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 13:51:10 GMT

Whichever is cheapest. I have had outstanding luck with both brands

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I am still oxox — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 14:05:49 GMT

I live in suburban NYC and never have seen a Honeysuckle Turkey

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sann — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 14:39:14 GMT

I've had both in my opinion Butterball is the best🦃

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ScrapHappy — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 16:01:51 GMT

I purchased a Honeysuckle turkey breast this year because that's all there was at the time in the store. I've never had one before but heard they're good. Fingers crossed.

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wagirl — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 16:15:00 GMT

I like fresh birds---no injected stuff in them.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 16:16:39 GMT

@bargainsgirl wrote:
Is there any difference between turkey brands?

I honestly don’t think it matters. I’ve purchased both in the past. This year we’re having Butterball because that’s what Costco had in their freezer case.

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ECBG — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 18:23:43 GMT

I cooked Butterball once and thought their butter had an odd flavor. I know all about safety with handling poultry as well as taught it, so flavor was the issue. I never bought Butterball again.

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RedTop — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 22:39:14 GMT

I prefer the Honeysuckle White brand, or the fresh turkey breasts at Kroger. Probably haven't bought Butterball brand more than 2x in 46 years.

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haddon9 — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 22:41:29 GMT

I used to buy Butterball. Now I get fresh organic turkey from the local farm. They are expensive but we love the taste!

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chickenbutt — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 22:44:32 GMT

I think there's a difference from brand to brand. Maybe not a huge one, however.

I like to buy Diestal brand which is farmed and sold specifically for Raley's grocery stores. It's a west coast grocery chain. The brand is outstanding.

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MissMadi — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 22:53:14 GMT

Neither for my family. I buy just fresh turkeys from a local farmer. Just a huge difference.

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nana59 — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 23:00:55 GMT

after the gravy goes on....i can't taste the difference....it could be a piece of cardboard, and it would taste good to me.......lol.....

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Bri369 — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 23:44:21 GMT

@ECBG wrote:
I cooked Butterball once and thought their butter had an odd flavor. I know all about safety with handling poultry as well as taught it, so flavor was the issue. I never bought Butterball again.

Butterball turkeys don't contain butter.

Or are you talking about a brand of butter?

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PA Mom-mom — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 23:49:11 GMT

@bargainsgirl I've always done a Shady Brook fresh turkey, but this year I'm trying an Empire kosher turkey. I've heard so many good things about it and will report back.

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Toppers3 — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 11:31:50 GMT

@Miss Pepsi wrote:
Whichever is cheapest. I have had outstanding luck with both brands

I personally don't think that it matters, either.

I think that it will probably just come down to someone's personal preference after they've tried the turkey.

I also think that it comes down to how you season it and prepare it, like do you oven roast it, slow cook it, deep fry it, smoke it or grill it, you know?

I've had all of the major brands over the years, plus the store brand turkeys and I've found them all to be good.

I've made Butterball, Honeysuckle, and Jennie-O--all good.

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10sluvr — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 14:27:19 GMT

honeysuckle for us, for the last 3 yrs. Go with what you can afford, not overcooking, any brand is important, too.

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MissMadi — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 15:33:55 GMT

It was mentioned about Butterball and the butter in the turkeys.

Quote:

In an interview with the AP, Butterball CEO Rod Brenneman clears up an apparently widely held misconception about the butter content of his company’s birds:

Many people think Butterball turkeys have butter in them, but they don’t. Basically the name came about because of their plump size and golden color. We’re proud of the Butterball name. There is no talk or joke about being a butterball at this company. Only about our turkeys. They’re plump.

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Katcat1 — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 15:51:11 GMT

@bargainsgirl I have had some excellent turkeys as long as they have the plug in. I do not want a natural turkey that you have to baste. Butterball is nice but Inever tried the other one. As long as you buy a brand name with the plug you will be okay.