You know, that’s a really good point about “the taste and texture” being different. It bears repeating. Lots of people interested in local, humane, heritage, whatever food, are buying (shall we call them) non-...

of a Butterball lunch meat, but I’m afraid that may come across as unflattering. In truth, the sandwich might not be for everyone, but I loved it—gobbled down the whole thing in minutes. Made me think of the...

) flavored with herbes de provence, with butterball potatoes, and leeks. She said it was the best chicken she has ever had, and I am with her on that. It was amazing, so well seasoned! It tasted very homemade/French country. We...

Swanson broth nonetheless.... yuck!!!! Oh, and Butterball turkeys. I wonder what these chefs truly think about that.

an $8 supermarket whole turkey, and hacking it apart myself, but I’ve heard bad things about the water-injected, hormone heavy Butterballs they tend to carry. Would the separate, pre-butchered breasts and things be any...

portion of roasted white meat chicken. The chicken was moist to the point of being wet – I wondered if it has been injected with water, like a Butterball turkey! I was hoping for a crispy skin to nibble on, but what I got...

Hi, I’ll be having Thanksgiving dinner at my sister’s place in Chesapeake this year, and I’d like to make a preemptive strike against the usual Butterball. Does anyone know a good place in the area to get local,...

fellow Chowhounds are buying for Turkey Day. Heritage? Free Range? Organic? or is the Butterball okay? Please share your opinions/thoughts.

I’ve been researching ducks of late to send ducklings to my sister for her pond. Had never heard of Gressinghams. Googling found that they are bred, raised, etc. by one company in England. I imagine that this is a...

Call 1.800.BUTTERBALL, tell them what you told us, and ask if the turkey can be saved or if you have to throw it out. I don’t know how the turkey can reach the internal temp it needs to at that rate. 1-888-Tell Fox will...

it gels back up. I’ve never had this happen with other turkey bones I(butterball, store brand fresh killed, etc.) in my 10 years of making stock every year. The stock the past 2 years has also tasted better. Does anyone know...

Can’t speak to the food, but my boss went with her 6’5" hubby and he was miserable- chairs really didn’t accomodate him at all well. And he’s no butterball...

? A Diestel? A fancy heritage bird? A Butterball? What type have you had the best luck with in the past? Which brands stay nice and juicy, and which dry out? Do the expensive turkeys taste any better than the cheap ones? Are any...

Where to bring mom??? I have reservations for both and can’t seem to decide.

or any of our meats. Butterball the turkey people have a website and can give you advice and information.Think they even have a toll free number you can call for help. Yes you can use Stove Top stuffing.The package should tell you...