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Re: It looks like a turkey roll??

I checked on line today for turkey dinners from Boston Market and they charge $120 for a whole turkey, spinach dip and crackers, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, cranberry relish, rolls, and a pie.  I think this Martha Stewart order is way too expensive for what you get.  I would have to get 2 orders to feed just my 6 people.......

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Re: It looks like a turkey roll??

When I buy a turkey breast, it weighs in at about 8 pounds and that includes the carcass which accounts for a substantial amount of the weight.
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Re: It looks like a turkey roll??

@pupwhipped  That's the first thing I thought about when I saw the TSV. Looked like a processed pushed together roll.  I was looking at the video of the TSV and noticed when the slicing got closer to the middle you could see what appeared to be a thinner piece rolled or tucked under the fatter part.  So it does appear to be a real really, really, big turkey breast.

 

Still, I can't afford $100.

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Re: It looks like a turkey roll??

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@Nicnacsmommy wrote:

Do the math. It doesn't add up. A turkey has two breast. That's 8 and 1/2 pounds of just breast meat on one turkey. Even with a turkey that weighs 20 pounds, the poor thing would fall beak down in the dirt. I started years ago making just Turkey Breast and none of mine have ever been shaped like Marthas.

 


OMG!  Best observation of all time!

 

ETA: when we want just a bit of turkey, I'll pick up a turkey breast from Honey Baked Ham store. Yes, they offer turkey breast, already cooked in smoked or regular glazed.

 

Pop leftovers in the freezer or make turkey rice soup.

 

 

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Re: It looks like a turkey roll??


@Nicnacsmommy wrote:

Do the math. It doesn't add up. A turkey has two breast. That's 8 and 1/2 pounds of just breast meat on one turkey. Even with a turkey that weighs 20 pounds, the poor thing would fall beak down in the dirt. I started years ago making just Turkey Breast and none of mine have ever been shaped like Marthas.

 


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Re: It looks like a turkey roll??

If as stated that the turkey is hormone/antibiotic free, etc., then the price is great!  Each year, we order a turkey from one of the farmers at our town's farmers market.  We will pay between 70-90 for a small turkey, 10-12 pounds and it is cut in half, vertically, as we request.  The turkeys are hormone/antibiotic free and grass/grain fed. They are allowed to roam outside.  The taste  is wonderful and worth the price.  I would order the TSV but we want dark and white meat.  

 

Williams Sonoma (we purchased their turkeys previously) has similar turkey breasts without sides or butter that begin at $79.95 and up (with sides). They, too, are great. If you don't, I would encourage you to try meat that is grass/grain fed, hormone and antibiotic free, and not raised in the large farms.   

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Re: It looks like a turkey roll??

Just a follow up to all who replied. Turkey roll look be d@mned. Ha! I caved and ordered one...got the spinach and mac and cheese combo. I will try to remember to give an honest review after we eat it for Thanksgiving. I sure hope it is good. Unlike a lot of people, I LOVE turkey.

 

Thanks again to everyone who took the time to reply to me!

 

pup