These organic, free-range turkeys are shipped overnight direct from Willie Bird Turkeys in Sonoma County, California. Mine arrived in a styrofoam cooler with ice packs tucked beneath, around, and above the turkey to keep it safely cool. The turkeys are fresh (not frozen) and come pre-brined.
How do you cook a Willie Bird turkey?
Heat the same as whole smoked turkey, 10-15 minutes per pound in a 325F oven, in a covered roaster. For a 3-5 pound boneless turkey breast, heat approximately 1-1.5 hours.
How do you cook William Sonoma Willie Bird?
Bring the bird to room temperature. Place it, breast side up, on a rack in a roasting pan and roast at 400°F for 30 minutes.
How do you cook a Willie pre brined turkey?
Serving Instructions
Season bird to taste. Preheat oven to 325°F. Place turkey in a roaster uncovered and heat for 1 1/2 hours. After 1 1/2 hours, cover turkey with foil and increase oven temperature to 350°F.
What are the best turkeys to buy for Thanksgiving?
The Best Turkeys to Order Online, at a Glance
- Best Overall: Fossil Farms Whole Bird Turkey.
- Best Fresh Turkey: Meat N’ Bone Thanksgiving Amish Turkey.
- Best Free-Range Turkey: D’Artagnan Organic Turkey.
- Best Heritage Turkey: Elmwood Stock Farm Organic Heritage Turkey.
- Best Turkey Roast: Rastelli’s Oven-Ready Turkey Roast.
Are Willie Bird Turkeys worth it?
All in all, this was some darn good turkey. I probably did everything a person could do to mess it up, and the turkey still turned out moist, tender, and flavorful. These are expensive turkeys, no way around it; but if you’re looking for an organic, free-range turkey, I think these Willie Birds are a good choice.
Does Costco carry Diestel turkey?
Diestel turkeys are from California and usually not found in the Midwest and eastern stores. They sell many types of turkey but the ones I saw at Costco where already cooked.
? Additional Turkeys.
| Just Cook Citrus Herb Spatchcock Turkey | $3.89/lb |
|---|---|
| Diestel Oven Roasted Cooked Whole Turkey | $5.29/lb |
What happened to Willie birds?
Sonoma Valley lost one of its iconic agricultural businesses earlier this summer when Willie Bird Turkeys was sold to Diestel Family Ranch of Sonora for an undisclosed price. Willie Bird’s processing plant in Schellville has closed, and the once-bustling 7.5-acre property is now vacant.
Are Willie Bird Turkeys organic?
Willie Bird Fresh Free-Range Organic Turkey | Williams Sonoma.
What is pre brined turkey?
A process in which a whole turkey is soaked in a salt and water solution for a period of time for the purpose of moistening the meat and enhancing the flavor.
Should you buy pre-brined turkey?
Make sure it’s not pre-brined
It’s not unheard-of for store bought turkeys to be injected with brine to impart moisture. If you see a label that has ingredients other than turkey, your bird may be pre-brined. If you brine a pre-brined turkey, you will end up with a very salty Thanksgiving centerpiece.
Does Costco have brined turkeys?
Whole turkeys have arrived at Costco! There are at least 3 options available. One of them is this Fra’mani Diestel Whole Brined and Seasoned Turkey. These turkeys have already been brined and seasoned so they’re oven ready.
Are Butterball turkeys pre-brined?
You don’t realize that many turkeys are pre-brined.
That frozen Butterball “Contains up to 8% of a solution of Water, Salt, Spices, and Natural Flavor.” That means Butterball did the brining already in order to extend the shelf life of the turkey.
Should I get a fresh or frozen turkey?
Fresh or frozen
There is no difference in quality between a fresh and frozen turkey. The difference is in the way the birds leave the processing plant, according to the National Turkey Federation.
Are fresh turkeys frozen?
A turkey is considered “fresh” only if it has never been chilled below 26°F to assure consumers that the turkey they buy has never been frozen. Turkeys chilled at 0°F must be labeled “frozen.” If a turkey is stored between the 25°F – 1°F, it may or may not be labeled “previously frozen.”
Why are Butterball turkeys better?
With more than half of holiday cooks stuffing their turkey, Butterball turkeys have a natural leg tuck using the skin to hold the legs in place and make it easier to stuff. There are no plastic or metal locks in a Butterball turkey ensuring you won’t have to worry about a hot metal clip when you remove your stuffing.
Where are Willie Bird Turkeys raised?
Although the 85,000 or so Willie Birds raised each year are divided among four Sonoma County ranches, most of them live on a 400-acre, oak- dotted ranch built in the hills just east of Santa Rosa. Walter, Benedetti’s father and longtime Petaluma turkey breeder, bought the place in 1956.
How big a turkey should I buy for 6 adults?
What Size Turkey Should you Buy?
| People | Turkey Size |
|---|---|
| 6 | 6-9 lbs |
| 8 | 8-12 lbs |
| 10 | 10-15 lbs |
| 12 | 12-18 lbs |
How big of a turkey do I need?
The USDA suggests one pound of turkey per person. We’ve previously suggested about 1 1/2 pounds for each diner to allow for leftovers. (See below recipes that will use your excess turkey.)
Are Costco turkeys fresh or frozen?
The supermarket is offering a selection of premium, fresh, organic turkeys in their frozen meat section, but Costco’s organic turkeys are priced at $2.99 per pound.
What brand is Costco turkey?
Kirkland Signature Oven Roasted Turkey Breast, Sliced, 14 oz, 3-count.
