Thanksgiving Guide

Give Thanks for delicious ready-to-go Thanksgiving foods from our deli

Available Wednesday, November 25 No Pre-Orders, We’ll Have Plenty!

Roasted Diestel Turkey Breast, Sliced Organic Mashed Potatoes (original and vegan)

Turkey Gravy (wheat-free)

Vegetarian Stuffing Organic Maple Sweet Potatoes Green Bean Casserole Orange-Cranberry Sauce

Vegan Mushroom Gravy (wheat-free)

Don’t Forget Dessert!

Check out our bakery for: Pumpkin Pie • Apple Pie • Cheesecake Pumpkin Bread & more!

s p Ti g n i k o o C y Turke

When cooking your Thanksgiving bird, it’s always good to have a checklist with tips and reminders to cook the perfect turkey.

PREP YOUR TURKEY

CHOOSE THE

SIZE

OF YOUR BIRD:

1-2 LBS PER PERSON

depending on how hungry your crowd is and how many leftovers you’d like.

THAW YOUR TURKEY* This is best done in the refrigerator, or you could immerse it in cold water in your sink and change the water every half hour.

Be sure to count backwards from the day you’ll cook it and take into account the time to brine the turkey (24 - 48 hrs.).

Make sure to get everything out of the chest cavity (bag of neck/gizzards) and off the bird (plastic or metal clip holding the drumsticks). Rinse the bird thoroughly inside and out and pat it dry with paper towels or clean cloth towels once it's thawed.

*Our turkeys are fresh, never frozen.

THAW TIME IN FRIDGE PER POUND

BRINE YOUR TURKEY

Brining the bird is an important step as this will make it more flavorful and moist. Brine kits are available at BriarPatch, or maybe you have your favorite go-to combo. You can set the bird up in a cooler with ice to make sure you can keep it at a safe temperature.

Cooking times will vary because each oven is different, so start to check for doneness when there’s about an hour left. Once the turkey gets to 145º, the thermometer temperature will rise quickly and it’ll get done more quickly.

THAW TIME IN WATER PER POUND

6

HOURS

30 MINUTES

USE A COOKING THERMOMETER

Get a reliable cooking thermometer and practice where you’re going to stick the thermometer to check for doneness – into the inner thigh and not touching the bone - before you put the bird in the oven to cook. Thoroughly clean the thermometer before using it again.

cook at

THIGH

THIGH

Reach 150-155º

Reach 165-170º

325° Cook at 325º F

Heritage/Heirloom Turkey

COOKING TIME BY WEIGHT

3 - 3.5 HRS

PER 10 POUNDS

Add a half hour per ten lbs. if turkey is stuffed.

Free Range Organic Turkey

ONCE THE TURKEY’S OUT

OF THE OVEN

Also figure in at least a halfhour to tent the turkey in foil so the meat can rest and the juices can redistribute.

You’ve invested a lot of time in getting this far, let the meat rest for optimum juiciness before carving.

y e k r u T k l a T ’s t e L O

ur fresh, not previously frozen, Thanksgiving turkeys are available for sale starting on Saturday, November 21.

We are offering four different types, all California raised, nonGMO verified, superior quality: • Mary’s all natural, non-GMO verified • Diestel Organic, non-GMO verified

Organic and Non-GMO options for your Thanksgiving feast!

• Diestel Organic Heirloom, non-GMO verified • Mary’s Heritage, non-GMO verified We will have plenty on hand, no need to reserve. The turkeys range in size from petite "just under 10 pounds" up to the high 20s. We recommend 1 ½ 2 pounds per person, minimum, plus more for leftovers.

MARY’S FREE-RANGE From Sanger, Ca (near Fresno) 240 miles away

Natural Non-GMO Turkey Weight Range Available: 9–24 pounds, Free Range, No Preservatives, Vegetarian Diet, No Antibiotics, No Added Hormones, Certified GMO Free, Gluten-Free, *

We also feature an assortment of uncured, non-GMO, holiday hams and delicious lamb in addition to our wide variety of fresh meat and seafood offerings, as well as plenty of plant-based options.

We have organic spices and brine kits, turkey pans, poultry rubs, roasting instructions and all the fixin’s for your holiday feast!

DIESTEL TURKEY RANCH From Sonora, Ca (Sierra Foothills) 124 miles away

Natural Non-GMO Turkey Weight Range Available: 9–24 pounds, Free Range, No Preservatives, Certified Organic Vegetarian Diet, No Antibiotics, No Added Hormones, Certified GMO-free, Gluten-free,*

Heritage Non-GMO Turkey

Organic American Heirloom

Weight Range Available: 9–20 pounds, Free Range, No Preservatives, Vegetarian Diet, No Antibiotics, No Added Hormones, Certified GMO Free, Gluten Free, Narragansett Breed: Oldest United States Turkey Variety, More “Wild” (they can fly, breed naturally, and mature slowly), More thigh (dark) and less breast (white) meat, rich flavor, firm texture, COOK STUFFING SEPARATELY, **

Weight Range Available: 10–24 pounds; Free Range; No Preservatives; Certified Organic Vegetarian Diet, No Antibiotics; No Added Hormones; Certified Non-GMO, Gluten-free; Bred From Rare, ‘Old Fashioned’ Breeds of Turkeys: Auburn, Black, & American Bronze Heirloom, Matures Slowly, Broad Breasted, More White Meat, Less Fat, Full Flavor, * * More info at the meat counter. ** Cooking instructions at the meat counter.

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