While fresh turkeys offer a delicious way to support a local farmer (and provide a sigh of relief for last-minute shoppers), many Americans opt to buy frozen turkeys.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends using a fresh turkey from the supermarket by the best-by or use-by date on the label; and, if there isn’t a best-by date, within one to two days of ...

Meanwhile, a turkey with the “fresh” label “has never been chilled below 26 degrees Fahrenheit.” The main difference between the two turkeys is when you buy them.

Though 2023 was a good year for buying turkey (prices were down 22 percent compared to 2022), it's typically still more budget-friendly to buy a frozen turkey rather than a fresh one.

Farm fresh local free-range turkey on sale at Rob Rattray butcher shop in Aberystwyth, Wales, U.K. Keith Morris/Alamy It's definitely worth strategizing when to buy a fresh turkey, especially ...

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A Thanksgiving turkey is a big purchase—or at least, it’s a big bird with big dreams riding on it. Even if you know how much turkey to buy (two pounds per guest to ensure leftovers, and/or two ...

Turkeys are priced at $8.50 per pound and vary in size between 15 to 30 pounds. The shop receives the birds fresh on Monday evening. Customers can schedule pickup between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on ...

Pros of fresh turkey. It doesn’t require thawing, so you can buy it on the day of your feast. It’s easier to control the moisture content so you get a crisp-skinned, juicy turkey. Cons of ...