A smoked whole turkey is the ultimate centerpiece for holiday feasts and special gatherings. The rich, smoky flavor takes turkey from bland to beautiful. While smoking your own turkey is an option, buying a pre-smoked whole turkey saves you time and effort. I’ve rounded up the very best places to purchase a ready-to-eat smoked turkey.
Grocery Store Chains
Around Thanksgiving and Christmas, many grocery chains carry smoked whole turkeys:
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Costco – Costco usually stocks the popular Kirkland Signature Smoked Turkey Breast and Whole Smoked Turkeys. The prices are budget-friendly
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Trader Joe’s – Frozen fully cooked smoked turkey breasts can be found seasonally at Trader Joe’s.
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Publix – Look for boneless smoked turkey breasts and whole smoked turkeys under their Publix and GreenWise brands.
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Wegmans – This upscale grocer sells smoked turkey breast, legs, and whole smoked turkeys during the holidays.
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Metro Market – For Midwest shoppers Metro Market provides smoked turkey options for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Online Mail Order Companies
If your local stores don’t carry smoked turkey, order online from specialty food sellers that ship nationwide:
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D’Artagnan – This company sells free-range smoked organic turkeys and turkey breasts. They are smoked over fruitwood for premium flavor.
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Harry & David – Around the holidays, Harry & David offers mail order smoked turkeys like their popular Pacific Northwest Turkey.
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Double R Ranch – Try their highly-rated hickory smoked Cajun turkey breast or whole smoked turkey shipped frozen.
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Nueske’s – The legendary applewood smoked meats from Nueske’s include smoked turkey breast available online.
Direct from Smokehouses
For highest quality, you can buy smoked turkeys shipped directly from smokehouses and meat companies. Reputable smokehouses include:
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Wright Brand Bacon – This Arkansas smokehouse offers hickory and applewood smoked turkeys for nationwide shipping.
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Burger’s Smokehouse – A Missouri smokehouse crafting smoked turkeys for over 60 years. They ship bone-in and boneless turkey breast.
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Southside Market – With origins back to 1882, this acclaimed Texas smokehouse ships their award-winning smoked turkeys.
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Pueblo Lindo – Based in California, they smoke turkeys in mesquite and other premium hardwoods.
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Virgil’s Texas BBQ – Try turkeys smoked over authentic Texas post oak wood at this renowned online butcher shop.
Specialty Markets
Check specialty food stores for unique smoked turkey offerings. Upscale markets like Whole Foods, natural food co-ops, and gourmet retailers often sell smaller farm-raised smoked turkeys. The price is higher but so is the quality.
Meat Markets and Butcher Shops
Full-service local butcher shops are another excellent source for finding fresh smoked whole turkeys. Many butchers stock smoked turkey breasts and whole birds, sometimes smoked in-house. Ask your butcher if they can special order a smoked turkey.
Farm Stands and Amish Markets
Farm stands and Amish markets in rural areas also commonly sell smoked turkeys, especially before Thanksgiving and Christmas. These turkeys are often locally raised and smoked. Support small farms while getting delicious smoked turkey.
What to Look for When Buying
Keep these tips in mind when selecting your smoked turkey:
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Choose the right size – Estimate 1 pound per person, so a 10 lb turkey feeds 10.
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Understand prep needed – Most are ready to heat and eat but read instructions closely.
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Check the wood type – Apple, hickory, mesquite, pecan, etc. impart different flavors.
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Consider whole vs. boneless – Whole is prettier presentation, carved is easier.
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Check antibiotic use – Opt for antibiotic-free, organic, free-range if this matters.
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Read the label – Watch for added broths, binders, and excessive sodium.
How Much Does Smoked Turkey Cost?
Expect to pay in the range of:
- Small 5-8 lb turkey: $40-$60
- 10-15 lb turkey: $60-$100
- Turkey breast: $50-$90
- Turkey legs: $25-$40 for 4 legs
- Sliced turkey breast: $7-$11 per pound
Organic and premium smokehouse turkeys fall on the higher end while basic smoked turkeys are budget-friendly. Shop holiday sales for the best deals.
Enjoy Hassle-Free Holiday Meals
With so many excellent places to buy ready-made smoked whole turkey, you can skip the work and simply reheat for incredible flavor. Use this guide to find the perfect smoked turkey to serve as the centerpiece of your next Thanksgiving, Christmas, or family feast.
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.
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.
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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. The pink color of the meat comes from smoking and curing and is not a sign of undercooked meat.
Does Aldi have whole smoked turkeys?
Butterball Smoked Whole Turkey | ALDI US. We’re far more than just a grocery store.
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 |
Where can I buy a smoked turkey?
Here are some top online sources: Burgers’ Smokehouse: This 100-year-old smokehouse offers hickory smoked whole turkeys from 10-24 lbs. Their smoked turkeys are uncured with no preservatives or injections. Harry & David: Famed for gift baskets, Harry & David sells fully cooked smoked turkey breasts in a variety of wood smoked flavors.
Where can I buy a smoked turkey breast?
Butterball Fully Cooked Smoked Turkey: This trusted brand offers pre-smoked whole turkeys from 10-24 lbs along with smoked boneless turkey breasts. The no thaw needed turkeys are smoked over hardwood and hickory. Eckrich Smoked Turkey: Look for Eckrich whole smoked turkeys and turkey breasts at Kroger, Publix, Safeway, and more.
Where can I buy hickory smoked turkey?
Check out Burgers’ Smokehouse for our hickory-smoked turkeys that are cured, aged, and slow smoked over real hickory wood. Buy now for free shipping!
Where can I buy smoked turkey deli meat?
Boar’s Head Smoked Turkey: This premium deli brand sells high-quality smoked turkey deli meat along with bone-in smoked turkey legs and breasts at major grocery chains. Products are minimally processed without artificial ingredients.
Can you buy frozen smoked turkey?
You’re unlikely to find fresh, never-frozen smoked turkey at supermarkets or online. The smoking process used by major brands involves freezing. However frozen smoked turkey retains the same great flavor and texture after thawing. To find truly fresh smoked turkey, you’d need to visit a local smokehouse or specialty meat shop.
How much does a smoked turkey cost?
Smoked whole turkeys range from $2-7 per pound depending on size, quality, smokehouse brand and other factors. Here are some average price ranges: Organic and free-range turkeys from premium smokehouses and butcher shops are on the higher end while basic no-frills smoked turkeys are very affordable.