Our first batch of turkeys is set to arrive in a couple weeks. We decided to raise Bourbon Reds, a heritage breed included in Slow Food USA's "Ark Of Taste" catalog. It is also on the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy "watch list", as there are fewer than 5,000 Bourbon Red breeding birds in the United States.
After much research, we chose the Bourbon Red breed based on hardiness, size, rate of growth, and taste. These birds have more marbling in the meat, making it easier to prepare the sometimes elusive, moist and flavorful holiday centerpiece. Take a look at this blind taste test where 70 food professionals compare heritage turkeys to the traditional “butter ball” type.
If you would like one of our pasture-raised, organic Bourbon Red turkeys on your table at Thanksgiving or Christmas 2011, please get in touch with us soon to reserve one for you. Price will be $7.15/lb with dress weight between 11 and 16 pounds. Payment is due at pick up off the farm either November 19th or 20th, 2011.
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