Where To Buy Turkey Online This Year (2024)
Oct 01, 2023, Updated Oct 23, 2024
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There are a number of amazing places to buy quality turkeys online. Whether you want a heritage turkey or something organic, we have a list of our favorite places to buy a turkey online. And no matter where you source it, make it easy and pre-order so it’s ready to pick up.
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- Consider pre-ordering your Thanksgiving and Christmas turkeys early.
- Online sourcing gives you access to quality turkey that are raised and processed humanely.
- Take advantage of sitewide sales for free shipping or cart discounts to maximize savings.
- We have ordered and tested the turkeys included in this article.
D’Artagnan
D’Artagnan has been a supplier of amazing New York City restaurants for decades and takes great care in sourcing their meat from small farms all over the world. They are our hands down the best place to buy online turkeys. The turkeys have great flavor and you know you are supporting a small farm.
Further, they have plenty of options to select from ranging from heritage breeds to organic chickens.
Diestel Turkey
This Colorado based family owned company has been making fresh and frozen turkey for decades. The turkeys are raised through regenerative agriculture practices which means they focus on great land management and turkey flock quality. From organic to pre-brined turkeys, Diestel is a quality rancher to feature on your holiday table.
Crowd Cow
Often known for their beef, this year Crowd Cow has some great online turkey sourced from Amish farmers in the United States and even a pre-order feature. These high quality turkeys come in a variety of sizes.
Fossil Farms
Fossil Farms is a small ranch in New Jersey, focused on healthy and sustainable alternatives to conventional red meat. From ostrich to game birds, Fossil Farms is a great option if looking for sustainably raised turkeys online. They ship directly to you, as well as chefs all over the US.
Meat N’ Bone Amish Turkeys
Grab a Midwest-raised turkey from Meat N’ Bone. Raised in Amish poultry houses with free access to pasture, feed, and water. You can take 15% off with the code GOTMYTURKEY. No hormones, feed is free of corn, soy, and animal byproducts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Unlike prior years, 2024 will have an abundance of turkeys. But pre-ordering the bird you want is an ideal way to avoid the lines.
Yes, there a numerous suppliers and better grocery stores that will allow you to pre-order your turkey and it is recommended this year. Or consider sourcing from online retailers.
Plan 1 1/2 pound of turkey per person pre cook weight. A 12 to 15 pound turkey is great for 6 to 8 people. A 15 to 18-pound turkey is great for 8 to 10 people. And for larger crowds consider two smaller turkeys so they can cook faster and less chance of drying out.
Costco is probably one of the more cost effective places to buy turkey. Be sure to go early and follow the thawing protocol for frozen turkeys. Closer to the holiday they may have fresh turkey available.
Place the turkey in the refrigerator 3 days prior to cooking it or 3 days prior to brining it. If you received a last minute frozen turkey you can quick thaw by placing the turkey in a large stock pot with ice and running cold water but it is not recommended.
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