Why are Butterball turkeys so good?

With more than half of holiday cooks stuffing their turkey, Butterball turkeys have a natural leg tuck using the skin to hold the legs in place and make it easier to stuff. There are no plastic or metal locks in a Butterball turkey ensuring you won't have to worry about a hot metal clip when you remove your stuffing.

Why is Butterball turkey the best?

Butterball is known for its pre-basted turkeys. The frozen Butterball turkeys have an eight percent solution of water, salt, spices and "natural flavors," while the turkeys it sells as fresh (which, by law, mean they've never been chilled below 26 degrees Fahrenheit) only contain four percent of that solution.

What are Butterball turkeys injected with?

In fact, there is no actual butter in or on a Butterball turkey. The fresh turkeys are injected with a basting solution made of salt water and “common household spices,” one brand representative told me.

Is Butterball a good turkey for Thanksgiving?

​Tender and juicy, Butterball Fresh Whole Turkeys are all natural*, never frozen, gluten free, and raised without hormones on American farms, giving you the highest quality turkey for your holiday meal. *all natural means minimally processed and no artificial ingredients.

What brand of turkey is best?

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Are Butterball turkeys better than others?

Butterball turkeys are of the highest quality product and will be sure to impress your guests. Here's why Butterball is the right (and only!) choice this holiday season: Butterball turkeys are always tender and juicy because we take the extra step of individually pre-brining them based on size.

Are Butterball turkeys injected with salt?

3. You don't realize that many turkeys are pre-brined. That frozen Butterball "Contains up to 8% of a solution of Water, Salt, Spices, and Natural Flavor." That means Butterball did the brining already in order to extend the shelf life of the turkey.

Does China own Butterball?

Seaboard Corporation bought Smithfield's stake in Butterball in 2010. The company sells over one billion pounds of turkey a year. Though the Butterball brand has been formally recognized since 1940, Butterball LLC was formed in 2006. In Canada, the rights to Butterball are owned by Exceldor Foods Ltd.

How are Butterball turkeys raised?

They are raised in barns with ammonia-filled air, and debeaked (without pain relievers) to avoid injuring each other in the overcrowded conditions.

Should you baste a Butterball turkey?

After testing countless turkeys Butterball has concluded that you really don't need to baste your turkey to make it moist. Opening and closing the oven door can let out heat if you're not fast and Butterball suggests it's not worth tying yourself to the oven. This, of course, is also about preference and tradition.

Why is it called Butterball turkey?

A: Many people think Butterball turkeys have butter in them, but they don't. Basically the name came about because of their plump size and golden color. We're proud of the Butterball name.

Does Butterball turkey contain MSG?

Do Butterball products have MSG? Butterball, LLC does not add MSG to any of its products. According to USDA regulations, MSG must be listed in the ingredient statement if it is add to food products.

Does Butterball turkey have additives?

Butterball's All Natural* products have no added hormones or steroids, no nitrates or nitrites added and no artificial ingredients. All turkeys are raised hormone- and steroid-free in accordance with USDA requirements. *All Natural means minimally processed; no artificial ingredients.

Where do Butterball turkeys come from?

We are the first nationally certified American Humane turkey producer. The largest turkey processing facility in the world is Butterball's 675,000 square foot Mount Olive, NC facility, located 64 miles outside of Raleigh, processing 17 million turkeys each year.

What is the difference between Butterball fresh and premium turkey?

The National Turkey Federation says, “There is no quality difference between a fresh and frozen turkey.” We can only assume they're also referring to “refrigerated” turkeys. … When choosing your turkey, also keep in mind that frozen turkeys take a long time to thaw — one day for every five pounds.

Is it better to buy a fresh or frozen turkey?

Fresh turkeys will hold their moisture better than frozen turkeys, bringing out a meaty texture with deeper natural flavors. It is best to preorder a fresh turkey with your local butcher and arrange to pick it up a few days before the holiday.

Does Butterball treat their turkeys humanely?

In 2014, all Butterball turkeys became American Humane Certified™ through the American Humane Association as part of the company's corporate citizenship platform.

Do Butterball turkeys have hormones and antibiotics?

All Butterball turkeys are raised hormone- and steroid-free in accordance with USDA requirements. To maintain the health of our turkeys, we will administer antibiotics only as needed, under licensed veterinarian's guidance, to ensure they live healthy lives, free of illness.

Are Butterball turkeys organic?

Farm to Family fresh turkeys are certified organic with no antibiotics ever, are all natural with no artificial ingredients and no hormones or steroids.

Who is the largest turkey producer?

The United States is the world's largest turkey producer and largest exporter of turkey products.

Where do Butterball turkeys come from in Canada?

—Quebec-based food company Exceldor Cooperative has agreed to acquire Parrish & Heimbecker, Ltd., (P&H Foods) which makes the iconic Butterball branded foods. P&H's main turkey processing plant located in Hanover, Ont., and a joint venture interest in Golden Valley Farms processing plant located in Arthur, Ont.

Are all Butterball turkeys pre-brined?

"If you want to you can, but you don't have to," says Miller. "Most turkeys are already brined. Butterball turkeys have a solution in them that really helps to keep them moist and juicy and tender. If you're going to brine it, we do suggest that you cut down on the salt.”

Do Butterball turkeys have giblets?

Some folks discard while others consider them a special treat at Thanksgiving. And some may even forget they come inside the turkey, but not to worry because Butterball turkeys come with an oven proof giblet bag so if you cook them inside the turkey, it's no problem!

Will brining a Butterball make it too salty?

If you've purchased a Butterball or another pre-brined bird, there's no need to brine it. That said, the step won't do any harm, as long as you cut back on the amount of salt that you use.