Turkey

In Canada, turkeys are NOT given hormones or steroids. These have been prohibited for over 30 years. It is scientific advancements such as selective breeding,… Read More »Is Turkey Hormone Free In Canada?

Many consumers think that washing their turkey will remove bacteria and make it safer. However, it’s virtually impossible to wash bacteria off the bird. Instead,… Read More »Why Should You Not Wash A Turkey Before Cooking?

Brining is soaking your turkey in salted water for many hours or overnight. The turkey absorbs some of the water while soaking in your brining… Read More »What Does It Mean To Brine A Turkey?

All Butterball turkeys are Grade A. Turkeys that earn Grade A status are usually slaughtered between 4 to 6 months of age. Are Butterball turkeys… Read More »Is Butterball Turkey Grade A?

(It may still use them in low doses for disease prevention.) But according to the Poultry Science Association, many turkey producers typically add antibiotics to… Read More »Are Turkeys Raised With Antibiotics?

It has been illegal to give hormones or steroids to turkeys, chickens, or other poultry since the 1950s. There are no hormones approved by the… Read More »Are Steroids Used In Turkey?

If a turkey has been pre-brined, it should say so right on the packaging. Turkeys labeled as “basted”, “self-basted”, “kosher”, or “enhanced” are typically brined… Read More »How Do I Know If My Turkey Is Pre Brined?

The birds take just a minute or two to drain all their blood. The feathers are loosened. Once the blood has been entirely drained from… Read More »Do You Drain The Blood From A Turkey?

Thaw in refrigerator (not at room temperature). Place unopened roast on a tray in refrigerator for 1½ to 2 days, or until thawed. To thaw… Read More »How Long Does It Take To Defrost A 20 Lb Butterball Turkey?

Use a fresh (i.e. non-frozen) turkey. The reason for this is that most frozen turkeys are typically injected with a sodium solution to help them… Read More »Should You Brine A Turkey That Has Been Injected?