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Choosing the right turkey for your meal can be a confusing task if you're not sure what to look for. Whether you're preparing a feast for Thanksgiving or Christmas, or celebrating with your family there are many factors to consider. For tips on how to pick the right turkey for your meal, check out the links on this page.
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- Turkeys are traditionally served at holiday dinners like Thanksgiving and Christmas
- Over 400 million turkeys are consumed in North America alone each yearGreen Living: Give Thanks to this Turkey
- Fresh, free range turkeys are becoming more popularGreen Living: Give Thanks to this Turkey
- A male turkey is a tom, while a female turkey is a henUniversity of Illinois: Turkey Facts
- A fryer is a sixteen week old turkeyUniversity of Illinois: Turkey Facts
- Roasters are around five-seven months of ageUniversity of Illinois: Turkey Facts
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Let's Talk Turkey
When planning your meal, you'll need to take into consideration how many guests you're planning to serve. The average serving size of turkey per person is about .75 pounds.Sound Money Tips: Tips on Buying a Thanksgiving TurkeyAs you're choosing a turkey, it makes no difference whether or not you choose a hen or a tom. While tom turkeys tend to be slightly larger, there taste and tenderness is primarily based not on their sex, but their age.USDA: Turkey Fact Sheets: From Farm to Table
Be sure you leave enough time to thaw your turkey if you've chosen a frozen bird. To thaw properly, you'll need to allow about one day for every five pounds of turkey.USDA: Turkey Fact Sheets: From Farm to Table
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USDA.gov: Food Safety of Turkey
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RealSimple.com: Choose the Right Thanksgiving Turkey
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SoundMoneyTips: Tips on Buying a Thanksgiving Turkey
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The Green Guide: Looking For a Real Turkey?
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Green Living Online: Give Thanks to This Turkey (November 19, 2007
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Evite: Thanksgiving Turkey Labels
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LocalHarvest: Contact Your Local Farmer
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Heritage Foods USA: Heritage Turkeys
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USDA.gov: Food Safety of Turkey
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RT @AlaskaMoose: The politicians hold elections in November because that is the best time for picking out a turkey.
@Aaron_Lindstrom | July 08, 2009 03:02 PM -
The politicians hold elections in November because that is the best time for picking out a turkey.
@AlaskaMoose | July 08, 2009 03:01 PM -
Found a turkey fryer on craigslist for use in beverage making. And is excited about picking it up tonight.
@philmondy | July 08, 2009 01:56 PM -
couldnt sleap. The turkey still in my system. Going out for a two hour ride. Later picking up the children. eat your pie before you die, so
@brouage | July 05, 2009 06:03 AM -
I'm picking up a smoker after work today. I can't wait! (via @burgerbaroness) {The stuff a turkey in... not the stink up your car kind?}
@mandle | July 01, 2009 07:57 PM
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