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From birds to brines, bastings and broths, we’re experts on all things turkey. Find the perfect fresh (never frozen!) turkey to cook from scratch, or save time with our fully cooked, heat-and-serve turkeys. We also have all the tools and seasonings you need to serve a stunning entrée, like brine, seasonings, cheesecloth and twine. Not sure how to carve your bird? Follow our carving tips for a flawless execution!
The Fresh Market only carries fresh turkeys that do not require defrosting (or taking up residence in your refrigerator for days).
To ensure a moist, succulent bird, it all starts with how it’s been raised. The Fresh Market’s turkeys are raised in a stress-free environment, with plenty of room to roam in comfortable barns. Our farmers use holistic practices to promote their well-being, which helps keep them healthy without ever having to use antibiotics.
The care given to raising them and feeding them an all-vegetarian diet, translates in their unmatched taste and tenderness.
Here are the Turkey Varieties at The Fresh Market
Fresh Whole Antibiotic Free Turkey Available in 10-14 lb, 16-20 lb, 20-24 lb
Fresh Bone-In Antibiotic Free Turkey Breast Avg. weight 8 lb
Fresh Boneless Antibiotic Free Turkey Breast Avg. weight 2.5 lb
Organic Fresh Whole Turkey Available in 16-20 lb
Choosing & Cooking A Fresh Turkey The average size turkey bought by our guests is 16-pounds. The recommendation is to plan on one and a half pounds of meat per person. So if you are only having a small gathering, consider buying a breast versus the whole bird.
Cooking times vary depending on whether you prefer to stuff your bird, but the general rule is 15 minutes per pound, so a 16-pound bird can take four hours to cook at 325 degrees. The key is to cook it until a meat thermometer registers 165° (take temp at thigh, wing and thickest part of breast). Also allow 30 minutes of resting time after the bird comes out of the oven to allow the juices to re-absorb into the meat (or you will lose all that basting work you did if you carve it too soon!).
Unstuffed Turkey Stuffed Turkey 8-12 lb | 2¾ to 3 hours 8-12 lb | 3 to 3½ hours 12-14 lb | 3 to 3¾ hours 12-14 lb | 3½ to 4 hours 14-18 lb | 3¾ to 4¼ hours 14-18 lb | 4 to 4¼ hours 18-20 lb | 4¼ to 4½ hours 18-20 lb | 4¼ to 4¾ hours 20-24 lb | 4½ to 5 hours 20-24 lb | 4¾ to 5¼ hours
You can save time and cut down on the cooking stress by purchasing one of our fully-cooked turkeys, that are pre-basted with an exclusive brine that ensures great tasting, moist meat. Our stores sold close to 30,000 pre-cooked turkeys last year to rave reviews!
Fully Cooked Turkey A perfectly-cooked Holiday staple, without all the mess and fuss! Simply heat and serve. Reheating may take 1 – 3 hours. Please see reheating instructions for details. 10-12 lb
Fully Cooked Organic Turkey Our organic turkey is fully cooked, ready to heat and serve. Sourced from birds that are fed a 100% non-GMO, vegetarian diet with no antibiotics ever, every bite is moist and flavorful. Requires cooking. 9-11 lb
Boneless Turkey Breast This fully cooked turkey breast is moist, delicious and bursting with oven-roasted flavor. The all-natural meat comes from whole muscle and is antibiotic-free. Reheating may take 1 – 2 hours. Please see reheating instructions for details. 2.5 lb
To brine or baste? Cook in a bag or on a pan? Whatever way you prefer, we have all the essentials you need to roast a delicious, flavorful turkey with ease. If you’re brining your bird and not sure where to start, read on for our step-by-step brining guide.
Here are some of our favorite products to take your turkey to the next level!
This salt-free seasoning is made with rosemary, ginger, sage, oregano, marjoram, thyme and pepper. Season your bird before roasting for flavor in every bite.
Created especially for chicken and turkey, this enticing rub features a blend of sage, rosemary, oregano, thyme and Hudson Valley salt.
Crafted with rosemary, thyme, vanilla and peppercorns, our brine is flavorful and fragrant. Use it to simplify the brining process and serve up a succulent turkey, without fail.
This BPA-free plastic brine bag is resealable, gusseted and super sturdy – it can hold up to a 24 lb turkey! Best of all? It’s reusable so you can wash it and use it next year!
Made with 100% natural, biodegradable cotton fiber, this cheesecloth is perfect for locking in flavor when cooking your turkey.
When cooking a turkey, twine is your best friend. This twine is made with organic, unbleached cotton. Use it to secure the legs of your turkey and ensure even cooking. It also makes for a lovely presentation!
If you’ve volunteered to cook the turkey this year, be sure to brine your bird. Brine is a basic salt-and-water solution that helps your turkey retain more moisture and flavor throughout the cooking process. Giving your bird a long, luxurious brine bath is a simple way to guard against dry meat. All it takes is a little planning ahead, and you’ll have your best turkey yet. Here are some of our essential brining tips:
Cook Like A Chef >> Tip from Chef Jarrod: Invest in a digital thermometer. If there's one thing I would love to see in every kitchen across America, it's an easy-to-use, digital read probe thermometer. Even if you're just checking the proper doneness of poultry, it's worth the investment.
The ritual of carving the holiday turkey is a time-honored tradition. But sometimes it can be a challenge. (After all, it could have been a year since your last carving session!) We recommend carving in the privacy of your own kitchen rather than at the table. That way, you can remove the meat before slicing it up, allow guests to enjoy more of the coveted crispy skin, and have the platter presentation-ready before you bring it out. Keep reading for more turkey carving tips.
Roasting Time: Stuffed, 10-12 minutes per pound. Unstuffed, 12-15 minutes per pound.