It’s the week before T-day – what? you haven’t pre-ordered your turkey!
Confused about what kind?
Heritage, Free-Range, Organic, Kosher, those band of wild turkeys roaming the hood, any ol’ cheap big bird at the super?
In all my turkey eating days, I have tried cheapo supermarket branded birds, Butterball and Foster Farms…
Then I became a food snob and tried Willie Bird, Diestel, Trader Joe’s Kosher, Trader Joe’s natural and a Heritage.
Hands down, I love my free range Diestel. Moist and full of good rich turkey flavor.
Willie Birds come in a very close 2nd.
Heritage – not as meaty, meat is dark and while tasty – quite pricey (boy did I hear it from Mom last year…and still).
TJ’s turkey’s are a great buy but it wasn’t as moist as the Diestel and flavor wise – I’d call it turkey lite.
Since I have to make about a gallon of gravy this year I bought a whole TJ turkey, boned out the breast and saved the thighs. The remaining carcass went into the oven until golden brown and made into a rich brown turkey stock.
On my list to try is Mary’s Free Range(they sure raise some tasty chickens) – maybe after T-day or next year.
As for the merry band of turkey’s roaming the hood…no worries guys – you’re safe from me!
