Turkey Talk

[trublu992]

Need some good places to buy a turkey. I'm talking butcher/farmer resources etc.. Really tired of traditional superstore choices.

Any suggestions?

[MissMarple]

1. Well, I'm in Colorado, but I buy mine at Whole Foods.

And I get two smaller birds about the same size. I think they stay more moist. Happy Turkey Day!

[pansypoo53219]

2. i can order fresh unfrozen turkey whole + just brests at ray's on loomis.

7 lbs min too big so freeze 1/2, make 1/2.

[mopinko]

3. try the farmers markets

there is usually at least one meat purveyor, and they always have turkeys this time of year.
paulina market is one place that gets good turkeys, but the live poultry places are usually good, too.
we will order our this week. i will try to remember to post the info.

[trublu992]

4. Thanks

There are live poultry places in Chicago Metro?

[mopinko]

5. quite a few.

i think the backyard poultry trend has helped them out, as most will butcher any chicken you bring them.
there is one at about lawrence and california, and one on western and devon.
i think there are some in pilsen, but don't know any in particular.

[MerryBlooms]

6. John's Live Poultry has very good reviews

http://local.yahoo.com/info-26558511-john-s-live-poultry-chicago;_ylt=AoX.KZaluUzFf7iflOjpZv.HNcIF;_ylv=3?csz=Chicago%2C+IL

[trublu992]

7. Thanks