No Reservations Needed
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Fresh birds a plenty!
No Reservations Needed 🦃 Fresh birds a plenty!
LET’s TALK TURKEY
Fresh turkeys will be available on a first come first serve basis. But never fear, we have ordered a LOT of birds both organic and non-organic/non-GMO.
Turkeys will be ready to pick up in-store November 18th.
Turkeys Available in Store
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$3.99 LB
Mary's Free-Range turkeys are raised on healthful grains and allowed to roam in areas four times the size of areas provided by the average commercial turkey ranch. Their high-protein diet provides the optimal amount of nutrients for the turkey to grow into bigger and more flavorful turkeys than those typically found at the supermarket.
NO Antibiotics Ever
Non-GMO Corn and Soybean Meal
NO Animal By-Products
NO Pesticide Treated Grains
NO Grains Grown with Chemical Fertilizers
GAP Rated Step 3Available starting November 18th, these birds will be located in the Meat Department. The fish cold case will become Turkey central for Thanksgiving.
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$5.49 LB
Mary's Certified Organic are an additional step up the ladder in humane farming practices. These Turkeys have freedom to move about and receive a premium diet void of any chemical simulator. Certified organic feeds must be certified by the USDA, and everything that goes into them must be certified as well. Mary's Organic Turkey feed contains:
NO Antibiotics Ever
Non-GMO Corn and Soybean Meal
NO Animal By-Products
NO Pesticide Treated Grains
NO Grains Grown with Chemical Fertilizers
GAP Rated Step 3Available starting November 18th, these birds will be located in the Meat Department. The fish cold case will become Turkey central for Thanksgiving.
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$2.99 LB
THESE ARE FROZEN BIRDS
Each Ferndale Market turkey has been raised antibiotic-free and with room to roam on a family farm in Minnesota. Naturally processed with no additives, Ferndale Market frozen whole turkeys are the perfect tradition for your holiday meal and all year-round! Make sure to try them in the smoker, on the grill, and in the deep fryer!
NO antibiotics or artificial growth promotants
No Additives or Fillers
No Chemicals or Nitrates
Available starting November 1st, these birds will be located in the Meat Department freezer.
Turkey FAQs
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A great place to start is 1 pound for each person. This gives everyone about 10 ounces of cooked turkey!
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We will have frozen turkeys available after Thanksgiving, but we will not stock any more fresh turkeys. We also sell and encourage pre-orders on the following: duck, beef rib roast, lamb, spiral hams, and salmon.
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A Fresh Turkey has never been at a temperature below 26° F since turkey meat begins to freeze at that temperature. Fresh turkeys are stored below 38-40° for optimum food safety. A Frozen turkey has been cooled to 0°. Most frozen turkeys have been “flash frozen,” which means the turkey was quickly taken to a frozen state to ensure optimum freshness when thawed.
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The recommended oven temperature for cooking a turkey is 325°F (165°C). This temperature allows the turkey to cook evenly and thoroughly while also developing a beautifully browned skin. Cooking at this temperature is generally safe and produces delicious results.
Here are some key temperature guidelines for cooking a turkey:
Internal Temperature of the Turkey: The turkey should reach a minimum internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh. It's important to use a meat thermometer to check the temperature. The breast meat can be slightly lower, at 160°F (71°C), but the thigh temperature is the most critical for safety.
Roasting Time: Typically, you can estimate about 15-20 minutes of cooking time per pound of turkey at 325°F. However, it's crucial to rely on the meat thermometer to determine when your turkey is fully cooked rather than relying solely on time estimates.
By cooking your turkey at 325°F and monitoring the internal temperature, you'll ensure that it's safe to eat and deliciously tender and moist. -
8-12 lbs................... 2 3/4 - 3 hrs
12-14 lbs.................. 3 - 3 3/4 hrs
14-18 lbs............. 3 3/4 - 4 1/4 hrs
18-20 lbs............ 4 1/4 - 4 1/2 hrs
20-24 lbs.........……. 4.5 - 5 hrs
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Turkeys will be good at refrigerated temps for up to 14 days. Turkeys come to us shell frozen, meaning they were brought close to frozen temperatures to allow for optimal storage.
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This year we have a NEW frozen bird option from Ferndale Market. We are happy to be able to offer a great bird for a great price.
Frozen birds will be available starting November 1st in the Meat Department Freezer.
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Yes, but give appropriate time to fully defrost your turkey before you cook it.
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We will have turkey breast ready to go all of the time and we will be cutting for the case. If you need something specific, thighs, hindquarters, spatchcock, or deboned, please fill out a Hold Order Form.
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Global Animal Partnership’s 5-Step Animal Welfare Rating Program was developed with the animal’s welfare as the primary focus. But what does farm animal welfare mean? GAP defines animal welfare as 3 overlapping components that together with good management and genetics, contribute to good farm animal welfare:
Health & Productivity – raising animals so that they’re healthy and productive with good quality feed and water, shelter, and free from disease, illness and injury (but treating any animals that get sick).
Natural Living – raising animals in environments that allow them to express their natural behaviors effectively – both indoors and outdoors
Emotional Well Being – raising animals in environments that provide them the ability to be inquisitive, happy and playful and minimize boredom, frustration, fear, stress and pain, as much as possible.
By defining animal welfare, this helps us to identify and improve farming and ranching systems and practices. We then translate these systems into standards for each species under our GAP 5-Step® Animal Welfare Rating program.