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Turkey Breast--Which Brand is Best?

I am going to order a turkey breast to smoke this weekend and wanted to know if you have a favorite between Honeysuckle White and Butterball?  Those are my choices, so I thought I'd ask.

 

We might help some people getting ready for Thanksgiving too with recommendations and recipes!

 

Thanks!

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Re: Turkey Breast--Which Brand is Best?

I buy Honeysuckle White. In fact I have mine for Thanksgiving already as it seems like the closer to Thanksgiving when you really need it, there are none to be found of any brand. I usually start to look in Oct.

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Re: Turkey Breast--Which Brand is Best?

@catter70:  I usually buy Honeysuckle White as well. Smart idea to buy now.

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Re: Turkey Breast--Which Brand is Best?

BUTTERBALL.......anytime we stray from that choice we are almost always disappointed.

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Re: Turkey Breast--Which Brand is Best?

I prefer Butterball. 🦃

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Re: Turkey Breast--Which Brand is Best?

Honeysuckle White or an alternative protein.

What is good for the goose today will also be good for the gander tomorrow.
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Re: Turkey Breast--Which Brand is Best?

Trader Joe's carries Empire Kosher.  It's wonderful.  No added salt or any other injections.  

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Re: Turkey Breast--Which Brand is Best?

They are already in short supply, so I ordered a Honeysuckle White with my grocery order. Out of stock on so many brands at many stores.

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Re: Turkey Breast--Which Brand is Best?

I stick to Honeysuckle White.   

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Re: Turkey Breast--Which Brand is Best?

I would do a Butterball no brining required

 

It's Thursday, how are you going to get that defrosted to put in a smoker?   Usually 3-4 days in the frig. unless you are doing a waterbath in the sink?