Turkey talk: From the grocery store to the table
No matter where you shop, grocery stores are going whole hog with turkey sales. You'll find frozen, grade-A turkeys as low as 27cents and 29 cents a pound.
It's fascinating pricing, considering the fact that the wholesale price is closer to 80 cents a pound.
Why the big difference?
Grocery stores are using cheap turkeys to get you in the door to buy everything else. But read the ads very carefully, because to get the really cheap prices, you have to buy a pretty big turkey, as in 16 pounds or larger.
Smaller than that, and the price jumps up. Prices for smaller turkeys can run 10 to 20 cents, or higher per pound.
To get the great deals, you also have to spend a minimum of $25, not counting the turkey.
Competition is strong this year, in part because the overall cost of that Thanksgiving dinner is down.
According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, on average a traditional meal for 10 will cost $42.91 for the turkey and all the trimmings this year, compared to $44.61 in 2008.
But not everything on the list is cheaper
Lower prices for frozen turkeys, white potatoes and milk are offset by higher prices this year for bread stuffing mix, pumpkin pie mix, pie shells and sweet potatoes.
But if a store can attract you with the sales, they stand a good chance of boosting their bottom line when you load up once you're in the door.
For More Information:
Turkey Hotlines
Easy Cook Video: Roasting the Perfect Turkey
How To Cook a Quick and Easy Perfect Turkey
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Video Tutorial: Prepping and Roasting a Turkey
It's fascinating pricing, considering the fact that the wholesale price is closer to 80 cents a pound.
Why the big difference?
Grocery stores are using cheap turkeys to get you in the door to buy everything else. But read the ads very carefully, because to get the really cheap prices, you have to buy a pretty big turkey, as in 16 pounds or larger.
Smaller than that, and the price jumps up. Prices for smaller turkeys can run 10 to 20 cents, or higher per pound.
To get the great deals, you also have to spend a minimum of $25, not counting the turkey.
Competition is strong this year, in part because the overall cost of that Thanksgiving dinner is down.
According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, on average a traditional meal for 10 will cost $42.91 for the turkey and all the trimmings this year, compared to $44.61 in 2008.
But not everything on the list is cheaper
Lower prices for frozen turkeys, white potatoes and milk are offset by higher prices this year for bread stuffing mix, pumpkin pie mix, pie shells and sweet potatoes.
But if a store can attract you with the sales, they stand a good chance of boosting their bottom line when you load up once you're in the door.
For More Information:
Turkey Hotlines
Easy Cook Video: Roasting the Perfect Turkey
How To Cook a Quick and Easy Perfect Turkey
How to Roast a Turkey
Video Tutorial: Prepping and Roasting a Turkey