A whole smoked turkey makes for an incredibly delicious juicy and flavorful centerpiece for holiday meals and family gatherings. The smoky aroma and taste takes ordinary turkey to the next level. But where can you buy a high-quality pre-smoked whole turkey? With many options from grocery stores to online mail order this guide will walk you through the best places to shop for a whole smoked turkey.
Why Choose a Smoked Turkey?
Smoking infuses the turkey meat with a rich, smoky wood-fired flavor that roast turkey just can’t match. The process also keeps the meat incredibly moist and tender. Buying pre-smoked saves you the effort of doing it yourself. A smoked turkey only needs gentle reheating before serving. It’s a convenient shortcut to amazing flavor.
Whole smoked turkeys are available from 10 to 20+ pounds to feed any size gathering. You can find them bone-in or boneless. Smoked turkey also makes fantastic leftovers for sandwiches, casseroles and more.
Where to Buy Whole Smoked Turkey
Grocery Store Chains
Many major supermarket chains carry whole smoked turkeys seasonally:
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Costco – Look for their Kirkland Signature Smoked Turkey Breast and Whole Smoked Turkeys. Costco’s prices are very budget-friendly
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Publix – Publix often has whole smoked turkeys under their Publix brand and premium GreenWise label Check the poultry department
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Wegmans – This upscale grocer sells bone-in and boneless smoked turkey breasts plus whole smoked turkeys for the holidays.
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Kroger – Kroger and their family of stores will stock Butterball and store brand smoked turkeys for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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Trader Joe’s – Frozen fully cooked smoked turkey breasts can be found in TJ’s holiday freezer sections.
Call your local market to check availability and stock up when you see smoked turkeys appear for holiday promotions.
Online Mail Order Companies
If you can’t find a pre-smoked turkey at your neighborhood market, order online:
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D’Artagnan – Get free-range organic smoked turkeys shipped overnight from this gourmet purveyor.
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Harry & David – The gift experts offer mail order smoked turkeys like their Pacific Northwest Turkey.
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Cracker Barrel – Order Cracker Barrel’s popular hickory-smoked whole turkeys and spiral sliced half hams online.
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Hickory Farms – This gift company has holiday smoked turkey breasts and turkey gift baskets.
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Swiss Colony – Their online shop has whole smoked turkeys as well as meat and cheese packages.
Direct from Smokehouses
For the absolute freshest smoked turkey, buy directly from renowned smokehouses. They ship nationwide:
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Southside Market – A legendary Texas smokehouse crafting award-winning smoked turkeys since 1882.
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Nueske’s – Their applewood smoked turkey breast is incredible. They also have smoked bacon and ham.
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Double R Ranch – Based in Washington, they ship smoked turkey breasts and Cajunstyle whole turkeys.
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Wright Brand Bacon – A family-owned smokehouse in Arkansas offering applewood and hickory smoked turkeys.
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Burgers’ Smokehouse – With over 60 years of smoking expertise, Burgers’ ships handcrafted smoked turkeys nationwide.
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Virgil’s – This gourmet online butcher shop has smoked turkeys in flavors like Texas post oak and Jamaican jerk.
Additional Places to Buy
More places to find whole smoked turkey:
- Butcher shops and specialty food stores
- Farmers markets from turkey farms
- Delis and meat counters at upscale markets
- Club warehouse stores like Sam’s Club and BJ’s Wholesale Club
- Restaurant chains such as Boston Market, Cracker Barrel and Famous Dave’s
Buying Considerations for Smoked Turkey
Follow this advice when purchasing a pre-smoked whole turkey:
- Allow enough thawing time for frozen turkey
- Choose the right size bird for your group
- Look for hormone and antibiotic information if desired
- Check wood smoking flavor – hickory and apple are most common
- Read labels for added broths, seasonings or binders
- Understand what preparation is needed before reheating
And be sure to call ahead to check availability if visiting a specialty store. The best smoked turkeys often sell out fast during the holidays!
Smoked Turkey Prices
A 10-15 pound whole smoked turkey costs $60-$100 on average. Larger birds run $100-$200. Boneless breast halves are $50-$90. Prices go up for premium farm-raised, organic and free-range birds. Watch for deals at club stores.
Enjoy Leftovers for Days
Leftover smoked turkey is amazing in sandwiches, soups, salads and casseroles. Get creative and you’ll look forward to eating the leftovers!
For incredible flavor with minimal effort, order a whole smoked turkey online or shop local markets for your next festive meal. It’s sure to be a big hit on your holiday table!
The Taste of The Holidays
Greenbergs have been smoking turkeys in Tyler for over 80 years. Little has changed in that time.
We prep each turkey by hand. After giving it our signature rub, we send the turkey to smoke for upwards of 16 hours.
Our Turkeys range in size from 5 to 15 pounds. We are unique in that you can order that size that you require as long as it is available. A rule of thumb for size is a third to half a pound per person for average eaters. Of course, this may vary, but we find this to be accurate in most cases.
We’ll Give You a Hand with the Leftovers
Leftovers are one of the best holiday traditions. But you can only eat so many turkey sandwiches.
Let Greenberg Smoked Turkeys give you a hand. Browse our selection of recipes perfect for leftover turkey.
AWESOME Smoked Turkey Recipe For Beginners!
FAQ
Does Butterball make a smoked turkey?
Butterball Smoked Whole Turkeys are fully cooked and ready to eat. They can be used in recipes calling for cooked turkey without prior heating.
How many people will a 10 lb smoked turkey feed?
| Number of Guests | Size Turkey Recommended |
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| 4 – 6 | 4- to 9-lb. turkey* |
| 8 – 10 | 8- to 15-lb. turkey |
| 12 – 16 | 12- to 24-lb. turkey |
| 18 – 20 | 18- to 30-lb. turkey |
Does Aldi have whole smoked turkeys?
Butterball Smoked Whole Turkey | ALDI US. We’re far more than just a grocery store.