Blog posts tagged 'Thanksgiving':
Helping Feed Families in Need
November 30th, 2021 by McKenna Moe • Read 2,830 times • 1 min read
With nearly 42 million people (1 in 8), including 13 million children (1 in 6), expected to experience food insecurity this year, we recognize that getting people healthy food where it’s needed most is more important than ever. That’s why this holiday season, we’re honored to have helped our community with one of the biggest meals of the year — Thanksgiving. We kicked it off a little early by donating more than 2,000 free-range turkeys to...
How to Deep-Fry a Pasture-Raised Turkey
November 11th, 2019 by Kaleigh Jurgensmeyer • Read 10,093 times • 2 min read
Successfully deep-frying a turkey automatically puts you into Thanksgiving-hero status. What’s not to love about a juicy, tender inside and super crispy outside? Deep-frying can be risky business, though, so we created a step-by-step guide to ensure your bird-cooking is executed successfully (explosion and injury-free). Here’s what you’ll need: Paper towels Long sleeves Grilling gloves Goggles Turkey fry basket...
How to Cook a Pasture-Raised Thanksgiving Turkey
November 4th, 2019 by Kaleigh Jurgensmeyer • Read 16,391 times • 1 min read
Turkey is the true superstar of the day, and you want to make sure it really shines. While we love our mashed potatoes and stuffing, a juicy, flavorful turkey with beautifully browned skin and tender meat is truly what makes Thanksgiving the most delicious day of the year. Follow these 5 steps to ensure you cook an unbelievable pasture-raised turkey that gets all the attention it deserves! STEP 1: THAW. Thaw your turkey properly. Make sure...
How to Thaw a Turkey In One Day
November 20th, 2018 by Amy Beth Nolte • Read 15,469 times • less than one min read
In case you find yourself in the predicament I was in of needing to thaw a 20-pound frozen turkey in 10 hours or less, we've got your covered. In your moment of panic, just remember to not heat your turkey to defrost it (counter-thawing and hot water = bad idea). It's actually quite easy. Place your turkey in a large bucket and fill with COLD water. Change the water every 30 minutes (dump and refill). My hack for this year? I...
Thanksgiving Turkey - 4 Ways
October 24th, 2018 by Jack Beighle • Read 6,427 times • 1 min read
Greg Gunthorp, a fourth generation farmer, has been raising turkeys on open pasture for over 20 years, and after visiting Greg’s farm in Lagrange, Indiana, we knew we had found something special. For the second consecutive Thanksgiving, we are proud to be partnering with Gunthorp Farms to bring you the best-tasting, pasture-raised turkeys. After last year's success and rave customer reviews, we knew we'd be back for more. Gunthorp Farms'...
Tips for Preparing the Perfect Turkey
October 16th, 2017 by Joe Heitzeberg • Read 6,614 times • less than one min read
We talked to Chef Daniel Orr, chef-owner of FARMbloomington Restaurant in Bloomington, Indiana and co-host of Earth Eats, for tips on cooking a delicious turkey at home this Thanksgiving. Below are his sage pointers. Photo credit: Farmbloomington Restaurant Brining is Key! Brining consists of soaking the turkey in liquid, sugar, and salt. The turkey then absorbs the moisture, making is less likely to get overly dry. There are no set...
Happy turkeys for a happy Thanksgiving
October 11th, 2017 by Joe Heitzeberg • Read 15,742 times • 2 min read
UPDATE: Our Turkey Sale is live! Get yours now! Limited supply and limited time offer! On Sunday, October 15th at 8:00am PST, our Thanksgiving Presale of pasture-raised turkeys from Gunthorp Farms goes live! We expect to run out of turkeys quickly, so you'll want to claim yours before they're all gobbled up (sorry, couldn't resist). The turkeys will ship to your door in time for Thanksgiving. Each year, Greg and Lei Gunthorp raise...