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Chicken sized turkeys for Thanksgiving
Posted on 11/3/23 at 12:31 pm
Posted on 11/3/23 at 12:31 pm
Has anyone else noticed that a lot of these turkeys which purport to have initially been 14 to 16 pounds somehow shrink to 8 pounds in the box when you pick them up? When I asked them to weigh one, they turned red and stated that this loss is normal due to the cooking process. But a 40 to 50% loss from cooking seems excessive to me - my recollection was that there was a 20 - 25% reduction from cooking. I suspect that they are just falsely claiming a weight and then shorting us.
I would bet that our friend Tulane/LSU would know how this really works.
I would bet that our friend Tulane/LSU would know how this really works.
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Posted on 11/3/23 at 12:33 pm to Rabby
Todd graves has been buying up all the turkey farms in secret the last 5 years
Posted on 11/3/23 at 12:35 pm to Rabby
Small price to pay for hiring out the most menial tasks.
Posted on 11/3/23 at 12:35 pm to Rabby
Dark Brandon’s fault
Posted on 11/3/23 at 12:38 pm to Rabby
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Has anyone else noticed that a lot of these turkeys which purport to have initially been 14 to 16 pounds somehow shrink to 8 pounds in the box when you pick them up?
You must be getting those jive turkeys.
Posted on 11/3/23 at 12:40 pm to Rabby
50% for the big guy
Posted on 11/3/23 at 12:46 pm to Rabby
I bet you complain when you buy your 1/4-pounders at McD's also!
Turkeys are typically brined and injected causing fluid to be absorbed into the meat. Most, if not all of that fluid is released during the cooking process resulting in the dry bland meat that so many people have been brainwashed to love.
Cook your bird yourself and you'll see.
Turkeys are typically brined and injected causing fluid to be absorbed into the meat. Most, if not all of that fluid is released during the cooking process resulting in the dry bland meat that so many people have been brainwashed to love.
Cook your bird yourself and you'll see.
Posted on 11/3/23 at 12:50 pm to Rabby
Posted on 11/3/23 at 12:51 pm to mdomingue
As God is my witness I thought these turkeys were jive.
Posted on 11/3/23 at 12:57 pm to Rabby
They shrink because they dry up when they cook.
Most turkeys when packaged for cooking are sealed in a wrapper with brine. So when you cook them the brine is evaporated also most people will throw out the necks and innards of the bird like the heart and gizzards. Also, some may throw out any extra skin on the turkey. So your Turkey does get skinner when you cook it.
Most turkeys when packaged for cooking are sealed in a wrapper with brine. So when you cook them the brine is evaporated also most people will throw out the necks and innards of the bird like the heart and gizzards. Also, some may throw out any extra skin on the turkey. So your Turkey does get skinner when you cook it.
Posted on 11/3/23 at 1:00 pm to Ziippy
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As God is my witness I thought these turkeys were jive.
Posted on 11/3/23 at 1:03 pm to Rabby
So now they can maximize profits by being able to ship more out, sell more because families will need to buy 2, and farms can house more due to smaller birds
Posted on 11/3/23 at 1:26 pm to Rabby
Turkey sucks anyways. There’s a reason it’s only eaten once a year.
Posted on 11/3/23 at 1:31 pm to deltaland
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Turkey sucks anyways. There’s a reason it’s only eaten once a year.
Yep. We will make a couple of breasts for tradition but it is still fricking turkey.
We usually do a large tenderloin which becomes the centerpiece of the meal. Turkey is basically a side.
This post was edited on 11/3/23 at 1:31 pm
Posted on 11/3/23 at 1:31 pm to deltaland
quote:I eat it about 4 times a year, but mine is injected and the meat gets seasoned.
Turkey sucks anyways. There’s a reason it’s only eaten once a year
Posted on 11/3/23 at 1:43 pm to Rabby
If anyone needs a pre-smoked/finished option for whatever reason, I suggest Greenberg. It's based on cooked weight so no worries about shrinkage pricing.
Greenberg Tyler, TX
Truly the best turkey you'll ever eat. Have no clue what kind of fairy dust or witchcraft is used but it's unreal. Bet some Texas posters here have had it.
Greenberg Tyler, TX
Truly the best turkey you'll ever eat. Have no clue what kind of fairy dust or witchcraft is used but it's unreal. Bet some Texas posters here have had it.
Posted on 11/3/23 at 1:52 pm to Sao
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If anyone needs a pre-smoked/finished option for whatever reason, I suggest Greenberg. It's based on cooked weight so no worries about shrinkage pricing.
Greenberg Tyler, TX
Truly the best turkey you'll ever eat. Have no clue what kind of fairy dust or witchcraft is used but it's unreal. Bet some Texas posters here have had it.
I love them for smoked turkey. Order one every Christmas to have on hand. Makes very tasty smoked turkey gumbo as well.
When they had a fire several years ago, I ordered from another company and the turkey was not nearly as good. It was okay.
Posted on 11/3/23 at 2:13 pm to Gris Gris
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I love them for smoked turkey. Order one every Christmas to have on hand. Makes very tasty smoked turkey gumbo as well.
They are VERY delicious, but Greenburg is VERY proud of those turkeys. We used to get one every year, but when the 15lb hit $100, I had to draw the line. I blame Oprah
Posted on 11/3/23 at 2:16 pm to Sao
Yeah it is good.. lots of pepper seasoning injected.. family makes mint for about three months of the year..
When I moved up there I was looking at houses and went into one and the kitchen was massive.. one wall was nothing but sub zero freezers and fridges.. I asked the agent what the deal was with the kitchen.. she said it was old man Greenbergs house ..
yeah they know their way around a kitchen and good food!
When I moved up there I was looking at houses and went into one and the kitchen was massive.. one wall was nothing but sub zero freezers and fridges.. I asked the agent what the deal was with the kitchen.. she said it was old man Greenbergs house ..
yeah they know their way around a kitchen and good food!
Posted on 11/3/23 at 2:20 pm to Rabby
I bought two 10lb turkeys at Aldi yesterday. Total was like $20-22 bucks. I'll inject, smoke, and vacuum seal. Make stock with the Carcass. That's a lot of gumbo for cheap.
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