With the holidays coming up, you may be wondering where you can find a delicious turkey roast to serve as the centerpiece of your festive meal. While you can always cook a whole turkey, a premade roast offers convenience without sacrificing flavor and juiciness when you pick the right one. In this guide I’ll recommend the best places to buy quality turkey roasts for your celebration and share tips for selecting the perfect roast for your needs.
Understanding Turkey Roasts
Turkey roasts provide an easy cooking alternative to a full bird. They come in a few different forms
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Bone-in or boneless – Bone-in roasts have more flavor but boneless are easier to carve.
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White meat dark meat or combo – Choose based on preference or opt for a mix of both.
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Raw or precooked – Raw roasts require roasting while precooked just need reheating.
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Fresh or frozen – Fresh roasts must be cooked within a few days while frozen keep longer.
For the juiciest texture, look for enhanced turkey roasts injected with a salt solution. Roasts range from 3-10+ pounds to feed any gathering.
Where to Buy Turkey Roasts
You have several excellent options when shopping for turkey roasts:
Grocery Stores
Check the poultry section at major chains like Safeway, Kroger, Publix, etc. Look for store brands and name brands like Butterball.
Warehouse Clubs
Bulk shopping stores like Costco, Sam’s Club and BJ’s sell large turkey roasts perfect for big parties. Their private label brands offer quality.
Butcher Shops
Local butchers can custom cut fresh boneless or bone-in turkey roasts to your desired size. It’s helpful for specialty diets.
Specialty Markets
Natural grocers like Whole Foods and Sprouts have antibiotic-free, organic turkey roasts in the freezer case.
Online Mail Order
Order fresh or frozen turkey roasts from online retailers like FreshDirect and D’Artagnan and get home delivery.
Choosing the Best Turkey Roast
Keep these factors in mind when picking out a turkey roast:
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Weight – Estimate 1/2 to 3/4 lb per person. A 10+ lb roast feeds a crowd.
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Enhanced or Not – Enhanced roasts have a salt solution added to boost juiciness.
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Antibiotic-Free – Seek organic, natural roasts to avoid antibiotics.
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Bone-in or Out – Bone-in retains moisture better but boneless carves easier.
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White or Dark Meat – Pick by preference or choose a combo roast.
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Fresh or Frozen – Fresh tastes best but frozen offers more convenience.
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Prepared or Raw – Precooked just needs reheating while raw needs full roasting.
Top Turkey Roasts to Buy
Here are some of the best premade turkey roasts for incredible flavor:
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Butterball Frozen Boneless Roast – This popular enhanced white and dark meat roast just needs thawing and heating.
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Trader Joe’s Brined Young Turkey Roast – Trader Joe’s raved-about frozen brined roast always impresses.
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Safeway Signature Cafe Bone-In Roast – Safeway’s store brand roast has juicy white meat and crispy skin.
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Whole Foods Market Organic Boneless – For organic, Whole Foods’ antibiotic-free roast works nicely.
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FreshDirect All Natural Roast – Get a roast shipped fresh when you order online from FreshDirect.
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Diestel Family Ranch Organic – This premium antibiotic-free roast from Diestel has incredible rich flavor.
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Plainville Farms Fresh Bone-In – Northeast favorite Plainville Farms makes amazing fresh brined roasts.
Cooking and Serving Your Roast
Roasting is ideal for turkey roasts. Most raw roasts take 2-3 hours at 325°F then rest before slicing. Precooked versions just need 30-60 minutes to reheat. Slice and serve your carved roast with favorite sides!
With so many stellar options, you can easily find a delicious turkey roast for your holiday table or special event. Follow this guide to pick out a moist, flavorful roast everyone will love.
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FAQ
Is there a turkey roast?
Our uncooked boneless Turkey Roast contains both turkey breast meat and turkey thigh meat and is full of flavor. There are no added ingredients. Simply season to your liking and roast in your oven for a fuss free holiday meal. The end result is a tender, moist and very flavorful turkey roast.
How many people will a 5 lb turkey roast 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 |
Can I buy a whole cooked turkey?
Frozen Fully Cooked Oven Baked Whole Turkey. Butterball fully cooked whole turkey is always juicy, tender and full of oven-roasted flavor. This baked whole turkey requires no brining or seasoning and less time in the oven than uncooked whole turkeys.
Do supermarkets sell cooked turkey?
Delicious served hot or cold, this succulent cooked turkey is perfect for Christmas lunch or for feeding a crowd. Product legal description: Cooked and roasted formed turkey breast topped with stuffing and bacon.