Who's got the best turkey deal this thanksgiving? [NJ]

corvette_johnny · November 17, 2018, 4:58am

So this is turning into the NJ thanksgiving thread. Who is going to post some turkey day photos?

corvette_johnny · November 17, 2018, 5:00am

The NJ folk welcome all food fans feel free to share some turkey day love

gcaggiano · November 17, 2018, 5:04am

You can count on me. Here’s how last year’s went…

potd2

corvette_johnny · November 17, 2018, 5:08am

Aw. What a cute and well behaved cat! (unless I missed the second before he/she pounced onto the table lol)

gcaggiano · November 17, 2018, 5:22am

No, he’s (Lawrence) actually just an observer most of the time. He will stalk “people food” but then when given some, he usually just sniffs it or picks at it before walking away. Though he does have an affinity for Costco rotisserie chicken…

corvette_johnny · November 17, 2018, 5:30am

Those costco chickens make some great soup!

@fershore do you use straight charcoal?

I haven’t smoked a turkey in a few years. I might do one this year but it is a lot of work.

Rooster · November 17, 2018, 12:13pm

thanksgiving price comparison article.

MsBean · November 19, 2018, 2:32am

So far this Thanksgiving season I’ve cooked 2 whole turkeys, 3 bone-in breasts, 6 thighs, 4 legs and 4 wings. Just a few more thighs and wings before I finish off with my own turkey on Thursday.

BossaNova · November 19, 2018, 2:42am

Yes, I heard about this. Did @NotJrvedivici finish it all in the allotted 90 minutes?

gcaggiano · November 19, 2018, 3:57am

Anyone doing a turducken? I have a friend whose family is and she is going to save me a piece. Never had it before.

Roro1831 · November 19, 2018, 4:09am

I’ve had it many times before back home. I did one once up here and most people loved it. It all depends on the type of stuffing.

I think I will do one next year, maybe change that to Xmas this year

MsBean · November 19, 2018, 11:28am

DAMN! I forgot to turn on the official timer.

coll · November 19, 2018, 1:55pm

If you have Aldi’s there: I gave up on the ShopRite when I saw I wasn’t going to make $400. Then I saw an ad for Aldi, Butterballs of all sizes for 87 cents. And you didn’t have to buy anything else. I picked up three! The ShopRite wasn’t a name brand anyway.

heidicooksandbakes · November 19, 2018, 2:29pm

Wow, you get the gold star for turkey cooking!

fershore · November 19, 2018, 7:04pm

Weber gas grill

MsBean · November 20, 2018, 12:36am

It’s all work related. We prepare all sorts of Thanksgiving related food from the beginning of November through Thanksgiving day.

joonjoon · November 20, 2018, 3:38am

Aww man I guess I missed out on the 19c turkey. Popped in today and the cheapest was like 59c or something.

Looks like best deal at this point is Acme for 39c if anyone is interested.

heidicooksandbakes · November 20, 2018, 3:00pm

Aha! I thought you were an uber turkey lover!!

gracieggg · November 20, 2018, 3:26pm

I sympathize deeply with your mother and conniption fits during/while cooking.

How does it work slow cooking a turkey? I’m not really into turkey but this is interesting to me. Might be a good way to do a turkey breast for lunch meat…

corvette_johnny · November 20, 2018, 5:06pm

Does anyone have a “go to” turkey brand or do you simply shop on price? I’m not sure I could tell the difference between any brands but butterballs seem to come out well. I’m sure it’s probably mental.

I think the brine is the number one factor in producing a great turkey for me.