Fresh Whole Thanksgiving Turkey, Free-Range & Non-GMO Project Verified
$67.00Fresh Whole Turkey, Free-Range & Non-GMO Project Verified
This is the turkey you've been looking for. A fresh, never-frozen whole bird sourced from Bowman & Landes, a fourth-generation family farm in New Carlisle, Ohio. Free-range. Veggie-fed. Antibiotic-free. Non-GMO Project Verified. No shortcuts, no frozen middleman. Just a real bird from a real farm, handled by people who actually know what they're doing.
Turchetti's is a USDA-certified salami and deli meat producer based in Indianapolis, founded by a chef, butcher, and salumi maker with nearly a decade of production experience. We source and handle every product with the same standards we apply to our own cured meats. These turkeys come directly to our facility from Bowman & Landes, fresh every season. When you add our brine service, your bird goes home fully submerged in the same brine recipe we've used on our house-made turkey deli meat for 10 years. It's not a kit. It's a proven recipe that makes a genuinely great bird.
Why You'll Love It:
- Fresh, never frozen, sourced from a fourth-generation Ohio family farm
- Free-range, veggie-fed, antibiotic-free, Non-GMO Project Verified
- Available fresh, or brined and ready to cook
- Brined for 48 hours and delivered in a sealed 5-gallon bucket
- Cooking instructions included with every brined order
- Presale only, limited quantity available each year
The centerpiece of your Thanksgiving table. The brined bird is juicy, seasoned all the way through, and about as easy to cook as it gets.
Product Details:
Fresh whole turkey. Free-range. Veggie-fed. Antibiotic-free. Non-GMO Project Verified. Sourced from Bowman & Landes, New Carlisle, Ohio. Produced and distributed by Turchetti's Meats, Indianapolis, Indiana. Keep refrigerated. Never frozen.
Brine Ingredients: Water, Salt, Bay Leaf, Thyme, Garlic Powder, Black Peppercorn, Turbinado Sugar, Oregano, Lemon Juice.
Available in 10-12 lb, 13-14 lb, 15-16 lb, 17-18 lb, and 19-20 lb.
Brine service available: bird delivered submerged in signature brine in a sealed 5-gallon bucket with cooking instructions included.
Turkey FAQ
Everything you need to know.
How big of a turkey do I need?
Plan on 1 to 1.5 lb per person. Want leftovers? Size up.
- 10-12 lb: 8 to 10 people
- 13-14 lb: 10 to 12 people
- 15-16 lb: 12 to 14 people
- 17-18 lb: 13 to 16 people
- 19-20 lb: 15 to 18 people
Should I add the brine?
Yes. We brine your bird for 48 hours in the same recipe we've used on our house turkey for 10 years. It comes out juicy and seasoned all the way through, and all you have to do is cook it.
Pick "Yes!" under brine when you order.
What comes with a brined turkey?
Your bird comes in a sealed, food-safe 5-gallon bucket with an easy peel-off lid, plus cooking instructions. The bucket is yours to keep.
Is it fresh or frozen? How long does it keep?
Fresh, never frozen. Keep it in the fridge at 40°F or below and it's good for up to 10 days.
Where do your turkeys come from?
Bowman & Landes, a fourth-generation family farm in New Carlisle, Ohio. Free-range, vegetarian fed, no antibiotics and Non-GMO Project Verified.
When and where do I pick up?
Turchetti's, 1801 S East St, Indianapolis
Mon Nov 23: 11am to 6pm
Tue Nov 24: 11am to 6pm
Wed Nov 25: 10am to 2pm
Come to the garage door with your order number.
Broad Ripple Farmers Market
Sat Nov 21, 9am to noon, inside Broad Ripple Middle School, 1115 Broad Ripple Ave.
When do I need to order by?
November 14. Turkeys are presale only and we bring in a limited number each year, so don't wait.
Can someone else pick it up?
Yes. Just send them with your order number. Need an earlier pickup? Email us and we'll work it out.
Do I rinse a brined turkey?
No. Pull it out of the bucket, pat it dry and cook. It's already seasoned, so go easy on the salt.
How do I cook it?
The one rule: pull it at 155°F in the thickest part of the thigh, then let it rest 20 to 30 minutes. It climbs to 165°F on its own.
Read the cooking guideWhat do I do with the brine?
Pour it out and keep it away from pets. Don't reuse it.
What else should I grab for the table?
Turkey takes hours. Put out a salami board while it roasts. Our snack trays and whole salami are ready to slice and serve.
Shop snack traysBuild a box, save up to 20%