Does it pay to wait?
Whether you like itsmoked, deep-fried, ordry-brined, one thing’s for certainyou better have that bird.
When To Buy Frozen Turkeys
Loranger shares thatfrozen turkeyscan be purchased several weeks in advance.
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That’s assuming you’ve got enough room in your freezer to store it, of course.
She adds, “Just verify you have enough time tothaw your turkeybefore the big day.”
Butterball recommends thawing in the refrigeratorone day for every four poundsof turkey.
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According tofoodsafety.gov, a frozen, never-thawed turkey will last a year in the freezer.
Then, pick it up within the week before Thanksgiving.
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More expensive than supermarket turkeys, they can also be much more delicious.
One such top bird is theKellyBronze.
The time to order is as soon as you’ve got the option to.
We normally sell out of the popular weights the first week in November."
Tracking down in-stock heritage birds can be tricky, especially the later in the season it gets.
Whatever kind of turkey you want, the best bet is not to wait too long.
Withseveral retailers lowering turkey pricesthis year, you’d better believe that shoppers will be out and about.
Good luck and Happy Thanksgiving!
