• Butterball is a popular brand of turkey that is sold in the United States.

• Fast Facts

  1. Butterball Turkey Helpline: 1-800-BUTTERBALL (1-800-288-8372)
  2. Top selling brand of turkey in the United States for 40 yearsMSNBC: Turkey Farmers Build A Better Bird (November 22, 2006)
  3. Most commonly used spice on Butterballs in the South: SageNaples News: Make Your Turkey Talk With A Regional Accent (October 28, 2008)
  4. Most common spice everywhere else: Garlic

• Butterball Company Timeline

  • June 1940: Trademark given to Ada Walker
  • February 1951: Sold to Leo Peters for Swift and Co.
  • June 1987: Swift and Co. acquired by ConAgra
  • October 2006: ConAgra sells Butterball to Carolina Turkeys, renamed as Butterball LLC
  • November 2008: Butterball LLC sells Longmont portion of business to Sigma Alimentos Times Call: Butterball's Longmont brand sold to Mexican company November 5, 2008)

• But Where's the Butter?

  When Leo Peters sold Butterball name to Swift and Co, he retained his rights to use the name. The name is still used today in his primary business, Butterball Farms where the main item sold is butter.Official Site: Butterball Farms

• Butterball Tips and Tricks

  • Thaw your turkey in the refrigerator before you'll need it
  • Don't forget to take out the giblets! Save them for the gravy
  • Never over-stuff the turkey
  • Use an oven-safe thermometer
  • After the turkey is cooked, let it stand for 15-20 minutes for ease of carving

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